England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which of these road users must not use a motorway?

   • ACyclists
   • BCar drivers with a full licence
   • CLorry drivers
   • DCoach drivers
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   Answer: A. Cyclists

   Rule 253: motorways must not be used by pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and certain slow vehicles, among others.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Why might a cyclist suddenly swerve out into the road?

   • ABecause they must ride in the centre of the road
   • BTo let you overtake
   • CTo avoid a drain cover or a wet or icy patch
   • DTo race the traffic
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   Answer: C. To avoid a drain cover or a wet or icy patch

   Rule 213: cyclists may swerve to avoid drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches. Give them plenty of room.

3. Question 3 of 25

   At a parallel crossing, who must you give way to?

   • AHorse riders and pedestrians
   • BCyclists only, not pedestrians
   • CPedestrians and cyclists
   • DPedestrians only, not cyclists
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   Answer: C. Pedestrians and cyclists

   Rule H2: you must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.

4. Question 4 of 25

   A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What should you do?

   • ALeave them and drive off to find help
   • BStand them up and walk them around
   • CPut them in the recovery position until help arrives
   • DGive them something to drink while you wait
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   Answer: C. Put them in the recovery position until help arrives

   Annex 7: if the casualty is unconscious and breathing, place them in the recovery position until medical help arrives.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Why should you look round as well as using your mirrors before you change lanes?

   • ALooking round tells other drivers you are about to move
   • BMirrors have blind spots where a vehicle can be hidden
   • CIt is quicker than using the mirrors
   • DMirrors make vehicles look closer than they are
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   Answer: B. Mirrors have blind spots where a vehicle can be hidden

   Rule 161: mirrors do not show everything. A quick look round covers the blind spots.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACar and motorcycle hire
   • BParking for cars and motorcycles
   • CMotor vehicles only
   • DNo motor vehicles
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   Answer: D. No motor vehicles

   A car and a motorcycle inside a red circle mean no motor vehicles may go past the sign.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What must a trailer have in case the main coupling fails?

   • AA spare wheel of the same size
   • BA red flag on the back
   • CA secondary coupling, such as a safety chain
   • DA second number plate on the side
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   Answer: C. A secondary coupling, such as a safety chain

   Rule 98: a trailer must have a secondary coupling device in case the main coupling fails.

8. Question 8 of 25

   When may you use the hard shoulder of a motorway?

   • AIn an emergency, or when told to by police or signs
   • BTo have a short rest when you feel tired
   • CTo overtake slow traffic when there is a long queue
   • DTo stop for a few minutes and make a phone call
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   Answer: A. In an emergency, or when told to by police or signs

   Rule 269: you must not use the hard shoulder except in an emergency or when directed by police, traffic officers or a traffic sign.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ASoft verges
   • BSlippery road
   • CRoad closed
   • DRoad works
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   Answer: D. Road works

   A person digging warns of road works ahead. Slow down and obey any temporary signs.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What do yellow marks on the kerb mean?

    • ANo loading at the times shown on nearby plates
    • BParking for Blue Badge holders only
    • CNo waiting at any time, day or night
    • DA bus stop where cars must not wait
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    Answer: A. No loading at the times shown on nearby plates

    Road markings: yellow kerb marks mean loading and unloading is not allowed at the times shown on nearby plates.

11. Question 11 of 25

    When may you use hazard warning lights while you are driving?

    • ATo thank a driver who has let you into a queue
    • BWhen you park for a few minutes on double yellow lines
    • COn motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways, to warn of a hazard
    • DWhen driving in heavy rain or spray on any road
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    Answer: C. On motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways, to warn of a hazard

    Rule 116: do not use hazard lights while driving except on motorways or unrestricted dual carriageways to warn of a hazard or obstruction ahead.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What do double yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?

    • AParking for permit holders only
    • BA loading bay for delivery vehicles only
    • CNo waiting only during the times on nearby plates
    • DNo waiting at any time, even without upright signs
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    Answer: D. No waiting at any time, even without upright signs

    Rule 238: double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, even without upright signs.

13. Question 13 of 25

    In heavy rain your steering suddenly feels unresponsive. What should you do?

    • ASteer sharply to the left towards the kerb
    • BEase off the accelerator and slow down gradually
    • CAccelerate to get through the water quickly
    • DBrake hard to stop as quickly as possible
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    Answer: B. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually

    Rule 227: if the steering becomes unresponsive, water is stopping the tyres gripping. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You cannot leave the recommended space to overtake a cyclist safely. What should you do?

    • AWait behind until you can
    • BSound your horn so they move over
    • COvertake with two wheels on the verge
    • DOvertake anyway, but slowly
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    Answer: A. Wait behind until you can

    Rule 163: if you cannot give the recommended space, wait behind and do not overtake.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHump bridge
    • BTunnel ahead
    • CSteep hill upwards
    • DUneven road
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    Answer: A. Hump bridge

    The road rises over a bridge. You may not see oncoming traffic until late, so slow down.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A pedestrian is hit by a car travelling at 40 mph. What does the Highway Code say is the likely result?

    • AThey will probably have only minor injuries
    • BThey will probably be killed
    • CSpeed makes little difference
    • DThey will usually walk away unhurt
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    Answer: B. They will probably be killed

    Rule 207: a pedestrian hit at 40 mph will probably be killed. At 20 mph there is about a 1 in 20 chance of death.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo entry for vehicles
    • BRoad closed for road works
    • COne-way traffic ahead
    • DNo stopping at any time
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    Answer: A. No entry for vehicles

    A red circle with a white bar means no entry. You must not drive past this sign.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You park on a road and leave the car. What must you do?

    • ASwitch off the engine and apply the handbrake
    • BLeave the hazard lights flashing and the engine running
    • CLeave the engine running with the handbrake on
    • DSwitch off the engine and leave it in neutral without the handbrake
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    Answer: A. Switch off the engine and apply the handbrake

    Rule 239: you must switch off the engine, headlights and fog lights, and apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What must you be able to read, in good daylight, to meet the driving eyesight rule?

    • AA number plate from 20 metres
    • BYour speedometer from 2 metres
    • CA road sign from 100 metres away
    • DA number plate from 10 metres
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    Answer: A. A number plate from 20 metres

    Rule 92: you must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres (20.5 metres for old-style plates) in good daylight.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad narrows on both sides
    • BRoad narrows on the right
    • CBend to the right ahead
    • DRoad narrows on the left
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    Answer: B. Road narrows on the right

    Only the right-hand edge moves in. The symbol is reversed when the road narrows on the left.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Traffic lights have an advanced stop line for cyclists. Where must you stop when the lights are red?

    • AAnywhere, as long as no cyclists are waiting
    • BAt the first white line, before the cyclist area
    • CAt the second white line, after the cyclist area
    • DInside the cyclist area, close to the lights
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    Answer: B. At the first white line, before the cyclist area

    Rule 178: motorists must stop at the first white line when the signal is amber or red, so the waiting area stays free for cyclists.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the minimum space you should leave when overtaking a cyclist at speeds up to 30 mph?

    • A1.5 metres
    • B0.5 metres
    • C3 metres
    • D1 metre
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    Answer: A. 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds up to 30 mph, and more at higher speeds.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADouble bend ahead, first to the left
    • BDouble bend ahead, first to the right
    • CRoad narrows on the left
    • DSlippery road
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    Answer: A. Double bend ahead, first to the left

    The line bends left and then right. The symbol is reversed when the first bend is to the right.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You need to set a new route on your sat nav during a journey. What should you do?

    • ASet it while driving slowly
    • BSet it at the next red traffic light
    • CFind a safe place to stop first
    • DType the address with one hand
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    Answer: C. Find a safe place to stop first

    Rule 150 says do not be distracted by maps or screens; find a safe place to stop if you need to. You must not hold the device while driving (Rule 149).

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad narrows on both sides
    • BHump bridge
    • CTunnel ahead
    • DDual carriageway ends
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    Answer: D. Dual carriageway ends

    The central reservation ends. Soon traffic will be coming towards you on the same road.

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