Theory Test Practice 2026

Test your skills on latest version of Throry Test Practice. This practice test 2026 cover all theory test topics. You get 50 multiple-choice questions from different categories of driving theory test. Read and understand well before answering any of question,

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A roof rack fitted to your car will cause:

Your fuel consumption to increase

Less chance of an accident

Your speed to increase

Your fuel consumption to decrease

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You are going to reverse into a side road but you aren’t sure the area is clear. Should you:

Get out of the car and check

Assume it is and go anyway

Check your side mirrors only

Check your rear mirrors only

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How long must you have held your full EC/EEA driving licence for, before supervising a learner driver:

Three years

Two years

One year

Five years

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You are waiting behind a cyclist at traffic lights, when they change should you:

Try to move before the cyclist does

Drive as near to them as possible to ensure you get through

Allow the cyclist time and room to move

Beep your horn and drive through before they can

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While waiting at a pelican crossing, an elderly person begins to cross the street. When the traffic lights turn to green, they are only halfway across the road. Do you:

Rev the car’s engine so they cross the road more quickly

Flash your headlights so the person is aware you are waiting

Give the person a wave that signals they should cross as quickly as possible

Remain stationary until they have reached a pedestrian footpath

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An accident casualty has injured their arm and they can move it, however, it is bleeding. Why should you instruct them to keep it upright?

It will stop the pain

It will be easier for the ambulance to see them

It will keep it out of your way

It will help ease the bleeding

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In addition to sentencing for a driving offence, what is the procedure a disqualified driver has to follow to re-obtain a driving licence?

Resit all tests after their period of disqualification has concluded, applying for a duplicate driving licence

Resit all tests after their period of disqualification has concluded, applying as a new driver

Pay all remaining fines, apply for a new licence and resit your test at any time during the disqualification period

Resit all driving tests and examinations of behaviour and skill at a time that suits them

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You are driving but ahead of you is a bus at a designated stop. Should you:

Beep as you pass the bus to notify the driver

Brake suddenly behind it and wait for it to go

Accelerate past the bus

Be prepared to slow down and give way if the bus suddenly moves

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If you have a collision what will reduce the risk of neck injury?

Holding your neck upright

A properly adjusted head restraint

Collapsible steering wheel

Having no seatbelt on

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While driving in foggy conditions, why is it recommended that you stay well behind the vehicle in front of you?

In the event that the vehicle’s fog lights startle you

In the event the vehicle stops abruptly

In case the vehicle changes direction at short notice

In the event that the vehicle’s brake lights startle you

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What should the left-hand lane of a motorway be used for?

Normal driving

Vehicles doing the minimum speed limit

Overtaking traffic in the middle lane

Breakdowns only

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If you have to slow down quickly on a motorway due to a hazard should you:

Flash headlights

Beep your horn

Wave with your arm out of the window

Switch on your hazard lights

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At an accident someone is unconscious, your main priorities should be:

Sweep up any broken glass or debris that is near them

Take names and details of all those involved

To carry on moving

Check the person’s airways, breathing and stop any heavy bleeding

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You wish to park in a 40mph zone which has traffic flowing in both directions. At night time, you should park:

On the right side of the road, with dimmed headlights

On the right side of the road, with parking lights on

On the left side of the road, with parking lights on

On the left side of the road without any lights activated

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What is the national speed limit for the outside lane of a motorway?

40 mph

70 mph

60 mph

50 mph

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You may drive over a footpath if:

You are getting to a property

It is at a dip in the kerb

No pedestrians are using the footpath

You need to overtake a slow-moving vehicle in front

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While travelling within the legal speed limit, another motorist attempts to overtake your car. Should you stop the motorist from doing this?

Yes, as the driver has the potential to harm you, your passengers and other drivers

No, unless you’re in a safe position to prevent the driver properly

Not under any circumstances

Yes, as this driver is making you feel uncomfortable

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You’re driving along a country road. A horse and rider are ahead of you. Do you:

Drive past slowly and give plenty of room

Drive faster to get past quickly

Flash your headlights when passing

Sound your horn to alert them

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While driving behind a vehicle on a road that is slippery and wet, what time gap should you leave between their car and yours?

Four seconds

Three seconds

One second

Two seconds

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A policeman flashes their headlights at you and points left. What should you do?

Turn left at the next roundabout

Turn left at the next side road

Brake immediately

Pull up on the left

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In which scenario should you never consider overtaking cyclists?

While approaching a right-hand bend

When the road is narrower than usual

Immediately before making a left-hand turn

On approach to a roundabout

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You’re going down a steep hill, to help control the vehicle you should:

Accelerate to get down as quickly as possible

Select a high gear and use the brakes firmly

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

Drive closest to the car in front of you

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You forget to switch off your rear fog lights when you have been driving in fog after it clears. This could:

Damage your car’s battery

Lessen your light’s brightness in the future use in fog

Affect the engine power

Be a breach of the law

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Upon driving through a flooded area, what should you do?

Stop the vehicle and check your tyres

Stop the vehicle and dry your brakes

Check your exhaust

Test your brakes to see they are functioning normally

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You’re involved in an accident with another vehicle. Someone sustains a neck injury and your vehicle is damaged. What should you find out from the other driver involved?

The driver’s name, address, number and insurance details

The driver’s history of accidents

How long the driver has been driving for

The driver’s occupation

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While driving on a busy main road, you realise that you are travelling against the oncoming flow of traffic. Do you:

Perform a three-point turn while in the main road

Perform a U-turn while in the main road

Pull in a side road nearest to the right before reversing back into the main road in the right direction

Pull into a side road, then turn around

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After heavy rain, the motorway is wet and road spray is affecting visibility and overall driving conditions. What do you do?

Ensure that your front fog lights are turned on

Ensure that your headlights are on and in a dipped setting

Ensure that your rear fog lights are turned on

Ensure that your hazard lights have been activated

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What vehicle should you allow extra room for when you overtake?

Bikes

Cars

Roadsweepers

Tractors

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You see a pedestrian with a red and white stick, what does this tell you about the pedestrian?

Deaf

Deaf and blind

Blind

Have epilepsy

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You are driving down the motorway and planning to turn off at the next junction, however you miss your exit. What should you do?

Perform a U-turn at the next gap in the central reservation

Reverse in the left-hand lane if no cars are coming

Carry on until you reach the next junction you can exit at

Reverse on the hard shoulder back to the exit

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While travelling within the legal speed limit, the motorist behind flashes its headlights. What should you do?

Keep travelling at your chosen speed, the driver will overtake when they themselves deem it safe to do so

Brake sharply so the vehicle sees your brake lights

Wave your hand out the window

Accelerate to generate a gap between you and the vehicle behind

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You have a collision while you’re driving, what is the first thing to do?

Carry on driving

Call your insurance company

Stop at the scene

Call somebody you know to ask advice.

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On a standard three-lane motorway, what is the purpose of the right-hand lane?

For use by high-sided vehicles

For high-speed cruising on the motorway

For low-speed cruising on the motorway

For the purpose of overtaking

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If turning left to enter a side road, which hazard should you watch out for the most?

If the side road has a one-way system

Pedestrians

Vehicles parked on either side

Congested traffic

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What driving style will cause risk to all on the road:

Cautious

Defensive

Responsible

Competitive

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Following on from the purchase of a new car, when will the first MOT certificate need to be acquired?

Two years

Four years

Three years

A year

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Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which of the following:

Gearbox

Suspension

Exhaust system

Cooling system

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Your mobile rings while you are driving your vehicle. When is it appropriate for you to accept the call?

While travelling on rural roads which don’t have much traffic

If you are confident that your ability to drive will not be compromised by the distraction

Once you have stopped in a legally-permitted place

While on dual carriages and motorways

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You are waiting to emerge at a junction but parked vehicles are restricting your view. What can you do to help you see?

Check your interior mirrors

Get out of the car and look

Look in a shop window’s reflection of traffic

Ask a passenger to look behind

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Your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel, what would you do first?

Get out of your car and flag down any driver for help

Get out of your car and stand behind it to show other drivers it isn’t moving

Switch on your hazard lights and call your breakdown company

Wait in your car until it gets reported to the police

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You are driving in strong winds and wish to overtake a motorcyclist. What should you do?

Pass with speed to ensure that you complete the overtake quickly

Stay close to the motorcyclist while overtaking

Pass as soon as you can

Overtake the motorcyclist as wide as possible

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You are towing a trailer on the motorway. What is the maximum speed you can go at?

30 mph

70 mph

40 mph

60 mph

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It is unacceptable to reverse:

Into side roads

For longer than the length of one car

For a longer period of time than you need to

In an area with many buildings, as well as stationary and moving vehicles

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You are at a railway level crossing and the red light signal carries on flashing after the train has passed. Should you:

Carry on slowly

Wait

Go through as quickly as possible

Sound your horn to tell other drivers

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You are driving behind a large goods vehicle, it signals right but starts to move left. Should you:

Carry on and keep to the right

Overtake it to avoid collision

Accelerate and sound your horn

Slow down and let it turn

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You want to park facing downhill, should you:

Park with one wheel up the kerb

Park closest as possible to the car in front

Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb and put on the handbrake

Park with two wheels up the kerb

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When approaching an unmarked crossroads, who has right of way?

Nobody

The driver travelling on the widest road

The driver travelling at the fastest speed

The driver travelling in the largest vehicle

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A roof rack fitted to your car will cause:

Your speed to increase

Less chance of an accident

Your fuel consumption to increase

Your fuel consumption to decrease

Correct! Wrong!

You are one of the first to help a motorcyclist injured in a traffic accident. When should you proceed to remove their helmet?

As soon as you arrive at the scene without hesitation

In all circumstances, except if the injured motorcyclist is in a shocked state

Upon the motorcyclist’s request

Only if its essential

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While at a mini-roundabout, you need to:

Give way to oncoming traffic on your right

Give way to oncoming traffic on your left

Give way to oncoming traffic ahead of you

Come to a halt even when there is no traffic

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