England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   A driver behind wants to overtake you. What should you do?

   • AKeep a steady speed, and slow down if needed to let them pass
   • BMove towards the centre of the road to block them
   • CSpeed up a little so they cannot get past you
   • DBrake sharply to warn them to drop back
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   Answer: A. Keep a steady speed, and slow down if needed to let them pass

   Rule 168: never block a driver who wants to pass. Speeding up while someone is overtaking you is dangerous.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What is the minimum type of motor insurance the law requires?

   • AFully comprehensive
   • BThird party
   • CBreakdown cover
   • DThird party, fire and theft
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   Answer: B. Third party

   Annex 3: the minimum cover required by law is third-party insurance.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You keep a car untaxed and off the road. What must you do?

   • ANothing, as long as it stays off the road
   • BTell the police where the car is kept
   • CTell your insurance company only
   • DMake a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
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   Answer: D. Make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)

   Annex 3: if you keep a vehicle untaxed and off the road, you must declare SORN. It is an offence not to.

4. Question 4 of 25

   You are turning left into a side road. A pedestrian is waiting to cross it. What should you do?

   • ATurn first, because vehicles have priority
   • BGive way to the pedestrian
   • CSound your horn to warn them
   • DWave them back onto the pavement
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   Answer: B. Give way to the pedestrian

   Rule H2: at a junction, give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road you are turning into or out of.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You need glasses to read a number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?

   • AOnly at night
   • BOnly when it is raining
   • COnly on motorways
   • DAt all times while driving
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   Answer: D. At all times while driving

   Rule 92: if you need glasses or contact lenses to meet the eyesight rule, you must wear them at all times while driving.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ABuses only on the whole road
   • BContra-flow bus lane
   • CBus station entrance
   • DWith-flow bus lane on the left
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   Answer: D. With-flow bus lane on the left

   The bus lane runs the same way as the other traffic. Do not drive in it during its hours unless the sign shows your type of vehicle.

7. Question 7 of 25

   How much longer can stopping distances be on icy roads than on dry roads?

   • AUp to ten times longer
   • BThe same, if your tyres are good
   • CUp to three times as long
   • DUp to twice as long
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   Answer: A. Up to ten times longer

   Rule 230: in icy or snowy weather, stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You have parked on the left. How does the Highway Code suggest you open the driver's door on your right?

   • AWith your left hand, so you look over your shoulder
   • BWith your right hand, as quickly as you can
   • CAfter sounding your horn to warn others
   • DBy pushing it wide open in one movement
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   Answer: A. With your left hand, so you look over your shoulder

   Rule 239: where you can, open the door with the hand on the opposite side. This makes you look over your shoulder for cyclists and traffic.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A load sticks out from your vehicle. Can you leave it parked on a road at night without lights?

   • ANo, it must have lights at night
   • BYes, if it has a red flag
   • CYes, on any road
   • DYes, if it faces the traffic
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   Answer: A. No, it must have lights at night

   Rule 250: vehicles with projecting loads must not be left on a road at night without lights.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AFalling or fallen rocks
    • BQuarry entrance
    • CSoft verges
    • DUneven road
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    Answer: A. Falling or fallen rocks

    Rocks falling from a cliff warn that there may be rocks on the road ahead.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You are joining a motorway from a slip road. Who has priority?

    • AYou, as the joining driver
    • BTraffic already on the motorway
    • CWhoever is going faster
    • DLorries and buses only
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    Answer: B. Traffic already on the motorway

    Rule 259: give priority to traffic already on the motorway and match your speed to fit safely into the left lane.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATwo-way traffic crosses a one-way road
    • BGive way to oncoming vehicles
    • CContra-flow bus lane
    • DYou have priority over vehicles coming from the opposite direction
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    Answer: D. You have priority over vehicles coming from the opposite direction

    On this blue sign your white arrow is the larger one, so oncoming traffic must give way to you.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Does the hierarchy of road users mean pedestrians and cyclists have no responsibilities?

    • AYes, cyclists have no duties at all
    • BOnly when they are on cycle tracks
    • CNo, everyone must still behave responsibly
    • DYes, only drivers have any duties
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    Answer: C. No, everyone must still behave responsibly

    The Highway Code introduction says the hierarchy does not remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly.

14. Question 14 of 25

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

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

    Rule 124: the national speed limit for cars on dual carriageways is 70 mph.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You need to stop in an emergency and your car has ABS. What should you do with the brake pedal?

    • APump the brake pedal quickly on and off
    • BBrake gently so that the ABS does not work
    • CPull the handbrake on as hard as you can
    • DPress firmly and keep pressing until you have slowed
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    Answer: D. Press firmly and keep pressing until you have slowed

    Rule 120: in an emergency, apply the footbrake firmly and do not release the pressure until the car has slowed enough.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A school crossing patrol shows you this sign. What must you do?

    • ASlow down and drive around the patrol
    • BStop only if a child is already in the road
    • CStop and wait while the children cross
    • DSound your horn and drive on
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    Answer: C. Stop and wait while the children cross

    You must stop when a school crossing patrol shows a "Stop for children" sign.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AZebra crossing ahead
    • BPedestrian zone, no vehicles
    • CFootbridge ahead
    • DPedestrians in the road ahead
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    Answer: A. Zebra crossing ahead

    A person walking over black and white stripes warns of a zebra crossing ahead.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You are waiting to pull out of a junction. When should you go?

    • AOnly when there is a gap large enough for you to join safely
    • BAs soon as a driver on the main road flashes their lights
    • CWhen traffic on the main road is moving slowly
    • DWhen you have crept halfway over the give way lines
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    Answer: A. Only when there is a gap large enough for you to join safely

    Rule 170: look all around before you emerge, and do not pull out until there is a safe gap.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACycle shop ahead
    • BCycle route ahead
    • CNo cycling
    • DRoute for pedal cycles only
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    Answer: B. Cycle route ahead

    A bicycle in a red triangle warns that a cycle route joins or crosses the road ahead.

20. Question 20 of 25

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

    • A50 mph
    • B40 mph
    • C70 mph
    • D60 mph
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    Answer: D. 60 mph

    The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road is 60 mph.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn left ahead
    • BKeep left
    • CNo left turn
    • DVehicles may pass either side
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    Answer: B. Keep left

    A white arrow pointing down to the left on a blue circle means you must keep to the left, often of a traffic island.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASide road on the right
    • BBend to the right ahead
    • CRight turn only
    • DNo right turn
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    Answer: D. No right turn

    A red circle means you must not do something. The arrow with a red bar across it means no right turn.

23. Question 23 of 25

    How should cyclists and motorcyclists cross tram tracks?

    • ADiagonally, at a good speed
    • BRiding along between the rails
    • CDirectly, at right angles to the rails
    • DAt a shallow angle to the rails
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    Answer: C. Directly, at right angles to the rails

    The tramway rules say it is safest for cyclists and motorcyclists to cross tram tracks directly at right angles. Give them extra space.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You want to turn right at a box junction. When may you wait inside the box?

    • AWhen only oncoming or right-turning traffic stops you
    • BWhen your exit is blocked by queuing traffic
    • CWhenever the traffic lights are red
    • DNever, in any situation
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    Answer: A. When only oncoming or right-turning traffic stops you

    Rule 174: you may enter and wait when you want to turn right and are only stopped by oncoming traffic or other right-turning vehicles.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What is the typical thinking distance at 30 mph?

    • A6 metres
    • B9 metres
    • C14 metres
    • D23 metres
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    Answer: B. 9 metres

    Rule 126: at 30 mph you travel about 9 metres before you even start to brake.

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