02 - DVLA DRIVING TEST - FREE MOCK TEST

To obtain a driving license, passing the Driving – The Essential Skills theory test is essential. This test assesses potential drivers on their knowledge of various road safety rules and regulations and their ability to read and interpret traffic signs and signals. The test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and takes around 57 minutes to complete. Candidates are required to answer at least 43 questions correctly to pass.

The Essential Skills - Test 02

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When you're driving in wet conditions, if a car ahead passes a street sign, you should not reach that street sign for at least...?

Two seconds

Four seconds

One second

Three seconds

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When a car ahead of you is signalling to turn left at a junction, what should you do?

Stay back until they have made their turn

Close up and flash your lights

Overtake them as they make their turn

Overtake them before the junction

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On a wet road or loose surface, what should you do to your braking style?

Brake more heavily

Brake more lightly

Any of these depending on speed

Make no change

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On the motorway, you see traffic joining from a slip road on the left. If possible, the best thing to do is...?

Sound your horn to warn them

Slow right down

Move to the centre lane

Accelerate past them

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When choosing a place in which to park, you should find a gap that is at least...?

1.25 times the length of your vehicle

2.5 times the length of your vehicle

The exact length of your vehicle

1.5 times the length of your vehicle

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If you have to turn your car around in the middle of the road, you should start from where?

The left-hand pavement

The right-hand kerb

The middle of the road

The left-hand kerb

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If the vehicle behind you is following too closely, what should you do?

Gradually reduce speed

Brake test them

Accelerate away from them

Gesture to them to back off

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A sign warning of a junction will show which road has priority with...?

A broader line

A narrower line

A wavy line

The signs do not show priority

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When pulling out at an angle, the first thing you should do is what?

Look over your shoulder

Engage first gear

Release the parking brake

Signal

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On a motorway gantry you see one lane has a red X over it. What does this mean?

You may only use that lane for overtaking

All traffic should switch to that lane

You must not drive in that lane

That lane has its own speed limit

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In a built-up area and all roads with street lighting unless indicated otherwise, the maximum speed limit in the UK is what?

30 mph

20 mph

50 mph

40 mph

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You are approaching a stop sign at a junction. You must...?

Come to a complete stop if there is traffic coming from the left

Come to a complete stop if there is oncoming traffic

Come to a complete stop if there is traffic coming from the right

Come to a complete stop under all circumstances

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Someone is overtaking you and has misjudged the proximity of oncoming traffic. What should you do?

Sound your horn and veer out to block them

Speed up to stop them making the manoeuvre

Slow down to let them complete their manoeuvre

Hold your current speed and let them sort it out

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What percentage of accidents on motorways and other monotonous roads are caused by fatigue?

10%

30%

20%

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Which of these is the best defence against aquaplaning?

Hard braking

Low speed

Skilful steering

Good tyres

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What proportion of road deaths in the UK occur on rural roads?

Two thirds

One half

One quarter

One third

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If you are driving towards a point where the road narrows and an oncoming driver flashes their headlights at you, what should you do?

Speed up through the gap

Slow down and let them through

Ignore it and proceed as usual

Flash your headlights in return

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Fog lights should only be turned on when visibility has been reduced to below...?

150 m

200 m

50 m

100 m

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If you have to give a casualty mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, you should give them two breaths in between cycles of how many chest compressions?

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When moving away downhill, you may have to choose...?

The same gear as usual

Neutral gear

A lower gear than usual

A higher gear than usual

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When approaching a tunnel, what should you do?

Switch on full beam headlights

Switch on fog lights

Switch on hazard lights

Switch on dipped headlights

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Raised yellow lines painted across the carriageway indicate that you should...?

Come to a stop immediately

Check your speed and slow down if necessary

Keep driving at the maximum speed limit

Increase your speed

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Under what circumstances is it acceptable to reverse from a side road into a main road?

None

If coming from a dead end

If there is no traffic

If you're in a hurry

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When encountering cyclists, always remember that they...?

Should always stay on the left

Have to give way to motorised vehicles

Should be in cycle lanes where provided

Have as much right to be on the road as you

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Advanced stop lines are provided for...?

Cyclists

Motorcyclists only

All vehicles under 3 m long

Cyclists and motorcyclists

Your score is

The test covers a wide range of topics, including vehicle controls, traffic signs, road markings, hazard perception, and driving laws. It is a crucial step in ensuring that drivers possess the essential knowledge and skills to drive safely on the roads. By practicing with our free Essential Skills practice test, candidates can increase their chances of passing the test on their first attempt and ultimately becoming responsible and safe drivers.

How Can I Practice for the DVLA Driving Test

We have all been in a position where we are the passenger, and you are ” fearing” for your life because the driver seems amateur at best behind the wheel. This is just a motivator for you not only to pass the theory test but to feel motivated to know the rules and regulations to enhance your safety and others’. How can I practice for the DVLA driving test? Here are three ways to succeed in the exam:

1.) First, you must understand and know what questions are presented on the test. Get a grasp on what it is you are preparing for. Understand the driving requirements within your province because the age to obtain a permit varies for each province.

2.) Secondly, pay attention to detail as a passenger or driver. In both cases, this would be a perfect opportunity to sharpen your intuitive skills and subconsciously develop a better understanding of the rules and regulations of the road. Studying is a great way to prepare for the exam, but getting a ” hands-on” feel for the road and practicing what you have learned and studied is essential.

3.) Lastly, take advantage of the practise courses as well in order to get a better grasp of what to expect on the theory test. Aside from just reading the driver’s handbook, take more than one practice test to understand the material and gain the proper confidence to take and pass the driver’s exam.

Feel privileged to take this driver’s exam because it proves you can drive independently. Please take the practice exams seriously to simulate the real thing. If you have any more questions about preparing for your test, please get in touch with us.

You must first pass the UK Driving Theory Test to gain your full driver’s license. This free DVLA Driving test is designed to test your knowledge of the Highway Code and driving in the UK. Questions are created using the Official DVSA Guide to Driving.

Many rules in The Highway Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules, you are committing a criminal offence.

Booking the Test: The DVLA driving test is booked online. On the online platform, you are required to give out your details, such as the number of the provisional driving licence you have been given. The bookings are done on an official site to help you find your nearest center.