03 - FREE MOCK THEORY TEST DVLA EXAM

This free mock theory test DVLA exam is 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.

Your risk of collision is greatest when making a long journey between…?

12 AM – 6 AM

6 PM – 12 AM

12 PM – 6 PM

6 AM – 12 PM

Question 1 of 25

You have entered a cycle advanced stop zone when the traffic light turns red. What should you do?

Drive through the second stop line

Move as far to the left as possible

Pull up before the second stop line

Cross the second stop line then stop

Question 2 of 25

You may use a mobile phone when driving if…?

You are in a low speed traffic jam

The person you are talking to called you first

You have to make an emergency 999 call

You are using a hand-held microphone

Question 3 of 25

When reversing you should be mainly looking…?

At the right wing mirror

At the left wing mirror

Through the rear window

At the rearview mirror

Question 4 of 25

You are slowing for a pedestrian at a zebra crossing but they don't seem to realise it. You should…?

Continue slowing and come to a complete stop

Hoot to let them know you're stopping

Flash your lights to tell them to cross

Wave your hand to tell them to cross

Question 5 of 25

A speed limit is…?

The maximum speed for the road

The target speed for the road

The compulsory speed for the road

The average speed for the road

Question 6 of 25

You must not make an overtaking manoeuvre if…?

You would have to enter a lane reserved for buses, trams or cycles

You'd have to cross a solid white line

The vehicle you're overtaking is the nearest to a pedestrian crossing

Any of these apply

Question 7 of 25

To park in a disabled bay at least one occupant of the car must have…?

A blue badge

A wheelchair or walking aid

A doctor's letter

Any of these

Question 8 of 25

If a junction has a solid white line across the road and a stop sign, you must stop before exiting…?

If there is traffic in the near lane

If there is traffic in the far lane

If pedestrians are crossing

In all circumstances

Question 9 of 25

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

Never

In order to park

When undertaking another vehicle

When no cyclists are present

Question 10 of 25

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

The larger vehicle

The faster vehicle

None of them

The slower vehicle

Question 11 of 25

If you can't produce your driving licence, valid insurance, and a valid MOT for your vehicle when stopped by a police officer, you may be asked to take them to a police station within…?

Seven days

One month

Two weeks

Three days

Question 12 of 25

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

Five

Six

Seven

Four

Question 13 of 25

When there is no pavement, where should pedestrians walk?

The left-hand side of the road

The right-hand side of the road

Any of these

Down the centre of the road

Question 14 of 25

At a mini roundabout, you should always avoid doing what?

Making a U-turn

Turning left

Driving straight on

Turning right

Question 15 of 25

Under what circumstances may a passenger in a private car not wear a seatbelt or child restraint?

If they are travelling less than 100 m

If they have a medical exemption

If they are below 14 years of age

If they are never going above 15 mph

Question 16 of 25

If you want to go straight across a box junction, you should not do so unless…?

You can get across before the lights change

You would only have to stop for a moment

You can get halfway across without stopping

You can get all the way across without stopping

Question 17 of 25

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

Full beam headlights

No lights

Sidelights

Dipped headlights

Question 18 of 25

In slow-moving traffic, you should not…?

Try to overtake on the right

Reduce the distance between you and the vehicle ahead

Allow access from side roads

Try to overtake on the left

Question 19 of 25

To drive a motor vehicle on the road, you must have an insurance policy that covers at least what liability?

Accidental damage

Fire

Third-party

Theft

Question 20 of 25

Flashing headlights should only be used for what?

To tell other road users to move aside

To warn other road users not to proceed

To invite other road users to proceed

To tell other road users you are there

Question 21 of 25

You can only drive through an amber light at traffic lights if you have already crossed the stop line or…?

Any of these

You can easily make the exit

It is dangerous to stop

There is no cross traffic

Question 22 of 25

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

While stationary

While travelling at less than 5 miles an hour

When on a motorway

While in a built-up area

Question 23 of 25

When overtaking a bicycle, motorcycle or horse, you should give them…?

A quarter of the room you would a car

As little room as possible

As much room as you would a car

Half the room you would a car

Question 24 of 25

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

Keep it the same

Halve it

Multiply it by 1.5

Double it

Question 25 of 25

Free Mock Theory Test DVLA Exam

Allow plenty of travel time to get to the test centre. You need to be at there 30 minutes before the start of your test. Don’t forget your provisional licence photo card. Otherwise, you won’t be able to take the theory test and will only be left dealing with the stress of missing requirements. You should take this free mock theory test DVLA exam. There is simply no easier way to prepare for and pass your theory test. It is also a good idea to study driver’s handbook to review best practices and safety rules.

Many of the rules in The Highway Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules you are committing a criminal offence.