England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What should you do first?

   • AGet everyone out and clear of the crossing
   • BPush the car off with everyone still inside
   • CWait in the car for help to arrive
   • DTry to restart the engine
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   Answer: A. Get everyone out and clear of the crossing

   The level crossing rules say get everyone out and clear of the crossing straight away, then use the railway telephone if there is one.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Emergency vehicles may use flashing lights of which colours?

   • ABlue, red or green
   • BAmber or white
   • CAmber only
   • DPurple or yellow
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   Answer: A. Blue, red or green

   Rule 219: look and listen for emergency vehicles using flashing blue, red or green lights and sirens.

3. Question 3 of 25

   A stationary bus is showing a "School Bus" sign. What should you do?

   • AOvertake quickly before the bus moves off
   • BFlash your headlights to tell the driver to wait
   • CSound your horn as you pass to warn children
   • DDrive slowly past, as children may be getting on or off
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   Answer: D. Drive slowly past, as children may be getting on or off

   Rule 209: drive carefully and slowly past a stopped school bus, as children may be getting on or off.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AChildren going to or from school
   • BPedestrians walking in the road ahead
   • CPlayground ahead
   • DPedestrian crossing ahead
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   Answer: A. Children going to or from school

   This sign warns that there is a school nearby. Children may be walking near or crossing the road.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ASlippery road
   • BDouble bend
   • CRisk of grounding
   • DUneven road
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   Answer: A. Slippery road

   The car with skid marks warns that the road may be slippery. Slow down and avoid harsh braking or steering.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Your engine has overheated. When should you take off the coolant filler cap?

   • AWhile the engine is hot, if you wear gloves
   • BStraight away, with the engine running
   • CNever; it must stay sealed
   • DOnly after the engine has cooled down naturally
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   Answer: D. Only after the engine has cooled down naturally

   Annex 6: wait until the engine has cooled naturally before removing the coolant filler cap and adding water or coolant.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Should you use a warning triangle if you break down on a motorway?

   • AOnly at night
   • BNo, never on a motorway
   • CYes, 100 metres behind your car
   • DYes, 45 metres behind your car
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   Answer: B. No, never on a motorway

   Rule 276: never use warning triangles on motorways.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You are going through a contraflow at road works. What should you do as you enter and leave it?

   • ASpeed up to get through quickly
   • BChange lanes to find the fastest one
   • CSwitch on your rear fog lights
   • DSlow down and keep a bigger gap
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   Answer: D. Slow down and keep a bigger gap

   The road works rules say lanes in a contraflow may be narrow, with no barrier from oncoming traffic, and the camber can change. Slow down and keep a bigger gap.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How can you tell when this restriction applies?

   • AIt always applies 24 hours a day
   • BIt only applies at weekends
   • CIt only applies after dark
   • DFrom the times shown on a plate near the sign
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   Answer: D. From the times shown on a plate near the sign

   Plates near the sign, and yellow lines on the road, show when waiting is not allowed.

10. Question 10 of 25

    In the first aid reminder "DR ABC", what does the D stand for?

    • ADrive
    • BDoctor
    • CDial
    • DDanger
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    Answer: D. Danger

    Annex 7: D is for Danger. Make sure it is safe to approach before you help.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AZoo ahead
    • BWild animals
    • CFarm animals
    • DHorse riders ahead
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    Answer: B. Wild animals

    A deer in a red triangle warns that wild animals such as deer may run onto the road.

12. Question 12 of 25

    You park your car on a road at night. When must you leave parking lights on?

    • AWhen the road has a limit over 30 mph
    • BOnly on motorways and dual carriageways
    • COnly on roads without street lights
    • DOn every road, whatever the limit
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    Answer: A. When the road has a limit over 30 mph

    Rule 249: all vehicles must show parking lights when parked on a road or lay-by with a speed limit over 30 mph.

13. Question 13 of 25

    When must you wear a seat belt in a car?

    • AOnly on journeys longer than 30 minutes
    • BOnly on motorways and fast roads
    • CWhenever one is fitted, unless you are exempt
    • DOnly when sitting in the front seats
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    Answer: C. Whenever one is fitted, unless you are exempt

    Rule 99: you must wear a seat belt in cars, vans and goods vehicles if one is fitted, unless you are exempt.

14. Question 14 of 25

    In Great Britain, when does a car normally need its first MOT?

    • AOne year after it was first registered
    • BTen years after it was first registered
    • CThree years after it was first registered
    • DFive years after it was first registered
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    Answer: C. Three years after it was first registered

    Annex 3: cars normally need an MOT three years from first registration, and then every year.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You park on a road at night. Which way should your car face?

    • AAny way, as long as the lights are on
    • BTowards the nearest junction
    • CAgainst the traffic flow
    • DThe same way as the traffic flow
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    Answer: D. The same way as the traffic flow

    Rule 248: you must not park on a road at night facing against the traffic flow, unless in a recognised parking space.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo stopping (clearway)
    • BNo vehicles
    • CParking for permit holders only
    • DNo waiting at set times
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    Answer: A. No stopping (clearway)

    A red cross on a blue background marks a clearway. You must not stop on the main carriageway.

17. Question 17 of 25

    The road is wet. How should you change your gap to the vehicle in front?

    • AAdd half a second
    • BAt least double it
    • CHalve it
    • DKeep it the same
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    Answer: B. At least double it

    Rule 126 and Rule 227: stopping distances are at least double on wet roads, so the gap should be at least doubled.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A cyclist ahead looks back over their shoulder. What might this mean?

    • AThey may be about to pull out or turn
    • BThey are about to get off their bike
    • CThey want you to overtake straight away
    • DThey are checking that your lights are on
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    Answer: A. They may be about to pull out or turn

    Rule 212: when a cyclist or motorcyclist looks over their shoulder, they may be about to pull out or turn. Give them time and space.

19. Question 19 of 25

    You are turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming vehicle is also turning right. Which method is generally safer?

    • ALeft side to left side
    • BBoth wait until the other gives up
    • CWhoever flashes their lights first goes
    • DRight side to right side
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    Answer: D. Right side to right side

    Rule 181: turning right side to right side is generally the safer method, as you can see oncoming traffic more easily.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which of these riders must not use a motorway?

    • AA rider of a motorcycle under 50 cc
    • BA driver towing a caravan
    • CA rider of a 600 cc motorcycle with a full licence
    • DA minibus driver
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    Answer: A. A rider of a motorcycle under 50 cc

    Rule 253: riders of motorcycles under 50 cc and holders of provisional motorcycle licences must not use motorways.

21. Question 21 of 25

    How often does the Highway Code advise you to check your tyre pressures and fluid levels?

    • AOnly before long holidays
    • BEvery six months
    • CAt least once a week
    • DOnce a year at the MOT
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    Answer: C. At least once a week

    Annex 6 advises checking tyre pressures weekly and fluid levels at least weekly.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Many large vehicles are fitted with speed limiters. What top speed are they often limited to?

    • A70 mph
    • B80 mph
    • C40 mph
    • D56 mph
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    Answer: D. 56 mph

    Rule 222: many large vehicles are speed-limited to 56 mph (90 km/h), even on motorways.

23. Question 23 of 25

    In a built-up area, during which hours must you not sound your horn, unless another road user is a danger?

    • ABetween 10 pm and 6 am
    • BBetween midnight and 8 am
    • CBetween 9 pm and 7 am
    • DBetween 11.30 pm and 7 am
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    Answer: D. Between 11.30 pm and 7 am

    Rule 112: you must not sound your horn in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7 am, or while stationary, unless another road user poses a danger.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You plan to drive later today. What does the Highway Code say is the best approach to alcohol?

    • ADrink only beer
    • BHave no more than one drink an hour
    • CEat a big meal and drink as normal
    • DDo not drink at all
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    Answer: D. Do not drink at all

    Rule 95: the best solution is not to drink at all when you plan to drive. Alcohol slows reactions and affects judgement.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Why must a rear-facing baby seat never be fitted in a seat with an active frontal airbag?

    • AThe airbag could badly hurt the baby in a crash
    • BThe airbag will stop working properly
    • CThe baby will be too far from the driver
    • DThe baby seat will not fit in the front
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    Answer: A. The airbag could badly hurt the baby in a crash

    Rule 101: a rear-facing baby seat must not be fitted in a seat protected by an active frontal airbag, as this can cause serious injury or death.

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