05 - Driving Theory Test Practice DVLA 2019

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 Driving Theory Test Practice DVLA so that you can practise and get an idea of what types of questions will be asked on the actual test.

When travelling in good dry conditions at 55 miles an hour, the gap between you and the vehicle in front should be…?

45 m

65 m

55 m

35 m

Question 1 of 30

When you see a large vehicle obstructing the road working on highway maintenance, e.g. hedge cutter, you should be especially aware of…?

Hidden workmen on foot

Motorcyclists

Oncoming traffic

Vehicles behind

Question 2 of 30

An elderly pedestrian is taking a long time to get over crossing. You should…?

Wait patiently until they are across

Edge forward to the crossing boundary

Rev your engine to hurry them

Pull round on the crossing when there is room

Question 3 of 30

When taking a bend, your speed should be at its lowest point at…?

Any of these depending on circumstances

The exit to the turn

The entrance to the turn

The middle of the turn

Question 4 of 30

You're approaching a left turn into a minor road that you wish to join; there's a cyclist between you and the junction. What should you do?

Shout a warning to the cyclist

Hang back until the cyclist has cleared the junction

Hoot to tell the cyclist that you are coming

Speed up to make the junction before the cyclist

Question 5 of 30

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

Hold your current speed and let them sort it out

Speed up to stop them making the manoeuvre

Sound your horn and veer out to block them

Slow down to let them complete their manoeuvre

Question 6 of 30

When driving along the road, you should be monitoring…?

The middle distance

The far distance

The area immediately in front of you

All of these areas

Question 7 of 30

Two amber lights flashing warn traffic of what?

School crossing point ahead

Swing bridge ahead

Fire station ahead

Low-flying aircraft ahead

Question 8 of 30

When overtaking you should take particular care to check for…?

Motorcyclists

Horseriders

Long vehicles

Farm traffic

Question 9 of 30

When a cyclist looks over their shoulder at you, you should assume that…?

They are aware that you are there

They will hold their current course

They are about to change course

They will move aside to let you through

Question 10 of 30

When approaching a tunnel, what should you do?

Switch on dipped headlights

Switch on full beam headlights

Switch on hazard lights

Switch on fog lights

Question 11 of 30

When a pelican crossing is showing a flashing amber light, you may drive through if…?

There is no pedestrian on your side of the road

Any of these

It is safe to veer around a pedestrian

There is no pedestrian anywhere on the crossing

Question 12 of 30

Pedestrians have priority over you on a zebra crossing if…?

They are walking towards the crossing

All of these

They are on the other side of the central island

They have set foot on the crossing

Question 13 of 30

When travelling at 50 mph, the distance covered between identifying a hazard and applying the brakes will be approximately what?

9 m

18 m

12 m

15 m

Question 14 of 30

After a traffic light has displayed a red light, what is the next light in the cycle?

Green and amber together

Amber

Red and amber together

Green

Question 15 of 30

The total stopping distance at 70 miles an hour will be approximately…?

96 m

73 m

53 m

114 m

Question 16 of 30

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

Make a three-point turn as soon as possible

Make a U-turn as soon as possible

Drive on to the next turn and work back

Stop and reverse if possible

Question 17 of 30

Most overtaking incidents are caused by the overtaking driver hitting…?

An oncoming vehicle

A vehicle turning left

A vehicle turning right

A vehicle coming from behind

Question 18 of 30

On a steep hill sign, which of these is the steepest?

1 in 20

1 in 10

15%

23%

Question 19 of 30

Coastguard vehicles on emergency calls use…?

Blue flashing lights

Green flashing lights

Red flashing lights

Amber flashing lights

Question 20 of 30

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…?

Three seconds

One second

Two seconds

Four seconds

Question 21 of 30

You're approaching traffic light that is on amber. What should you do?

Speed up if you can pass through the light before it changes to red

Stop under all circumstances

Stop unless pulling up may cause an incident

Keep going unless pedestrians are waiting to cross

Question 22 of 30

In normal free moving traffic, which of these is the only place where it is permissible to overtake on the left?

A dual carriageway

Anywhere you can use the hard shoulder

A motorway

A two lane one-way street

Question 23 of 30

An ambulance may have to travel slowly even with flashing lights on for the comfort of its patient. If it is doing so…?

You may drive ahead of it

You may follow close behind it

You must still pull out of its way

You may overtake it

Question 24 of 30

Advanced stop lines are provided for…?

Cyclists

Motorcyclists only

All vehicles under 3 m long

Cyclists and motorcyclists

Question 25 of 30

If a set of traffic lights has failed, you should treat the junction as if…?

It is a roundabout

You have priority

It is a straight through road

It has no markings

Question 26 of 30

A vehicle ahead of you moves to overtake the next vehicle down the road. You also want to overtake. What should you do?

Wait until the other driver has completed their overtake

Overtake both vehicles at once

Follow the other driver closely

Follow the other driver at a distance

Question 27 of 30

When approaching a left-hand bend, you should…?

Keep to the centre of your lane

Move to the left of your lane

Move halfway into the opposite lane if possible

Move to the right of your lane

Question 28 of 30

On wet roads your stopping distance will be how much greater than on a dry one?

50%

100%

75%

25%

Question 29 of 30

When waiting to make a right turn, you should position yourself…?

Straddling the lane dividing line

In the centre of your lane

As far to the right in your lane as is safe

With your right hand wheels on the lane dividing line

Question 30 of 30

Driving Theory Test Practice DVLA

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05 - Driving Theory Test Practice DVLA 2019

When travelling in good dry conditions at 55 miles an hour, the gap between you and the vehicle in front should be…?

When you see a large vehicle obstructing the road working on highway maintenance, e.g. hedge cutter, you should be especially aware of…?

An elderly pedestrian is taking a long time to get over crossing. You should…?

When taking a bend, your speed should be at its lowest point at…?

You're approaching a left turn into a minor road that you wish to join; there's a cyclist between you and the junction. What should you do?

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

When driving along the road, you should be monitoring…?

Two amber lights flashing warn traffic of what?

When overtaking you should take particular care to check for…?

When a cyclist looks over their shoulder at you, you should assume that…?

When approaching a tunnel, what should you do?

When a pelican crossing is showing a flashing amber light, you may drive through if…?

Pedestrians have priority over you on a zebra crossing if…?

When travelling at 50 mph, the distance covered between identifying a hazard and applying the brakes will be approximately what?

After a traffic light has displayed a red light, what is the next light in the cycle?

The total stopping distance at 70 miles an hour will be approximately…?

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

Most overtaking incidents are caused by the overtaking driver hitting…?

On a steep hill sign, which of these is the steepest?

Coastguard vehicles on emergency calls use…?

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…?

You're approaching traffic light that is on amber. What should you do?

In normal free moving traffic, which of these is the only place where it is permissible to overtake on the left?

An ambulance may have to travel slowly even with flashing lights on for the comfort of its patient. If it is doing so…?

Advanced stop lines are provided for…?

If a set of traffic lights has failed, you should treat the junction as if…?

A vehicle ahead of you moves to overtake the next vehicle down the road. You also want to overtake. What should you do?

When approaching a left-hand bend, you should…?

On wet roads your stopping distance will be how much greater than on a dry one?

When waiting to make a right turn, you should position yourself…?

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05 - Driving Theory Test Practice DVLA 2019

When travelling in good dry conditions at 55 miles an hour, the gap between you and the vehicle in front should be…?

When you see a large vehicle obstructing the road working on highway maintenance, e.g. hedge cutter, you should be especially aware of…?

An elderly pedestrian is taking a long time to get over crossing. You should…?

When taking a bend, your speed should be at its lowest point at…?

You're approaching a left turn into a minor road that you wish to join; there's a cyclist between you and the junction. What should you do?

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

When driving along the road, you should be monitoring…?

Two amber lights flashing warn traffic of what?

When overtaking you should take particular care to check for…?

When a cyclist looks over their shoulder at you, you should assume that…?

When approaching a tunnel, what should you do?

When a pelican crossing is showing a flashing amber light, you may drive through if…?

Pedestrians have priority over you on a zebra crossing if…?

When travelling at 50 mph, the distance covered between identifying a hazard and applying the brakes will be approximately what?

After a traffic light has displayed a red light, what is the next light in the cycle?

The total stopping distance at 70 miles an hour will be approximately…?

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

Most overtaking incidents are caused by the overtaking driver hitting…?

On a steep hill sign, which of these is the steepest?

Coastguard vehicles on emergency calls use…?

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…?

You're approaching traffic light that is on amber. What should you do?

In normal free moving traffic, which of these is the only place where it is permissible to overtake on the left?

An ambulance may have to travel slowly even with flashing lights on for the comfort of its patient. If it is doing so…?

Advanced stop lines are provided for…?

If a set of traffic lights has failed, you should treat the junction as if…?

A vehicle ahead of you moves to overtake the next vehicle down the road. You also want to overtake. What should you do?

When approaching a left-hand bend, you should…?

On wet roads your stopping distance will be how much greater than on a dry one?

When waiting to make a right turn, you should position yourself…?

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