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England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026

Learner drivers in England take the same car theory test as the rest of Great Britain: 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, plus a separate hazard perception video part. This practice adds questions on rules and charges you meet in England, such as the London pavement parking ban, the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ, and Clean Air Zones in English cities.

Read before you practiseStart with the England Driving Rules Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 20

    What does the Highway Code say about parking on the pavement in London?
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    Answer: D. You must not park partly or wholly on it, with limited exceptions

    Rule 244: you must not park partially or wholly on the pavement in London or Scotland, apart from limited exceptions.

  2. Question 2 of 20

    Outside London, what does the Highway Code say about parking on the pavement in England?
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    Answer: B. Do not park on the pavement unless signs permit it

    Rule 244: outside London and Scotland you should not park on the pavement unless signs permit it. Pavement parking can cause problems for pedestrians, wheelchair users, blind people and people with pushchairs.

  3. Question 3 of 20

    Which area does London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) cover?
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    Answer: A. All London boroughs, but not the M25

    TfL says the ULEZ operates across all London boroughs and does not include the M25.

  4. Question 4 of 20

    When does London's Ultra Low Emission Zone operate?
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    Answer: B. 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day

    TfL says the ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year except Christmas Day (25 December).

  5. Question 5 of 20

    What is the daily ULEZ charge for a car that does not meet the standards and is not exempt?
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    Answer: A. £12.50

    TfL says drivers of cars that do not meet the ULEZ standards, and are not exempt, must pay a £12.50 daily charge.

  6. Question 6 of 20

    On weekdays, during which hours does the London Congestion Charge apply?
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    Answer: B. 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday

    TfL says the Congestion Charge applies 07:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, and 12:00 to 18:00 at weekends and on bank holidays.

  7. Question 7 of 20

    When is there no London Congestion Charge at all?
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    Answer: C. From Christmas Day to the New Year's Day bank holiday

    TfL says there is no charge between Christmas Day and the New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive).

  8. Question 8 of 20

    Your car does not meet ULEZ standards and you drive into the Congestion Charge zone during charging hours. What must you pay?
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    Answer: A. Both the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ charge

    They are separate charges. TfL says that if your vehicle does not meet ULEZ standards you must also pay the ULEZ charge.

  9. Question 9 of 20

    Which class of Clean Air Zone in England charges older private cars?
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    Answer: C. Class D

    Only class D Clean Air Zones include private cars. Classes A to C cover vehicles such as buses, taxis, lorries and vans.

  10. Question 10 of 20

    In which of these English cities does the Clean Air Zone charge older private cars?
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    Answer: B. Birmingham

    Birmingham and Bristol have class D zones, which include cars. Bath, Bradford and Sheffield have class C zones, which do not charge private cars.

  11. Question 11 of 20

    Bradford has a class C Clean Air Zone. Does it charge private cars?
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    Answer: C. No, class C zones do not include private cars

    Class C zones cover vehicles such as buses, coaches, taxis, lorries and vans, but not private cars. Only class D includes cars.

  12. Question 12 of 20

    What emission standard must a diesel car meet to avoid a Clean Air Zone charge in England?
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    Answer: C. Euro 6

    Diesel cars that meet Euro 6, and petrol cars that meet Euro 4, do not pay the charge.

  13. Question 13 of 20

    You drive a car that must pay into an English Clean Air Zone. By when must you pay?
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    Answer: B. By 11:59 pm on the sixth day after you entered

    You can pay up to 6 days before, or by 11:59 pm on the sixth day after driving in. Otherwise you may get a penalty charge notice.

  14. Question 14 of 20

    You use the Dartford Crossing and need to pay the Dart Charge. When is the payment deadline?
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    Answer: C. Midnight the day after you cross

    GOV.UK says you must pay the Dart Charge by midnight the day after you cross. You can also pay in advance.

  15. Question 15 of 20

    During which hours do you usually have to pay the Dart Charge?
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    Answer: A. 6 am to 10 pm

    GOV.UK says you usually need to pay if you use the Dartford Crossing between 6 am and 10 pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

  16. Question 16 of 20

    Which of these vehicles does not need to pay the Dart Charge?
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    Answer: D. A motorcycle

    Motorcycles, mopeds and quad bikes do not need to pay the Dart Charge.

  17. Question 17 of 20

    What is the drink-drive limit in England, measured in blood?
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    Answer: D. 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

    In England, Wales and Northern Ireland the limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood (35 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath).

  18. Question 18 of 20

    In a built-up area in England, what is the speed limit for a car unless signs show otherwise?
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    Answer: C. 30 mph

    Rule 124: the built-up area limit for cars is 30 mph in England and Scotland. In Wales it is 20 mph.

  19. Question 19 of 20

    You drive from England into Scotland. What changes about the drink-drive limit?
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    Answer: B. It becomes lower

    The blood limit is 80 mg per 100 ml in England but only 50 mg in Scotland.

  20. Question 20 of 20

    You drive from England into a town in Wales. What do you need to know about the speed limit on street-lit roads?
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    Answer: A. Most are 20 mph, unless signs show otherwise

    Wales introduced a default 20 mph limit on restricted roads in September 2023. Some roads have kept 30 mph and are signed.

What to know before the test

  • The multiple-choice part has 50 questions and you have 57 minutes. You need 43 correct answers to pass.
  • Three of the multiple-choice questions are about a short, silent video of a normal driving situation. You can watch it as many times as you like.
  • The hazard perception part has 14 video clips. Each developing hazard is worth up to 5 points, and the pass mark is 44 out of 75.
  • You must not park partly or wholly on the pavement in London, apart from limited exceptions. Elsewhere in England, do not do it unless signs permit it.
  • London's Ultra Low Emission Zone covers all London boroughs and runs 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day.
  • Birmingham and Bristol have class D Clean Air Zones, which charge older private cars that do not meet the emission standards.

Frequently asked questions

Is the driving theory test different in England?

No. Learners in England take the same DVSA car theory test as the rest of Great Britain: 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes (pass mark 43), plus hazard perception.

Is pavement parking illegal in England?

In London, yes: you must not park partly or wholly on the pavement, apart from limited exceptions. Elsewhere in England, the Highway Code says do not do it unless signs permit it.

Do I have to pay to drive in London?

It depends on the car and the area. The Congestion Charge applies in central London at set times, and cars that do not meet ULEZ standards pay a separate daily ULEZ charge across all London boroughs.

Which English cities have Clean Air Zones that charge private cars?

Birmingham and Bristol have class D zones, which include older private cars. Bath, Bradford, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside have zones that do not charge private cars.

Where do I book the theory test in England?

On GOV.UK. A car theory test costs £23 and you need a provisional driving licence first.

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