England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   You must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced. When is this generally the case?

   • AOnly after sunset, on unlit roads
   • BWhen you cannot see more than 1 kilometre
   • CWhen you cannot see more than 300 metres (984 feet)
   • DWhen you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet)
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   Answer: D. When you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet)

   Rule 226: use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres.

2. Question 2 of 25

   The traffic lights change to amber as you approach. What should you do?

   • AStop on the far side of the junction instead
   • BStop at the line, unless you are too close to stop safely
   • CGo on if nobody is waiting at the crossing
   • DSpeed up to get through before it turns red
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   Answer: B. Stop at the line, unless you are too close to stop safely

   Rule 175: amber means stop at the stop line. Go on only if you have already crossed the line or are too close to stop safely.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You are supervising a learner driver. May you use a hand-held mobile phone?

   • AYes, once the learner has passed the theory test
   • BNo, the ban applies to supervisors too
   • CYes, because you are not the one driving
   • DYes, but only to make short calls
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   Answer: B. No, the ban applies to supervisors too

   Rule 149 says you must not use a hand-held phone or similar device while driving or while supervising a learner driver.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Your passenger asks to get out on a road with this sign. What should you do?

   • AStop briefly with your hazard warning lights on
   • BDrive on until you reach a place where stopping is allowed
   • CStop with two wheels on the pavement
   • DStop for no more than two minutes
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   Answer: B. Drive on until you reach a place where stopping is allowed

   On a clearway you must not stop on the main carriageway, not even to pick up or set down passengers.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does the driving routine "MSM" stand for?

   • AMirrors, signal, manoeuvre
   • BManoeuvre, signal, mirrors
   • CMirror, steer, move
   • DMove, stop, mirror
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   Answer: A. Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre

   The Highway Code reminder is Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre: check what is behind you, signal if needed, then make the move.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad narrows on the right
   • BCrossroads ahead
   • CLane closed on the right
   • DSide road on the right ahead
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   Answer: D. Side road on the right ahead

   A thinner line joining from one side warns of a side road. Watch for vehicles pulling out.

7. Question 7 of 25

   A person is waiting at the kerb at the zebra crossing ahead. What should you do?

   • AWave them across the road
   • BSpeed up to pass before they step out
   • CSound your horn to warn them
   • DBe ready to slow down and stop to let them cross
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   Answer: D. Be ready to slow down and stop to let them cross

   Look out for people waiting at a zebra crossing and be ready to stop. Do not wave them across, as another vehicle may be coming.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep 6 feet 6 inches from other vehicles
   • BNo vehicles taller than 6 feet 6 inches
   • CNo vehicles wider than 6 feet 6 inches
   • DRoad narrows in 6 feet 6 inches
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   Answer: C. No vehicles wider than 6 feet 6 inches

   Arrows pointing in from the sides show a width limit. Vehicles wider than the size shown must not pass.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo U-turns
   • BOne-way system ahead
   • CMini-roundabout
   • DTurning area for buses
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   Answer: C. Mini-roundabout

   A blue circle with three white arrows going clockwise marks a mini-roundabout.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What shape are most signs that give orders?

    • ARectangles
    • BTriangles
    • CCircles
    • DDiamonds
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    Answer: C. Circles

    Traffic signs: signs giving orders are mostly circular. Triangles warn and rectangles inform.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You are driving along a residential street with parked cars. Which hazard should you expect?

    • AChildren running out between parked cars
    • BTractors pulling out of fields
    • CTrams crossing at high speed
    • DVehicles joining from a slip road
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    Answer: A. Children running out between parked cars

    Rule 152: in residential streets, look out for children running out between parked cars, opening doors and vehicles pulling out.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A fire starts in your car's engine compartment. What should you do?

    • AGet everyone out and call the fire service, with the bonnet shut
    • BOpen the bonnet straight away and try to put the fire out
    • CPour water into the engine through the front grille
    • DKeep driving carefully to the nearest garage
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    Answer: A. Get everyone out and call the fire service, with the bonnet shut

    Annex 6: get everyone out quickly. Do not try to put out an engine fire, because opening the bonnet can make it flare up.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn back, road closed
    • BU-turns allowed here
    • CNo U-turns
    • DSharp bend ahead
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    Answer: C. No U-turns

    The U-shaped arrow with a red bar means you must not make a U-turn.

14. Question 14 of 25

    At a junction, double broken white lines are painted across your side of the road. What do they mean?

    • AGive way to traffic on the major road
    • BNo entry for all vehicles
    • CYou must always come to a full stop
    • DYou have priority over the major road
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    Answer: A. Give way to traffic on the major road

    Road markings: double broken white lines across the road mean give way to traffic on the major road.

15. Question 15 of 25

    A motorcyclist is injured in a crash. Should you take off their helmet?

    • AOnly if the helmet looks damaged
    • BOnly if essential and you are trained
    • CYes, straight away
    • DYes, if they say it hurts
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    Answer: B. Only if essential and you are trained

    Rule 283: do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it is essential and you are trained to do so.

16. Question 16 of 25

    On a motorway with three or more lanes, which of these must not use the right-hand lane, except in special cases?

    • AAn electric car
    • BA car carrying four passengers
    • CA car towing a caravan
    • DA motorcycle
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    Answer: C. A car towing a caravan

    Rule 265: vehicles towing trailers, and some large goods and passenger vehicles, must not use the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 30 mph?

    • A12 metres (40 feet)
    • B23 metres (75 feet)
    • C53 metres (175 feet)
    • D36 metres (118 feet)
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    Answer: B. 23 metres (75 feet)

    Rule 126: at 30 mph the typical stopping distance is 23 metres: 9 metres thinking and 14 metres braking.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo entry for all vehicles
    • BSlow down and go on if the road is clear
    • CGive way only if traffic is coming
    • DStop and give way
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    Answer: D. Stop and give way

    The eight-sided red sign means stop. You must stop at the solid white line and give way to traffic on the major road.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Another driver flashes their headlights at you while you wait at a junction. What should you do?

    • AFlash your lights back to say thank you, then pull out
    • BPull out straight away, as they are letting you go
    • CCheck it is safe before you move, as they may not mean "go"
    • DSound your horn to let them know you are coming
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    Answer: C. Check it is safe before you move, as they may not mean "go"

    Rule 111: never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to go. Check for yourself.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You are first to arrive at a crash. What should you ask the drivers at the scene to do?

    • AMove injured people into their cars
    • BDrive away from the scene quickly
    • CSound their horns to warn traffic
    • DSwitch off their engines and stop smoking
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    Answer: D. Switch off their engines and stop smoking

    Rule 283: ask drivers to switch off their engines and ask everyone to stop smoking.

21. Question 21 of 25

    After a collision, you did not give your name and address at the scene. When must you report it to the police?

    • AAs soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours
    • BWithin 48 hours, by post or online
    • COnly if the other driver asks you to
    • DWithin seven days, at any police station
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    Answer: A. As soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours

    Rule 286: if you do not give your name and address at the time, report the collision to the police as soon as reasonably practicable and within 24 hours.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Amber lights are flashing on a motorway signal. What do they mean?

    • AThe motorway is closed ahead
    • BUse the hard shoulder now
    • CThere is a hazard ahead; slow down
    • DSpeed up to clear the area
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    Answer: C. There is a hazard ahead; slow down

    Rule 257: flashing amber lights warn of a hazard ahead. Slow down until you pass a sign showing the hazard has ended.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A pedestrian is carrying a white cane with a red band. What does this mean?

    • AThey are a road safety officer
    • BThey are learning to use a cane
    • CThey have a broken leg
    • DThey are deaf and blind
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    Answer: D. They are deaf and blind

    Rule 207: a white cane with a red band, or a dog with a red and white harness, shows the person is deafblind.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo overtaking
    • BCar parking ahead
    • CTwo-way traffic ahead
    • DKeep a safe gap from the car in front
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    Answer: A. No overtaking

    The two cars side by side in a red circle mean you must not overtake.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Your car pulls to one side when you brake. What is the most likely cause?

    • AToo much oil in the engine sump
    • BA brake fault or wrongly inflated tyres
    • CA loose or twisted seat belt
    • DLow screenwash in the reservoir
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    Answer: B. A brake fault or wrongly inflated tyres

    Annex 6: if the vehicle pulls to one side when braking, it is most likely a brake fault or incorrectly inflated tyres. See a garage straight away.

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