Northern Ireland Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 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
   Show answer

   Answer: C. At least once a week

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

2. Question 2 of 25

   An area of white chevrons on the road is bordered by a solid white line. When may you enter it?

   • ATo park
   • BOnly in an emergency
   • CWhen you are turning left
   • DWhenever you want to overtake
   Show answer

   Answer: B. Only in an emergency

   Rule 130: if chevrons are bordered by solid white lines, you must not enter the area except in an emergency.

3. Question 3 of 25

   The police ask to see your driving documents and you do not have them with you. How long may you be given to show them at a police station?

   • A14 days
   • BSeven days
   • C24 hours
   • D30 days
   Show answer

   Answer: B. Seven days

   Annex 3: if you cannot show your licence, insurance certificate and MOT certificate, you may be asked to take them to a police station within seven days.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo left turn
   • BTurn left ahead
   • CBend to the left ahead
   • DLeft lane closed ahead
   Show answer

   Answer: A. No left turn

   A red circle with a red bar across a left arrow means you must not turn left.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are overtaking another vehicle at night. When may you use main beam?

   • ANever; main beam is not allowed at night
   • BAs soon as you come up behind it
   • CAll the way through the overtake
   • DOnly once you are level, if it will not dazzle anyone
   Show answer

   Answer: D. Only once you are level, if it will not dazzle anyone

   Rule 115: keep your headlights dipped when overtaking until you are level with the other vehicle.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What could low brake fluid lead to?

   • ALower fuel use
   • BBrake failure
   • CFaster acceleration
   • DBrighter headlights
   Show answer

   Answer: B. Brake failure

   Annex 6: low brake fluid may result in brake failure and a crash. Check fluid levels regularly.

7. Question 7 of 25

   How long should you cool a burn with clean, cool water?

   • AOnly until it stops stinging
   • BFor at least 20 minutes
   • CFor about 1 minute
   • DFor about 5 minutes
   Show answer

   Answer: B. For at least 20 minutes

   Annex 7: cool the burn for at least 20 minutes with plenty of clean, cool water.

8. Question 8 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
   Show answer

   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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AOne-way traffic
   • BAhead only
   • CMotorway ahead
   • DPriority over oncoming traffic
   Show answer

   Answer: A. One-way traffic

   This blue rectangle tells you the road carries one-way traffic. The round blue "ahead only" sign is a different, circular sign.

10. Question 10 of 25

    For how long must a learner's supervisor have held a full licence for that type of car?

    • AAt least ten years
    • BAt least three years
    • CAt least one year
    • DAt least five years
    Show answer

    Answer: B. At least three years

    Annex 3: the supervisor must have held a full licence for that type of car for at least three years.

11. Question 11 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
    Show answer

    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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AFalling or fallen rocks
    • BQuarry entrance
    • CSoft verges
    • DUneven road
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Falling or fallen rocks

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

13. Question 13 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
    Show answer

    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.

14. Question 14 of 25

    The police signal you to pull over. What must you do?

    • AStop at once, wherever you are
    • BCarry on until the next junction
    • CPull over and stop as soon as it is safe
    • DDrive to the nearest police station
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Pull over and stop as soon as it is safe

    Police usually get your attention with flashing blue lights, headlights or a siren, then point or use the left indicator. You must pull over and stop as soon as it is safe.

15. Question 15 of 25

    On a smart motorway, when may the hard shoulder be used as a normal lane?

    • AOnly when a speed limit is shown above it
    • BAt night, when roads are quieter
    • CWhen a red X is shown above it
    • DWhenever the traffic is heavy
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Only when a speed limit is shown above it

    Rule 269: where the hard shoulder can be a running lane, use it only when a speed limit is shown above it. A red X or blank sign means emergencies only.

16. Question 16 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
    Show answer

    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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You are taking a medicine and are not sure whether it affects driving. What should you do?

    • ADrive only on quiet roads until you know
    • BAsk your doctor or pharmacist before you drive
    • CDrive more slowly than usual to be safe
    • DDrink strong coffee to stay alert
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before you drive

    Rule 96: check with your doctor or pharmacist, and do not drive if you are told you may be impaired.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A school crossing patrol shows a "Stop for children" sign. What must you do?

    • AStop
    • BSound your horn and continue
    • CStop only if children are already on the road
    • DSlow down and drive past carefully
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Stop

    Rule 210: you must stop when a school crossing patrol shows a Stop for children sign.

19. Question 19 of 25

    At a roundabout, who should you normally give priority to?

    • ATraffic coming from your right
    • BLarge vehicles only
    • CTraffic coming from your left
    • DTraffic waiting behind you
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Traffic coming from your right

    Rule 185: on reaching a roundabout, give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless signs or markings say otherwise.

20. Question 20 of 25

    On a junction warning sign like this, what does the broader line show?

    • AThe road with the higher speed limit
    • BThe road that has priority
    • CThe road you must turn into
    • DThe road that is closed
    Show answer

    Answer: B. The road that has priority

    On warning signs, a broader line shows the priority through route.

21. Question 21 of 25

    A red X is shown above your lane on a motorway. What does it mean?

    • AYou may use the lane for one more mile
    • BThe lane is for buses and coaches only
    • CThe lane is closed; you must not drive in it
    • DThere is a speed camera in that lane ahead
    Show answer

    Answer: C. The lane is closed; you must not drive in it

    Rule 258: a red X marks a closed lane. You must move to an open lane and must not drive in the closed one.

22. Question 22 of 25

    When should you check your mirrors?

    • AOnly once you have moved off and reached your speed
    • BOften, and always before you signal, change direction or speed
    • COnly on motorways and dual carriageways
    • DOnly when you are about to reverse or park
    Show answer

    Answer: B. Often, and always before you signal, change direction or speed

    Rule 161 says use your mirrors often so you always know what is behind and beside you, and always before signalling or changing direction or speed.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A broken white centre line becomes longer, with shorter gaps. What does this mean?

    • AYou may overtake freely
    • BA bus lane is starting
    • CThere is a hazard ahead
    • DThe road is ending
    Show answer

    Answer: C. There is a hazard ahead

    Rule 127: when the centre line lengthens and the gaps shorten, it is a hazard warning line. Only cross it if the road is clear and you need to.

24. Question 24 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
    Show answer

    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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What do "School keep clear" markings mean?

    • AKeep clear, even to pick up or drop off children
    • BOnly school buses may park here
    • CPark here only to drop off children
    • DParking is allowed here at weekends
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Keep clear, even to pick up or drop off children

    Road markings: keep the school entrance clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down children.

Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.

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