England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   This sign gives you priority at a narrow bridge, but an oncoming car is already on the bridge. What should you do?

   • AFlash your headlights and drive on
   • BSound your horn so it reverses
   • CDrive on, because you have priority
   • DWait and let it come through
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   Answer: D. Wait and let it come through

   Having priority does not mean you should force your way. Let a vehicle that is already on the narrow section clear it.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A speed limit is shown inside a red circle on a motorway sign. What is it?

   • AAn advisory speed for bad weather
   • BThe average speed of traffic ahead
   • CA legal limit that you must not exceed
   • DA minimum speed for that lane
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   Answer: C. A legal limit that you must not exceed

   Rule 261: you must not exceed a speed limit shown inside a red circle.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Where must you never stop or park, except in an emergency?

   • AIn a pay and display car park
   • BOn the zig-zag lines of a pedestrian crossing
   • CIn a marked bay on a quiet street
   • DOn your own driveway at home
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   Answer: B. On the zig-zag lines of a pedestrian crossing

   Rule 240: you must not stop or park on a pedestrian crossing, including the area marked by zig-zag lines.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AOne-way system ahead
   • BRoundabout ahead
   • CTurning area ahead
   • DMini-roundabout here
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   Answer: B. Roundabout ahead

   A red triangle is a warning. Arrows going clockwise inside it warn that there is a roundabout ahead.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are turning right onto a dual carriageway. The gap in the central reservation is deep enough for your whole car. What should you do?

   • AWait at the side road until someone flashes you out
   • BStop with the back of your car still in the near carriageway
   • CWait in the gap, treating each half as a separate road
   • DDrive along the central reservation to a better place
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   Answer: C. Wait in the gap, treating each half as a separate road

   Rule 173: if the central reservation is deep enough to protect your whole vehicle, treat each half as a separate road and wait in the gap. If it is too shallow, wait until you can cross both in one go.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres?

   • A2 mm on the outer edges, all the way round
   • B1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all the way round
   • C1 mm across the whole width, all the way round
   • D3 mm across the central half of the tread
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   Answer: B. 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all the way round

   Annex 6: car tyres must have at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tread and around the entire tyre.

7. Question 7 of 25

   At a pelican crossing the amber light is flashing. What must you do?

   • AWait for the red light to come on
   • BGo on, because drivers have priority
   • CGive way to anyone on it, then go on with care if clear
   • DStop and wait until the light turns green
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   Answer: C. Give way to anyone on it, then go on with care if clear

   Rule 196: when the amber light flashes at a pelican crossing, you must give way to pedestrians on the crossing.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You are driving a car on a dual carriageway and pass this sign. What is the highest speed you may drive?

   • A50 mph
   • B70 mph
   • C80 mph
   • D60 mph
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   Answer: B. 70 mph

   The national speed limit for cars on a dual carriageway is 70 mph, the same as on a motorway.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATwo-way traffic straight ahead
   • BDual carriageway ahead
   • COvertaking allowed ahead
   • DOne-way street ahead
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   Answer: A. Two-way traffic straight ahead

   Two arrows pointing in opposite directions warn that you will soon meet oncoming traffic on the same road.

10. Question 10 of 25

    How often does the Highway Code recommend a break on a long journey?

    • AOnly when you need to buy fuel
    • BAt least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving
    • C30 minutes after every hour of driving
    • D5 minutes after every four hours of driving
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    Answer: B. At least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving

    Rule 91 recommends a break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Overall stopping distance is made up of which two parts?

    • ASeeing distance and steering distance
    • BThinking distance and braking distance
    • CEngine braking and footbraking
    • DFollowing distance and passing distance
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    Answer: B. Thinking distance and braking distance

    Rule 126: stopping distance is the distance you travel while you react (thinking) plus the distance you travel while braking.

12. Question 12 of 25

    You are taking a medicine and are not sure whether it affects driving. What should you do?

    • ADrive only on quiet roads until you know
    • BAsk your doctor or pharmacist before you drive
    • CDrive more slowly than usual to be safe
    • DDrink strong coffee to stay alert
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    Answer: B. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before you drive

    Rule 96: check with your doctor or pharmacist, and do not drive if you are told you may be impaired.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AMaximum speed 30 mph
    • BMinimum speed 30 mph
    • CAdvised speed 30 mph
    • DEnd of the 30 mph limit
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    Answer: B. Minimum speed 30 mph

    A number on a blue circle is a minimum speed. Do not go slower than this unless it is unsafe.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does 10% on this sign mean?

    • AThe gradient is 1 in 10
    • BThe speed limit is 10 mph
    • CThe hill is 10 miles long
    • DOnly 10% of vehicles may use the hill
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    Answer: A. The gradient is 1 in 10

    A 10% gradient means the road drops about 1 metre for every 10 metres. Use a lower gear to help control your speed.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOne-way traffic
    • BAhead only
    • CMotorway ahead
    • DPriority over oncoming traffic
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    Answer: A. One-way traffic

    This blue rectangle tells you the road carries one-way traffic. The round blue "ahead only" sign is a different, circular sign.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What do flashing amber beacons on a vehicle usually warn you about?

    • AAn emergency vehicle on a 999 call
    • BA slow or stopped vehicle, such as a snow plough
    • CA bus that is about to pull out
    • DA police car that wants you to stop
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    Answer: B. A slow or stopped vehicle, such as a snow plough

    Rule 225: flashing amber beacons warn of a slow-moving or stationary vehicle. Approach with caution.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You are driving a slow vehicle and a long queue has built up behind you. What should you do?

    • AWave the traffic past you on a bend
    • BGo over the speed limit to keep up with traffic
    • CKeep going at the same speed
    • DPull in where it is safe and let the traffic pass
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    Answer: D. Pull in where it is safe and let the traffic pass

    Rule 169: do not hold up a long queue. Check your mirrors and pull in where it is safe to let traffic pass.

18. Question 18 of 25

    How much room should you give a motorcyclist when overtaking?

    • ANone, if they keep to the left
    • BLess than a car, because motorcycles are narrow
    • CAt least as much as you would give a car
    • DHalf a metre
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    Answer: C. At least as much as you would give a car

    Rule 163 and Rule 212: give motorcyclists at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Your car is stopped on a public road for some time. What does the law say about the engine?

    • AYou must not leave it running unnecessarily
    • BYou may leave it running while the car is unattended
    • CYou must leave it running to charge the battery
    • DYou must switch it off only on motorways
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    Answer: A. You must not leave it running unnecessarily

    Rule 123: you must not leave a vehicle engine running unnecessarily while it is stationary on a public road.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo right turn
    • BBend to the right ahead
    • CRoad narrows on the right
    • DTurn right ahead
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    Answer: B. Bend to the right ahead

    A curved line in a red triangle warns of a bend. Slow down before you reach it.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway road?

    • A40 mph
    • B70 mph
    • C50 mph
    • D60 mph
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    Answer: D. 60 mph

    Rule 124: the national speed limit for cars on single carriageways is 60 mph.

22. Question 22 of 25

    An older pedestrian is crossing slowly in front of you. What should you do?

    • ADrive carefully around them on the other side
    • BSound your horn so they know you are there
    • CEdge forward slowly to show you want to go
    • DWait patiently, without revving or edging forward
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    Answer: D. Wait patiently, without revving or edging forward

    Rule 207: give older pedestrians plenty of time. Do not rev your engine or move forward while they cross.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 70 mph?

    • A73 metres (240 feet)
    • B53 metres (175 feet)
    • C120 metres (394 feet)
    • D96 metres (315 feet)
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    Answer: D. 96 metres (315 feet)

    Rule 126: at 70 mph the typical stopping distance is 96 metres: 21 metres thinking and 75 metres braking.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Between which hours does the Highway Code advise you to avoid long journeys?

    • A6 am and 9 am
    • B2 pm and 4 pm
    • CMidnight and 6 am
    • D8 pm and 10 pm
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    Answer: C. Midnight and 6 am

    Rule 91 advises avoiding long journeys between midnight and 6 am, when you are more likely to feel sleepy.

25. Question 25 of 25

    When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?

    • AIf you hold it low down, below the steering wheel
    • BTo read a short text message in slow-moving traffic
    • CWhile you are waiting in a queue at red traffic lights
    • DIn a genuine emergency, to call 999 or 112 if unsafe to stop
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    Answer: D. In a genuine emergency, to call 999 or 112 if unsafe to stop

    Rule 149 bans using a hand-held phone while driving, even when stopped in traffic. A genuine emergency call is one of the few exceptions.

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The real test: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part