Northern Ireland Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   You are involved in a collision that causes damage or injury. What must you do?

   • AStop only if the police are there
   • BStop
   • CStop only if someone is hurt
   • DDrive on and phone the police later
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   Answer: B. Stop

   Rule 286: you must stop if you are involved in a collision that causes damage or injury.

2. Question 2 of 25

   You buy or sell a car. Who must you tell?

   • AYour local council
   • BThe DVLA
   • CThe DVSA
   • DThe police
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   Answer: B. The DVLA

   Annex 3: you must notify the DVLA when you buy or sell a vehicle, or change your name or address.

3. Question 3 of 25

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

   • A70 mph
   • B40 mph
   • C50 mph
   • D60 mph
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   Answer: C. 50 mph

   Rule 124: cars towing caravans or trailers are limited to 50 mph on single carriageways.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Should you reverse out of a side road into a main road?

   • ANo, you should not
   • BYes, if you are quick
   • CYes, at night when it is quiet
   • DYes, if you sound your horn
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   Answer: A. No, you should not

   Rule 201: do not reverse from a side road into a main road.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You start to feel sleepy on a long drive. What should you do?

   • AStop in a safe place and rest
   • BDrive faster to finish the journey sooner
   • COpen a window and keep going
   • DTurn the radio up loud
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   Answer: A. Stop in a safe place and rest

   Rule 91 says that if you feel sleepy you should stop in a safe place. Fresh air or loud music do not cure tiredness.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You reach this sign and the major road is completely empty. What must you do?

   • ASound your horn and drive on
   • BStop only if a vehicle is coming
   • CSlow down and drive on without stopping
   • DStop at the solid white line, then go when it is safe
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   Answer: D. Stop at the solid white line, then go when it is safe

   At a STOP sign you must stop every time, even when the road looks clear.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 50 mph?

   • A36 metres (118 feet)
   • B23 metres (75 feet)
   • C53 metres (175 feet)
   • D73 metres (240 feet)
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   Answer: C. 53 metres (175 feet)

   Rule 126: at 50 mph the typical stopping distance is 53 metres: 15 metres thinking and 38 metres braking.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    On an unrestricted dual carriageway, what must a tractor with a top speed of 25 mph or less use?

    • AHazard warning lights only
    • BA flashing amber beacon
    • CA red flag
    • DA flashing blue light
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    Answer: B. A flashing amber beacon

    Rule 225: on unrestricted dual carriageways, slow vehicles with a top speed of 25 mph or less, such as tractors, must use a flashing amber beacon.

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

    Before you drive off in snowy weather, what must you do?

    • AClear all windows, and clean the lights and number plates
    • BClear the windscreen but leave the side windows
    • CLet the snow blow off once you are moving
    • DClear a small patch on the windscreen only
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    Answer: A. Clear all windows, and clean the lights and number plates

    Rule 229: you must be able to see, so clear all windows. Lights must be clean and number plates clearly visible.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AFarm shop ahead
    • BWild horses or ponies
    • CWild animals
    • DCattle
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    Answer: D. Cattle

    A cow in a red triangle warns that cattle may be on or crossing the road.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Unless you are in an authorised parking space, how close to a junction should you avoid parking?

    • AWithin 100 metres (328 feet)
    • BWithin 50 metres (164 feet)
    • CWithin 2 metres (6 feet)
    • DWithin 10 metres (32 feet)
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    Answer: D. Within 10 metres (32 feet)

    Rule 243: do not stop or park opposite or within 10 metres of a junction, except in an authorised parking space.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A pedestrian is waiting at a zebra crossing. How should you let them know they can cross?

    • ASound your horn briefly to tell them to cross
    • BStop and wait, without waving or flashing your lights
    • CFlash your headlights to show you have seen them
    • DWave them across so they know it is safe
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    Answer: B. Stop and wait, without waving or flashing your lights

    Rule 195 says do not wave, flash your lights or use your horn to invite pedestrians across. Another vehicle may be coming.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 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.

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The real test: 43 of 50 multiple-choice questions, plus 44 of 75 in hazard perception