02 - FREE Driving Theory Test Practice 2019

This driving theory practice questions are created using the official DVSA Guide: The Official Highway Code. All answers include a short explanation and reference to the UK Highway Code or special notes for additional reading on the subject.

It is an offence to use your horn, unless another road user poses a danger, when?

While stationary

When on a motorway

While travelling at less than 5 miles an hour

While in a built-up area

Question 1 of 30

Flashing headlights should only be used for what?

To warn other road users not to proceed

To invite other road users to proceed

To tell other road users to move aside

To tell other road users you are there

Question 2 of 30

When signalling, if necessary you should emphasise your manoeuvre by…?

Sounding your horn

Flashing your headlights

Revving your engine

Making a hand signal

Question 3 of 30

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

Turn it away from the skid

Turn it in the direction of the skid

Let go of it

Hold it straight

Question 4 of 30

You are in the tunnel and you have to stop. How big a gap should you leave between you and the vehicle in front?

1 m

10 m

5 m

2 m

Question 5 of 30

When braking, in order to avoid a jerky stop you should do what before coming to a rest?

Apply pressure heavily

Ease off pressure

Remove pressure completely

Ease on pressure

Question 6 of 30

Which of these is true?

ABS will always take longer to stop a car

ABS always takes the same time as ordinary brakes to stop a car

ABS will always be quicker to stop a car

None of them

Question 7 of 30

In England Highways Agency Traffic officers have the power to stop vehicles…?

On all roads

On motorways and some A roads

On all motorways and A roads

On all out of town roads

Question 8 of 30

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

60 mph

70 mph

90 mph

80 mph

Question 9 of 30

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

The left-hand lane

The middle lane

The emptiest lane

The right-hand lane

Question 10 of 30

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

10 mph

20 mph

15 mph

Question 11 of 30

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway is marked with what colour studs?

Amber

Green

Red

Yellow

Question 12 of 30

In wet conditions, what should you do to your stopping distance?

Halve it

Multiply it by 1.5

Double it

Keep it the same

Question 13 of 30

At night in built-up areas, you should use…?

No lights

Full beam headlights

Dipped headlights

Sidelights

Question 14 of 30

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

Light pressure while driving slowly

Heavy pressure while driving fast

Light pressure while driving fast

Heavy pressure while driving slowly

Question 15 of 30

When is it permissible to drive in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its times of operation?

When no cyclists are present

In order to park

When undertaking another vehicle

Never

Question 16 of 30

The broken white line in the middle of the road starts to get longer and the gaps between the lines shorter. This means…?

There is a hazard ahead

You should move to the right hand side of the road

This is a safe place to overtake

You can increase your speed

Question 17 of 30

When a vehicle in front of you passes a roadside sign, if you have a proper stopping distance you should not pass that sign until how long has elapsed?

Two seconds

One second

Half a second

Three seconds

Question 18 of 30

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers have the power to stop vehicles on all roads. They will attract your attention with what colour flashing lights?

Blue

Green

Red

Amber

Question 19 of 30

You are legally obliged to follow signals from which of these persons?

Traffic wardens

Traffic officers

Police officers

All of them

Question 20 of 30

What colour reflective road studs mark the left edge of the road?

Amber

Green

Red

White

Question 21 of 30

When a single carriageway has three lanes and no markings to give priority, which vehicle has the priority for the middle lane?

The slower vehicle

The faster vehicle

The larger vehicle

None of them

Question 22 of 30

A learner driving a car on a provisional licence must be supervised by a full licence holder who is over…?

19 years old

21 years old

20 years old

18 years old

Question 23 of 30

Unless otherwise specified, if a street has lights on it the speed limit will be what?

30 mph

20 mph

40 mph

25 mph

Question 24 of 30

In stationary queues of traffic, you should hold your vehicle by…?

Riding the clutch

Using the parking brake

Using the foot brake

Any of these

Question 25 of 30

Unless another road user poses a danger, you must not use your horn in a built-up area between the hours of…?

11:30 PM – 7 AM

12:30 AM – 4 AM

1 AM – 5 AM

10:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Question 26 of 30

A typical stopping distance at 30 mph for a normal car will be how many car lengths?

Four

Six

Five

Seven

Question 27 of 30

Hazard warning lights should only be used in which of these circumstances?

When you are temporarily parking in an illegal zone

To signal someone to overtake

When your vehicle is temporarily obstructing traffic

When you are being towed

Question 28 of 30

On a motorway with short broken white lines dividing the carriageways, you should…?

Drive with your right tyre touching the right lines

Straddle the lines

Drive in the middle of the lines

Drive with your left tyre touching the left lines

Question 29 of 30

Merging in turn, for example at roadworks, should only be done at…?

Medium speed

High-speed

Very low speed

Any of these

Question 30 of 30

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It is an offence to use your horn, unless another road user poses a danger, when?

Flashing headlights should only be used for what?

When signalling, if necessary you should emphasise your manoeuvre by…?

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

You are in the tunnel and you have to stop. How big a gap should you leave between you and the vehicle in front?

When braking, in order to avoid a jerky stop you should do what before coming to a rest?

Which of these is true?

In England Highways Agency Traffic officers have the power to stop vehicles…?

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

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

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?

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway is marked with what colour studs?

In wet conditions, what should you do to your stopping distance?

At night in built-up areas, you should use…?

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

The broken white line in the middle of the road starts to get longer and the gaps between the lines shorter. This means…?

When a vehicle in front of you passes a roadside sign, if you have a proper stopping distance you should not pass that sign until how long has elapsed?

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers have the power to stop vehicles on all roads. They will attract your attention with what colour flashing lights?

You are legally obliged to follow signals from which of these persons?

What colour reflective road studs mark the left edge of the road?

When a single carriageway has three lanes and no markings to give priority, which vehicle has the priority for the middle lane?

A learner driving a car on a provisional licence must be supervised by a full licence holder who is over…?

Unless otherwise specified, if a street has lights on it the speed limit will be what?

In stationary queues of traffic, you should hold your vehicle by…?

Unless another road user poses a danger, you must not use your horn in a built-up area between the hours of…?

A typical stopping distance at 30 mph for a normal car will be how many car lengths?

Hazard warning lights should only be used in which of these circumstances?

On a motorway with short broken white lines dividing the carriageways, you should…?

Merging in turn, for example at roadworks, should only be done at…?

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02 - FREE Driving Theory Test Practice 2019

It is an offence to use your horn, unless another road user poses a danger, when?

Flashing headlights should only be used for what?

When signalling, if necessary you should emphasise your manoeuvre by…?

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

You are in the tunnel and you have to stop. How big a gap should you leave between you and the vehicle in front?

When braking, in order to avoid a jerky stop you should do what before coming to a rest?

Which of these is true?

In England Highways Agency Traffic officers have the power to stop vehicles…?

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

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

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?

The central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway is marked with what colour studs?

In wet conditions, what should you do to your stopping distance?

At night in built-up areas, you should use…?

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

The broken white line in the middle of the road starts to get longer and the gaps between the lines shorter. This means…?

When a vehicle in front of you passes a roadside sign, if you have a proper stopping distance you should not pass that sign until how long has elapsed?

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers have the power to stop vehicles on all roads. They will attract your attention with what colour flashing lights?

You are legally obliged to follow signals from which of these persons?

What colour reflective road studs mark the left edge of the road?

When a single carriageway has three lanes and no markings to give priority, which vehicle has the priority for the middle lane?

A learner driving a car on a provisional licence must be supervised by a full licence holder who is over…?

Unless otherwise specified, if a street has lights on it the speed limit will be what?

In stationary queues of traffic, you should hold your vehicle by…?

Unless another road user poses a danger, you must not use your horn in a built-up area between the hours of…?

A typical stopping distance at 30 mph for a normal car will be how many car lengths?

Hazard warning lights should only be used in which of these circumstances?

On a motorway with short broken white lines dividing the carriageways, you should…?

Merging in turn, for example at roadworks, should only be done at…?

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