Driving Theory Test 2026 - Motorway Driving Test 2

Question 1 of 25

What should you do if you see a large goods vehicle (HGV) attempting to overtake another vehicle?

Select ONE answer

Flash your headlights to signal the HGV to speed up

Maintain a safe distance and be patient, as it may take longer for the HGV to overtake

Sound your horn to warn the HGV driver

Immediately change lanes to avoid the HGV

Question 2 of 25

Why should you be cautious when overtaking a long vehicle on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Long vehicles create more air turbulence, which can affect your control

Long vehicles are not allowed on motorways

They can suddenly stop without warning

Overtaking them is illegal

Question 3 of 25

What should you do if you experience a tyre blowout on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Brake hard immediately to stop quickly

Hold the steering wheel firmly, gradually slow down, and move to the hard shoulder when safe

Swerve across lanes to find a safe place to stop

Immediately turn off the engine and let the vehicle roll to a stop

Question 4 of 25

How can you recognize a motorway service area in advance?

Select ONE answer

By a red circular sign with a white border

By a blue sign with white lettering showing fuel, food, and rest facilities

By flashing amber lights on the motorway

By a green sign with a telephone symbol

Question 5 of 25

When may you use hazard warning lights on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

To warn traffic behind you that you are slowing down rapidly due to a hazard or queue ahead

Whenever you are driving below the speed limit

Only if your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder

When overtaking another vehicle in heavy rain

Question 6 of 25

What does a blue motorway sign with white lettering indicate?

Select ONE answer

A warning for upcoming roadworks

Information about services, directions, and exits

A requirement to stop immediately

Speed limit changes ahead

Question 7 of 25

Why is it important to plan your route before using a motorway?

Select ONE answer

To avoid getting lost and ensure smooth travel

Because it is illegal to use GPS on motorways

Because motorways have no exits

To avoid speed cameras

Question 8 of 25

How can high winds affect your vehicle on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

They have no effect on motorway driving

They can make steering difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles

They improve fuel efficiency

They only affect stationary vehicles

Question 9 of 25

What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches behind you on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Move into the hard shoulder immediately

Stop in the middle of the lane

Stay calm, check your mirrors, and allow the vehicle to pass safely

Increase your speed to avoid delaying it

Question 10 of 25

How does a motorway differ from a dual carriageway?

Select ONE answer

Motorways have traffic lights at every junction

Motorways generally have no right-turns and allow only certain types of vehicles

Dual carriageways are wider than motorways

Motorways have more pedestrian crossings

Question 11 of 25

When should you use dipped headlights on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Only when there are no streetlights

At all times, regardless of conditions

When visibility is poor, such as in fog, heavy rain, or at night

Only when overtaking another vehicle

Question 12 of 25

What should you do if you enter a motorway by mistake?

Select ONE answer

Continue driving until you reach the next exit

Stop immediately in the left lane

Reverse back to the entrance

Turn around using the central reservation

Question 13 of 25

What should you check before setting off on a long motorway journey?

Select ONE answer

Fuel, oil, coolant levels, tyre pressure, and lights

Only the tyre tread depth

That you have a spare set of car keys

Your horn is functioning properly

Question 14 of 25

What does the countdown marker (white lines on blue background) before an exit indicate?

Select ONE answer

Speed limit change ahead

A slip road closure

The distance remaining to the motorway exit

A service station ahead

Question 15 of 25

How can you avoid lane hogging on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

By staying in the middle lane at all times

By always using the right-hand lane for overtaking only

By using the left lane whenever possible and moving back after overtaking

By continuously switching lanes to keep traffic moving

Question 16 of 25

What is the purpose of a crawler lane on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

For emergency vehicles only

To allow slow-moving vehicles to climb a steep hill without obstructing traffic

For overtaking at high speeds

For motorcycles only

Question 17 of 25

What should you do if you see debris on the motorway?

Select ONE answer

Try to remove it yourself

Stop immediately and turn on your hazard lights

Continue driving and avoid it if possible, then report it when safe

Ignore it and continue as normal

Question 18 of 25

When can you cross solid white lines on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Whenever you need to change lanes

Only in an emergency or when directed by signs/police

When overtaking another vehicle

To enter a lane that has been closed

Question 19 of 25

What should you do if your windscreen wipers fail while driving on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Increase your speed to clear the windscreen

Stop safely at the next exit or in an emergency area

Continue driving and use a cloth to clear the screen

Turn on your hazard lights and keep driving

Question 20 of 25

How are emergency telephones marked on the motorway?

Select ONE answer

By green signs with a telephone symbol

By yellow markers/posts pointing toward the nearest phone

By red lights on the side of the road

By blue signs only found at service stations

Question 21 of 25

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Stop in the middle lane and leave the vehicle

Drive to the nearest exit before stopping

Pull over to the hard shoulder or emergency area, get everyone out, and call for help

Try to put out the fire yourself before stopping

Question 22 of 25

What is the purpose of chevron road markings on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

To indicate the start of a motorway service area

To help you maintain a safe following distance

To mark a pedestrian crossing

To indicate a speed limit change

Question 23 of 25

How can you safely rejoin the motorway from the hard shoulder?

Select ONE answer

Drive along the hard shoulder to build up speed and merge when there is a gap

Wait for a gap and move out immediately from stationary

Move immediately into the first available lane without looking

Stop and wait for a break in traffic

Question 24 of 25

What should you do if there is thick fog while driving on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Use your hazard lights at all times

Slow down and use fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres

Speed up to clear the fog quickly

Use full beam headlights to improve visibility

Question 25 of 25

Where can you find the junction number on a motorway sign?

Select ONE answer

In a small black box at the corner of the sign

It is written in red letters

It is only visible at night

Junction numbers are not displayed on motorway signs

What should you do if you see a large goods vehicle (HGV) attempting to overtake another vehicle?

Why should you be cautious when overtaking a long vehicle on a motorway?

What should you do if you experience a tyre blowout on a motorway?

How can you recognize a motorway service area in advance?

When may you use hazard warning lights on a motorway?

What does a blue motorway sign with white lettering indicate?

Why is it important to plan your route before using a motorway?

How can high winds affect your vehicle on a motorway?

What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches behind you on a motorway?

How does a motorway differ from a dual carriageway?

When should you use dipped headlights on a motorway?

What should you do if you enter a motorway by mistake?

What should you check before setting off on a long motorway journey?

What does the countdown marker (white lines on blue background) before an exit indicate?

How can you avoid lane hogging on a motorway?

What is the purpose of a crawler lane on a motorway?

What should you do if you see debris on the motorway?

When can you cross solid white lines on a motorway?

What should you do if your windscreen wipers fail while driving on a motorway?

How are emergency telephones marked on the motorway?

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire on a motorway?

What is the purpose of chevron road markings on a motorway?

How can you safely rejoin the motorway from the hard shoulder?

What should you do if there is thick fog while driving on a motorway?

Where can you find the junction number on a motorway sign?

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What should you do if you see a large goods vehicle (HGV) attempting to overtake another vehicle?

Why should you be cautious when overtaking a long vehicle on a motorway?

What should you do if you experience a tyre blowout on a motorway?

How can you recognize a motorway service area in advance?

When may you use hazard warning lights on a motorway?

What does a blue motorway sign with white lettering indicate?

Why is it important to plan your route before using a motorway?

How can high winds affect your vehicle on a motorway?

What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches behind you on a motorway?

How does a motorway differ from a dual carriageway?

When should you use dipped headlights on a motorway?

What should you do if you enter a motorway by mistake?

What should you check before setting off on a long motorway journey?

What does the countdown marker (white lines on blue background) before an exit indicate?

How can you avoid lane hogging on a motorway?

What is the purpose of a crawler lane on a motorway?

What should you do if you see debris on the motorway?

When can you cross solid white lines on a motorway?

What should you do if your windscreen wipers fail while driving on a motorway?

How are emergency telephones marked on the motorway?

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire on a motorway?

What is the purpose of chevron road markings on a motorway?

How can you safely rejoin the motorway from the hard shoulder?

What should you do if there is thick fog while driving on a motorway?

Where can you find the junction number on a motorway sign?

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