04 - PRACTICE DVLA DRIVING THEORY TEST

We know that taking the driving theory test as part of your driving licence can cause anxiety in even the most confident driver. That is why we designed this free practice DVLA driving theory test so that you can practise and get an idea of what types of questions will be asked on the actual test.

The first thing to do when entering the driver's seat in a new vehicle is to check…?

That the parking brake is applied

That the steering column is properly adjusted

That the seat is properly adjusted

That you can see the road clearly

Question 1 of 25

When reversing, your right hand should hold the steering wheel…?

At about 6 o'clock

At about 9 o'clock

At about 3 o'clock

At about 12 o'clock

Question 2 of 25

You may drive in a high occupancy vehicle lane if your vehicle contains the minimum number of people indicated on the sign or…?

The alternative lane is blocked with stationary traffic

No exceptions

To get to a junction half a mile or less ahead

The lane is empty

Question 3 of 25

As soon as you start to skid in a non-ABS equipped car you should do what?

Apply the brake harder

Release the brake

Pump the brake

Apply the handbrake

Question 4 of 25

The clutch can be found…?

On the right of the pedal group

On the left of the pedal group

Any of these depending on manufacturer

In the middle of the pedal group

Question 5 of 25

Traffic officers on motorways have the legal power to do what?

Arrest you

Order you to follow their directions

Issue you with a fine

Impound your vehicle

Question 6 of 25

Hazard signs warn you of the oncoming hazard, but they do not…?

Tell you how to deal with the hazard

Tell you what speed to choose

Tell you what gear you should be in

Do any of these things

Question 7 of 25

Your driving mirrors should always be used…?

Before any pulling out manoeuvre

Before every manoeuvre you make

Before any overtaking manoeuvre

Before any reversing manoeuvre

Question 8 of 25

If you're on the motorway and you see serious congestion ahead, you can warn other drivers by doing what?

Flashing your brake lights

Making a hand signal

Flashing your hazard lights

Sounding your horn

Question 9 of 25

When you have missed a turning, the best thing to do is…?

Make a three-point turn as soon as possible

Drive on to the next turn and work back

Make a U-turn as soon as possible

Stop and reverse if possible

Question 10 of 25

When you suspect that a road is slippery, you should…?

Grip the wheel more tightly

Speed up

Cover the brakes

Reduce speed

Question 11 of 25

When you're steering, you should be looking…?

At your hands

Well ahead

At the front of your vehicle

A metre in front of your vehicle

Question 12 of 25

The fog is so thick that you only have reflective road studs to guide yourself. You should…?

Drive with your right tyre running over them

Drive with your left tyre running over them

Stay between them

Straddle them

Question 13 of 25

Double broken white lines across your half of the road when you want to enter another road show that…?

None of the above

Nobody has priority

You have priority over traffic already on the road

Traffic already on the road has priority

Question 14 of 25

You should always adjust your mirrors…?

When you reach full speed

Before setting off

While travelling less than 15 mph

While travelling less than 5 mph

Question 15 of 25

When you've driven through deep water, what's the first thing you should check?

Your brakes

Your mirrors

Your steering

Your acceleration

Question 16 of 25

If you can't provide your details at the scene of an accident involving another person, an animal or damage to another vehicle or property, you must report the incident to the police within…?

36 hours

One week

24 hours

48 hours

Question 17 of 25

If an oil pressure warning light is showing on your vehicle, you should…?

Have it checked within a week

Have it checked within 12 hours of driving

Stop driving and have it checked immediately

Have it checked at the next service

Question 18 of 25

Which of these does ABS do?

Any of these depending on conditions

Reduces the chance of skidding

Removes any chance of skidding

Increases the chance of skidding

Question 19 of 25

You can use a mobile phone in your vehicle…?

When safely parked with the engine off

When safety parked with the engine on

When fully stopped at traffic lights

When fully stopped in a traffic jam

Question 20 of 25

Electronic stability control can't help you if…?

You're travelling to slow

You're already skidding

You've braked too hard

You're travelling too fast

Question 21 of 25

What colour are motorway signs?

Green with blue lettering

Blue with white lettering

Blue with green lettering

Green with white lettering

Question 22 of 25

Where there are chevrons painted on the carriageway on a motorway, you should leave at least how many between yourself and the vehicle in front?

Question 23 of 25

Unless signs tell you otherwise, if you are towing a caravan or trailer you should not exceed what speed on single carriageways?

40 mph

30 mph

50 mph

60 mph

Question 24 of 25

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding out to the right, you should do what?

Steer to the left

Let go of the steering wheel

Steer to the right

Steer straight on

Question 25 of 25

Practice DVLA Driving Theory Test

Before you are permitted to drive without supervision within the UK, you are expected to pass two tests; the theory and the practical driving tests. You are also required to acquire a Provisional Driving Licence before you take either of the tests. To get your full driving licence, it’s imperative that you pass the theory test. The one thing you would not want is to re-sit your theory test. Having that in mind, here is practice DVLA driving theory test that would help you pass your theory test in the first attempt.