Theory Test Online 2026 Questions

This theory test online is built to get you ready for the actual DVSA theory test. We’ve kept the format, questions, and scoring system exactly like the real test. To pass, you’ll need to answer 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions correctly.

If you’re unsure of an answer, you can use the Hint feature available for each question. You can retake any of our tests as often as you like, with questions and answers shuffled each time for fresh practice. This online theory test contains 50 pro theory test questions and answers to practice.

During or after torrential rain, the motorway is causing you visibility problems. Spray is affecting your view of the motorway and affecting general driving conditions. What should you do?

Ensure that you have switched on your front fog lights

Use your indicators to indicate there is bad weather

Turn on your high beams

Have your headlights switched on in the dipped setting

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these emergency vehicles has a green flashing beacon:

A bomb disposal vehicle

A doctor’s car

A fire engine

A blood transfusion vehicle

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving down a road that is lit by street lights but there are no signs to tell you what the speed limit is. In these circumstances the speed limit is usually:

60mph

30mph

40mph

50mph

Correct! Wrong!

What is the typical stopping distance in good conditions when travelling at 70mph:

315 feet (96 metres)

197 feet (60 metres)

240 feet (73 metres)

175 feet (53 metres)

Correct! Wrong!

You are asked by a police officer to produce your documents but you do not have them with you. You may take them to a police station within how many days:

Seven days

Three days

Fourteen days

Thirty days

Correct! Wrong!

It is possible that an elderly person’s driving could be affected because:

They find it difficult to read road signs and markings

Their reaction times may not be as quick as they used to be

They get lost more easily

They are unable to give signals correctly

Correct! Wrong!

It has been raining and the road is wet. You should leave a distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of:

Three seconds

One second

Four seconds

Two seconds

Correct! Wrong!

You see people waiting at a pedestrian crossing. You should never wave them on to cross because:

They may just be chatting and not really wanting to cross

They may not see you and you will look foolish

It would be safer for everyone if you just carried on driving

There may be another vehicle coming and they would be in danger

Correct! Wrong!

The left hand lane on a motorway is for the use of:

Lorries and caravans

Anybody

The emergency services

Slow vehicles

Correct! Wrong!

What could be badly affected if the tyres are under inflated:

The suspension

The speed of the car

Changing gear

Braking

Correct! Wrong!

When you are travelling at a legal speed, another car behind you is trying to overtake you. Should you try and stop the driver from doing so?

Never

Yes, given that the other driver’s actions have made you uncomfortable

The driver could potentially harm you, so yes.

You should not, unless you are in a suitable position to safely prevent the driver from overtaking you

Correct! Wrong!

When must you NOT sound your horn?

When you are in a built up area between 7.30am and 11.30pm

When you are in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7.00am

When you are in a built up area between 8pm and 11:30pm

At any time when you are in a built up area

Correct! Wrong!

When should you update your V5C:

If you have an accident

If you move house

When your MOT is due

When you pass your driving test

Correct! Wrong!

You need to make a journey but it is very foggy. What should you do:

Leave more time for your journey

Keep your lights on full beam

Keep two seconds behind the vehicle in front

Follow the tail lights of the vehicle in front

Correct! Wrong!

You are towing a caravan and it starts to snake. How can you stop this from happening:

Turn the steering wheel from side to side in the opposite direction to the snaking

Speed up

Slow down quickly

Slow down gently

Correct! Wrong!

Following too closely behind a large vehicle is not a good idea because:

You may need to change your speed drastically

Your upholstery could be damaged

The life of your battery can get shorter

The length of your journey will increase

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving on a motorway and it is foggy. You know where the edge of the left hand lane is because there are reflective studs. What colour are they:

Green

White

Red

Amber

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving behind a tractor and would like to get past but you are not sure if it is safe to do so. What should you do:

Overtake as quickly as possible while flashing your headlights to warn any oncoming traffic that you are coming

Follow closely behind another car that is overtaking the tractor

Overtake as quickly as possible while sounding your horn to warn any oncoming traffic that you are coming

Not overtake until you are certain that it is safe to do so

Correct! Wrong!

When driving towards a crossroads that’s unmarked, how do you know if you have right of way?

You cannot know for certain

If you are driving faster than everyone else

If you have the largest vehicle

If you are driving on the newest looking road

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving along when another driver does something that upsets you. It may help if:

You sound your horn flash your lights and gesticulate

You stop your car and have a break until you feel calmer

You flash your lights

You sound your horn

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving along when you come to an area that is flooded. You drive through it but then you need to dry off your brakes. How do you do this:

You let them dry off naturally by stopping the car and waiting for about an hour

You speed up and drive fast for a little while

You let them dry off naturally by not using them for a few miles

You drive slowly and apply the brakes gently a few times

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving behind a long vehicle when it reaches a crossroads. It indicates left but moves to the right. What should you do:

Stay well back; it needs to move to the right to give itself the room to make the left hand manoeuvre possible

Move to the left of the long vehicle

Overtake as soon as you possibly can

Assume that the driver has used the indicator incorrectly and wants to actually turn right

Correct! Wrong!

You want to tow a caravan. What can you do to help with the handling:

Fit a stabiliser to the towbar

Fit power steering to the towing vehicle

Fit anti-lock brakes to the towing vehicle

Fit a jockey wheel to the towbar

Correct! Wrong!

If you park on the road at night when should you use parking lights:

If you park facing oncoming traffic

If there is a continuous white line in the middle of the road

If you park near to a bus stop

If you park on a road that has a speed limit of more than 30mph

Correct! Wrong!

When you are preparing to turn left off the road, onto a side road, what should you be most wary of?

Congested traffic on the side road

A one way system on the road

Pedestrians and cyclists

Vehicles parked at the side of the roads

Correct! Wrong!

Where will you find a crawler lane on a motorway:

On a slip road

Before a service station

On a steep gradient

Next to the hard shoulder

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these emergency vehicles might have a blue flashing beacon

An animal ambulance

A gritting lorry

The coastguard

A doctor’s car

Correct! Wrong!

Why is there more risk involved in overtaking a lorry than a car:

Because a lorry is heavier than a car so the brakes are not as good

Because a lorry may suddenly stop

Because a lorry is longer than a car

Because lorries are slower than cars

Correct! Wrong!

You are at the scene of an accident. What should you NOT do:

Call the emergency services

Offer someone who is involved a cigarette to calm them down

Warn other drivers that there is a problem by using your hazard lights

Ask other drivers to switch their engines off

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving behind a long vehicle and are approaching crossroads. The long vehicle indicates right but moves over to the left of the road. What should you do:

Stay well behind the long vehicle and be prepared to stop

Overtake the long vehicle so that you can get away from it as quickly as possible

Flash your headlights at the long vehicle so that the driver can become aware that the wrong indicator has been used

Report the driver of the long vehicle to the police

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving along when you see a hazard ahead. You should check your mirrors. Why is this:

Because you have to brake really hard

So that you can see what is happening on the road in front of you

Because you will need to speed up to get away from the hazard

So you can assess how any action that you take will affect other road users

Correct! Wrong!

When you drive you should wear sensible footwear. This is because:

Flat shoes will mean that the pedals will not wear out as quickly

You will find it easier to adjust your seat into the right position

Should you break down you will find it easier to walk to get help

You will have better control over the pedals

Correct! Wrong!

You are approaching a roundabout on a main road. There are yellow lines painted across the road. They are there:

To help you keep your distance from the vehicle in front

To help you choose which lane you need to be in

To let you know how far it is to the roundabout

To make you aware of how fast you are driving

Correct! Wrong!

On a motorway there are reflective studs between each lane. What colour are they:

Red

Green

Amber

White

Correct! Wrong!

What is a cover note:

The document that you receive before you get your registration document

The document that you receive before you get your MOT

The document that you receive before you get your driving licence

The document that you receive before you get your insurance certificate

Correct! Wrong!

You see a vehicle with a green flashing beacon. Who is this

A doctor going to an emergency call

A gritting lorry

A refuse collector

The police carrying out duties that are not emergencies

Correct! Wrong!

If you are at the scene of an accident you should:

Make sure that everybody has their hazard lights on

Make sure that you do not put yourself in any danger

Make sure that everybody gets out of their vehicles

Attend to anyone who is screaming

Correct! Wrong!

How long is an MOT certificate usually valid for:

Six months

20,000 miles

Twelve months

100,000 miles

Correct! Wrong!

You break down on a motorway and need to call for assistance. Why might it be better to use the emergency roadside phone rather than your mobile phone:

Using a mobile phone could distract other drivers

The emergency roadside phone will put you straight through to a garage that can help

The emergency roadside phone allows the emergency services to know where you are

Using a mobile phone will interfere with the frequency of the emergency services’ radios

Correct! Wrong!

You want to make a U turn in the road. Before you do so you should:

Signal and then begin the manoeuvre so that other drivers will slow down for you

Look over your shoulder to make sure that all is clear

Choose a lower gear so that you can make the manoeuvre really quickly

Use arm signals as well as indicators so that other drivers are fully aware of what you are about to do

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving towards traffic lights that have been on green for a while. What should you do:

Be prepared to stop

Brake hard so that you can be sure of stopping if they change to red

Stay at the same speed

Speed up so that you can get through them before they change

Correct! Wrong!

It is important that you check tyre pressure regularly. This should be done:

After a long journey

If you have been driving fast

When the tyres are cold

When the tyres are hot

Correct! Wrong!

You intend to park within a 40 mph area, and there is traffic moving in both directions. During the night, you should park:

The left side of the road with your hazard lights on

The left side of the road with your parking lights switched on

The right side of the road with your parking lights switched on

The right side of the road with your hazard lights on

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving and towing a trailer, which starts to swerve and snake. You should:

Brake hard

Ease off the accelerator and slow down gently

Release the steering wheel so that the swerving will correct itself

Speed up

Correct! Wrong!

When are you allowed to wait in a box junction:

When you are stuck in a queue of traffic

When you are waiting to turn right but are prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic

When you are waiting at a zebra crossing

Never

Correct! Wrong!

You are allowed to park on the right hand side of the road at night:

If you leave side lights on

If you park under a lamp post

Never

If it is a one-way street

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these will help to prevent neck injuries in the event of a collision:

Having a steering wheel that will collapse upon impact

Having anti-lock brakes

Having a seat that is air sprung

A head restraint that is properly adjusted

Correct! Wrong!

You are driving in very heavy rain. Your stopping distances are likely to be:

Ten times what they are in good conditions

Twice what they are in good conditions

The same as they are in good conditions

Five times what they are in good conditions

Correct! Wrong!

To be allowed to drive on the roads a learner driver MUST:

Have had professional driving lessons

Have a valid, signed provisional licence

Apply to take their driving test within twelve months

Have not received any penalty points on their licence

Correct! Wrong!

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Theory Test Online 2026 Questions

During or after torrential rain, the motorway is causing you visibility problems. Spray is affecting your view of the motorway and affecting general driving conditions. What should you do?

Which of these emergency vehicles has a green flashing beacon:

You are driving down a road that is lit by street lights but there are no signs to tell you what the speed limit is. In these circumstances the speed limit is usually:

What is the typical stopping distance in good conditions when travelling at 70mph:

You are asked by a police officer to produce your documents but you do not have them with you. You may take them to a police station within how many days:

It is possible that an elderly person’s driving could be affected because:

It has been raining and the road is wet. You should leave a distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of:

You see people waiting at a pedestrian crossing. You should never wave them on to cross because:

The left hand lane on a motorway is for the use of:

What could be badly affected if the tyres are under inflated:

When you are travelling at a legal speed, another car behind you is trying to overtake you. Should you try and stop the driver from doing so?

When must you NOT sound your horn?

When should you update your V5C:

You need to make a journey but it is very foggy. What should you do:

You are towing a caravan and it starts to snake. How can you stop this from happening:

Following too closely behind a large vehicle is not a good idea because:

You are driving on a motorway and it is foggy. You know where the edge of the left hand lane is because there are reflective studs. What colour are they:

You are driving behind a tractor and would like to get past but you are not sure if it is safe to do so. What should you do:

When driving towards a crossroads that’s unmarked, how do you know if you have right of way?

You are driving along when another driver does something that upsets you. It may help if:

You are driving along when you come to an area that is flooded. You drive through it but then you need to dry off your brakes. How do you do this:

You are driving behind a long vehicle when it reaches a crossroads. It indicates left but moves to the right. What should you do:

You want to tow a caravan. What can you do to help with the handling:

If you park on the road at night when should you use parking lights:

When you are preparing to turn left off the road, onto a side road, what should you be most wary of?

Where will you find a crawler lane on a motorway:

Which of these emergency vehicles might have a blue flashing beacon

Why is there more risk involved in overtaking a lorry than a car:

You are at the scene of an accident. What should you NOT do:

You are driving behind a long vehicle and are approaching crossroads. The long vehicle indicates right but moves over to the left of the road. What should you do:

You are driving along when you see a hazard ahead. You should check your mirrors. Why is this:

When you drive you should wear sensible footwear. This is because:

You are approaching a roundabout on a main road. There are yellow lines painted across the road. They are there:

On a motorway there are reflective studs between each lane. What colour are they:

What is a cover note:

You see a vehicle with a green flashing beacon. Who is this

If you are at the scene of an accident you should:

How long is an MOT certificate usually valid for:

You break down on a motorway and need to call for assistance. Why might it be better to use the emergency roadside phone rather than your mobile phone:

You want to make a U turn in the road. Before you do so you should:

You are driving towards traffic lights that have been on green for a while. What should you do:

It is important that you check tyre pressure regularly. This should be done:

You intend to park within a 40 mph area, and there is traffic moving in both directions. During the night, you should park:

You are driving and towing a trailer, which starts to swerve and snake. You should:

When are you allowed to wait in a box junction:

You are allowed to park on the right hand side of the road at night:

Which of these will help to prevent neck injuries in the event of a collision:

You are driving in very heavy rain. Your stopping distances are likely to be:

To be allowed to drive on the roads a learner driver MUST: