04 - PRACTICE DVLA DRIVING THEORY TEST

Driving is an essential part of modern life, and having a driving license is a necessary requirement for many jobs and daily activities. In order to obtain a driving license, drivers must pass a theory test before taking their practical driving exam.

The Essential Skills - Test 04

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

Your brakes

Your steering

Your acceleration

Your mirrors

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Which of these does ABS do?

Any of these depending on conditions

Removes any chance of skidding

Reduces the chance of skidding

Increases the chance of skidding

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

A metre in front of your vehicle

Well ahead

At your hands

At the front of your vehicle

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

That the seat is properly adjusted

That the parking brake is applied

That you can see the road clearly

That the steering column is properly adjusted

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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?

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

Cover the brakes

Speed up

Reduce speed

Grip the wheel more tightly

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

Sounding your horn

Flashing your hazard lights

Making a hand signal

Flashing your brake lights

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Your driving mirrors should always be used...?

Before any reversing manoeuvre

Before any overtaking manoeuvre

Before every manoeuvre you make

Before any pulling out manoeuvre

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You can use a mobile phone in your vehicle...?

When fully stopped in a traffic jam

When fully stopped at traffic lights

When safely parked with the engine off

When safety parked with the engine on

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

Apply the handbrake

Release the brake

Apply the brake harder

Pump the brake

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What colour are motorway signs?

Green with blue lettering

Blue with white lettering

Blue with green lettering

Green with white lettering

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The clutch can be found...?

In the middle of the pedal group

Any of these depending on manufacturer

On the left of the pedal group

On the right of the pedal group

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

Make a U-turn as soon as possible

Drive on to the next turn and work back

Stop and reverse if possible

Make a three-point turn as soon as possible

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

50 mph

30 mph

60 mph

40 mph

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

Stop driving and have it checked immediately

Have it checked at the next service

Have it checked within 12 hours of driving

Have it checked within a week

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

Issue you with a fine

Arrest you

Impound your vehicle

Order you to follow their directions

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

Do any of these things

Tell you what speed to choose

Tell you what gear you should be in

Tell you how to deal with the hazard

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

Stay between them

Drive with your left tyre running over them

Drive with your right tyre running over them

Straddle them

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

You have priority over traffic already on the road

Traffic already on the road has priority

Nobody has priority

None of the above

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

At about 9 o'clock

At about 3 o'clock

At about 12 o'clock

At about 6 o'clock

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Electronic stability control can't help you if...?

You're already skidding

You've braked too hard

You're travelling to slow

You're travelling too fast

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

To get to a junction half a mile or less ahead

No exceptions

The alternative lane is blocked with stationary traffic

The lane is empty

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You should always adjust your mirrors...?

When you reach full speed

While travelling less than 15 mph

While travelling less than 5 mph

Before setting off

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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...?

One week

48 hours

36 hours

24 hours

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

Let go of the steering wheel

Steer to the right

Steer straight on

Steer to the left

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Practice DVLA Driving Theory Test

The Essential Skills theory test is a free practice test designed to help drivers prepare for their real test. This test covers various topics, including the Highway Code, hazard perception, and vehicle control. It also focuses on the important skills necessary for safe and responsible driving, such as road awareness, defensive driving, and anticipating the actions of other road users. By taking the Essential Skills theory test, drivers can improve their knowledge and increase their chances of passing their real test on the first try. Moreover, with the free test, drivers have nothing to lose by giving it a go. Overall, the Essential Skills theory test is indispensable for those looking to become safe, confident, and skilled drivers.

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 must also acquire a Provisional Driving Licence before taking either of the tests. To get your full driving licence, you must pass the theory test. The one thing you would not want is to re-sit your theory test. With that in mind, here is a practice DVLA driving theory test that would help you pass your theory test on the first attempt.