Rules of the Road Theory Test 2
Rules of the Road Theory Test (2)
This session’s Rules of the Road theory test includes 16 multiple-choice questions, each crafted to challenge your understanding and prepare you for the real thing. All questions are updated based on the official UK Highway Code Manual, ensuring that you’re studying the most current information.
Designed to be a bit tougher, these questions help sharpen your skills and boost your confidence for test day.
Get ready to tackle the theory test —stay focused, study hard, and let’s hit the road to success!
A single carriageway road has this sign. What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?
When you’re towing a trailer, a reduced speed limit also applies on dual carriageways and motorways. These lower speed limits apply to vehicles pulling all sorts of trailers, including caravans and horse boxes.
Where shouldn’t you park?
It may be tempting to park where you shouldn’t while you run a quick errand. Careless parking is a selfish act and could endanger other road users. It’s important not to park at or near a bus stop, as this could inconvenience passengers and may put them at risk as they get on or off the bus.
Over what distance are you allowed to reverse?
You mustn’t reverse further than is necessary. You may decide to turn your vehicle around by reversing into an opening or side road. When you reverse, always look all around you, and watch for pedestrians. Don’t reverse from a side road into a main road.
You’re approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you’re in the wrong lane?
There are times when road markings are obscured by queuing traffic, or you’re unsure which lane to use. If, at the last moment, you find you’re in the wrong lane, don’t cut across or bully other drivers to let you in. Follow the lane you’re in and find somewhere safe to turn around and rejoin your route.
Where will you see these red and white markers?
If there’s a bend just before a level crossing, you may not be able to see the level-crossing barriers or waiting traffic. These signs give you an early warning that you may find these hazards just around the bend.
There’s a tractor ahead. You want to overtake but you aren’t sure whether it’s safe. What should you do?
Following a tractor can be frustrating, but never overtake if you’re unsure whether it’s safe. Ask yourself: ‘Can I see far enough down the road to ensure that I can complete the manoeuvre safely?’ It’s better to be delayed for a minute or two than to take a chance that may cause a collision.
When may you drive over a footpath?
It’s illegal to drive on or over a footpath, except to gain access to a property. If you need to cross a pavement, give priority to pedestrians.
You’re on a well-lit road at night, in a built-up area. How will using dipped headlights help?
You may be difficult to see when you’re travelling at night, even on a well-lit road. If you use dipped headlights rather than sidelights, other road users should be able to see you more easily.
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ArrayWhich vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at roundabouts?
A long vehicle may have to straddle lanes either on or approaching a roundabout so that the rear wheels don’t hit the kerb. If you’re following a long vehicle, stay well back and give it plenty of room.
To help keep your vehicle secure at night, where should you park?
Whenever possible, park in an area that will be well lit at night.
What should you do when you meet an obstruction on your side of the road?
Take care if you have to pass a parked vehicle on your side of the road. Give way to oncoming traffic if there isn’t enough room for you both to continue safely.
The dual carriageway you’re turning right onto has a very narrow central reservation. What should you do?
When the central reservation is narrow, you should treat a dual carriageway as one road. Wait until the road is clear in both directions before emerging to turn right. If you try to treat it as two separate roads and wait in the middle, you’re likely to cause an obstruction and possibly a collision.
You park at night on a road with a 40 mph speed limit. What should you do?
You must use parking lights when parking at night on a road or in a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph. You must also park in the direction of the traffic flow and not close to a junction.
What does this sign tell you?
The blue-and-red circular sign on its own means that waiting restrictions are in force. This sign shows that you’re leaving the controlled zone and waiting restrictions no longer apply.
Where’s the safest place to park your vehicle at night?
If you have a garage, use it. Your vehicle is less likely to be a victim of car crime if it’s in a garage. Also, in winter, the windows will be kept free from ice and snow.
A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?
Leave the lane free for cyclists. At other times, when the lane isn’t in operation, you should still be aware that there may be cyclists about. Give them plenty of room as you pass and allow for their movement from side to side, especially in windy weather or on a bumpy road.
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