Driving Theory Test 2026

Q: Which sign prohibits 'No Vehicles Over Width Shown'?

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Q: Which sign indicates 'Hospital Ahead with Accident and Emergency Facilities'?

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Question 1 of 25

What should you do if you see a large object fall onto the motorway from a lorry?

Select ONE answer

Try to remove it from the road yourself

Ignore it and continue driving

Pull onto the hard shoulder and use an emergency telephone

Alert the emergency services as soon as possible

Question 2 of 25

Why should you lock your car and remove all valuables?

Select ONE answer

To reduce fuel consumption

To discourage opportunistic thieves

To prevent theft

To comply with MOT rules

Question 3 of 25

What is the legal minimum insurance cover required to drive on public roads?

Select ONE answer

Third-party only

Third-party, fire and theft

Comprehensive

Personal injury cover

Question 4 of 25

Which sign prohibits 'No Vehicles Over Width Shown'?

Select ONE answer

Question 5 of 25

What is this sign indicating?

Select ONE answer

Temporary lane closure

Road works 1 mile ahead

Manually operated temporary go

Warning of road works

Question 6 of 25

If your vehicle catches fire while driving through a tunnel, what should you do?

Select ONE answer

Keep driving to get out of the tunnel if possible

Stop immediately and leave the car

Open all windows for ventilation

Stop, leave the vehicle, and move to an emergency exit

Question 7 of 25

What is the main purpose of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)?

Select ONE answer

To reduce stopping distances in all conditions

To prevent wheels from locking so you can continue to steer

To increase braking force

To allow emergency braking at high speeds

Question 8 of 25

What does this sign mean?

Select ONE answer

A mini-roundabout is ahead

A standard roundabout is ahead

A U-turn facility is available ahead

You have priority over traffic joining from the right

Question 9 of 25

When towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway, which lane must not be used?

Select ONE answer

The left lane

The middle lane

The right-hand lane

Any lane can be used

Question 10 of 25

Why should you avoid leaving your engine idling unnecessarily?

Select ONE answer

It wastes fuel and increases emissions

It keeps the engine warm

It prevents battery drainage

It reduces brake wear

Question 11 of 25

Which sign indicates 'Hospital Ahead with Accident and Emergency Facilities'?

Select ONE answer

Question 12 of 25

What should you do if an elderly pedestrian is taking a long time to cross the road?

Select ONE answer

Rev your engine to encourage them to move faster

Be patient and wait until they have fully reached the pavement

Edge forward slowly to show them you are waiting

Honk your horn to let them know you are there

Question 13 of 25

At a pelican crossing, what should you do when the amber light is flashing?

Select ONE answer

Stop and wait until the lights turn green

Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

Continue at normal speed if the road is clear

Sound your horn to warn pedestrians

Question 14 of 25

How can large vehicles create hazards for other road users in wet weather?

Select ONE answer

By increasing the temperature of the road surface

By throwing up heavy spray that reduces the visibility of following drivers

By stopping more quickly than a car on wet tarmac

By interfering with the GPS signals of nearby cars

Question 15 of 25

Why is it dangerous to drive near high-sided vehicles in strong winds?

Select ONE answer

They can block your view of traffic lights

They can suddenly drift due to wind gusts

They slow down too much in strong winds

They are less affected by winds than smaller vehicles

Question 16 of 25

How can black ice be identified while driving?

Select ONE answer

It appears as a thick layer of frost

It makes a loud cracking sound

It always forms in shaded areas

It is often invisible but roads may look wet

Question 17 of 25

What must you do if a train passes a level crossing but the lights keep flashing?

Select ONE answer

Carry on waiting

Park and investigate

Phone the signal operator

Edge over the stop line

Question 18 of 25

How should you react when approaching a bus that has stopped to pick up passengers?

Select ONE answer

Slow down and be prepared for people crossing the road

Sound your horn to tell the passengers to stay on the pavement

Increase your speed to pass before the bus moves off

Overtake as closely as possible to keep the other lane clear

Question 19 of 25

How can training courses benefit drivers who plan to tow trailers or caravans?

Select ONE answer

They provide legal exemptions from towing weight limits

They help drivers gain confidence and learn safe towing techniques

They allow drivers to tow without using mirrors

They reduce the need for insurance coverage

Question 20 of 25

What is the safe following distance on a motorway in dry conditions?

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One second

Two seconds

Three seconds

Four seconds

Question 21 of 25

When using ABS in an emergency, what should you do?

Select ONE answer

Pump the brake pedal

Press the brake firmly and hold it

Tap the brake pedal repeatedly

Release the brake and reapply it gradually

Question 22 of 25

Why do motorcyclists wear high-visibility clothing?

Select ONE answer

To be seen more easily by other road users

To protect themselves from rain

To meet legal dress codes

To reduce wind resistance

Question 23 of 25

What does the sign mean?

Select ONE answer

A junction with heavy traffic ahead.

The road curves to the right.

Pedestrian crossings are ahead.

There is a crossroads ahead.

Question 24 of 25

What should you do if you feel unwell while driving on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Continue driving but slow down and use the hard shoulder

Leave at the next exit or pull into a service station

Drink coffee and keep going until you reach your destination

Stop on the hard shoulder immediately and rest

Question 25 of 25

How do you safely overtake on a motorway?

Select ONE answer

Check mirrors and blind spots, signal, move to the right lane, and overtake when safe

Use the hard shoulder if the right lane is occupied

Overtake only on the left

Increase speed beyond the limit to overtake quickly

What should you do if you see a large object fall onto the motorway from a lorry?

Why should you lock your car and remove all valuables?

What is the legal minimum insurance cover required to drive on public roads?