01 - FREE MOCK THEORY TEST

The Highway Code - Test 01

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A car is stopped by police because an adult passenger is not wearing a seatbelt. Who is liable to be punished for this?

The driver

The passenger

All of these

The vehicle owner

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When making a right turn, you should signal...?

Well before the turn

As you begin the turn

Just as you reach the turn

Any of these

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The highest speed permitted anywhere in England, Scotland or Wales is what?

80 mph

60 mph

90 mph

70 mph

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If a junction has a give way sign and broken white lines across the road, that means...?

Traffic on the main road must give way to you

You must give way to traffic on the main road

You only need to give way to pedestrians

You only need to slow down, not stop

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You are driving on a road in good conditions and the vehicle ahead passes an object. You should not pass the same object until how much time has elapsed?

4 seconds

3 seconds

2 seconds

1 second

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Who is legally responsible for making sure a child of 12 is wearing a seatbelt in a car?

The child

An adult passenger

The driver

The child's parents

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You're approaching the junction and a pedestrian waiting to cross is looking straight at you. You should...?

Assume they have seen you

Flash lights to let them know you're there

Assume they haven't seen you

Sound your horn to let them know you're there

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At a roundabout, you should give priority to...?

Nobody, you have priority

Only fast moving traffic

Traffic approaching from your right

Only traffic in your lane

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The blood-alcohol level beyond which it is illegal to drive in England and Wales is what per hundred millilitres of blood?

60 mg

90 mg

80 mg

70 mg

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In a skid, to recover what should you do with the steering wheel?

Turn it away from the skid

Let go of it

Turn it in the direction of the skid

Hold it straight

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Approaching a long downhill slope, you should do what?

Half apply the handbrake

Select neutral

Select a higher gear

Select a lower gear

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At a crossroads, the traffic lights are broken down. Who has priority?

Oncoming traffic

Traffic to your left

Your lane of traffic

None of these

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On a pelican crossing, when the amber light is flashing, who has priority?

Cars coming from the right

Cars coming from the left

Pedestrians

Nobody

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When driving it is recommended that you take a break of at least 15 minutes how often?

Every three hours

Every four hours

Every two hours

Every hour

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On a three lane dual carriageway, when you are travelling at the speed limit, you should wherever possible use...?

The middle lane

The right-hand lane

The emptiest lane

The left-hand lane

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What is a blind spot?

Part of the windscreen obscured by a sun visor

A dirty area on a mirror

An area your mirrors cannot show

The other side of a sharp bend

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You may cross a solid white line to overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle provided they are travelling lower than what speed?

5 mph

15 mph

10 mph

20 mph

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At a zebra crossing, a car is obliged to stop for a pedestrian as soon as...?

The pedestrian has stepped onto the crossing

The pedestrian signals that they are going to cross

The pedestrian has reached the vehicle's side of the road

The pedestrian moves towards the crossing

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When you have driven through deep water, you should dry your brakes out by...?

Heavy pressure while driving fast

Light pressure while driving fast

Light pressure while driving slowly

Heavy pressure while driving slowly

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On a road with a cycle lane, who has priority at a junction?

Cycle lane users

Those turning right

Those turning left

None of these

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Before pulling away you should check...?

Your left side mirror

Your right side mirror

Your rearview mirror

All your mirrors

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When a school crossing patrol operative signals you to stop, this is...?

Compulsory during school hours

Optional

Advisory

Compulsory

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You may only drive on or over a pavement, footpath or bridleway in an emergency or...?

In any of these circumstances

To gain lawful access to property

To make a turn which is less than 2 m away

To get round a broken down or damaged vehicle

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You should drive at speed that will allow you to stop should a child suddenly run in front of you...?

Crossing pavements

Passing parked vehicles

At bus stops

In all these areas

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Before overtaking you should check that...?

All these conditions apply

Nobody is trying to overtake you

There is a large gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake

There are no oncoming vehicles

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The UK Highway Code theory test is an essential requirement for all individuals who are seeking to obtain a driver’s license in the United Kingdom. It is a comprehensive exam that evaluates a candidate’s knowledge of the road rules and regulations based on the Highway Code, a document that outlines guidelines for safe and efficient driving in the country.