Northern Ireland Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   A bus ahead is signalling to pull away from a bus stop. What should you do?

   • AGive way to it if you can do so safely
   • BSound your horn to warn the driver
   • CSpeed up and pass it
   • DFlash your lights so it waits
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   Answer: A. Give way to it if you can do so safely

   Rule 223: give priority to buses when it is safe, especially when they signal to pull away from stops.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What is the maximum speed of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters used on the road?

   • A15 mph
   • B4 mph
   • C8 mph
   • D20 mph
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   Answer: C. 8 mph

   Rule 220: powered vehicles used by disabled people have a maximum speed of 8 mph (12 km/h).

4. Question 4 of 25

   How much longer can stopping distances be on icy roads than on dry roads?

   • AUp to ten times longer
   • BThe same, if your tyres are good
   • CUp to three times as long
   • DUp to twice as long
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   Answer: A. Up to ten times longer

   Rule 230: in icy or snowy weather, stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads.

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?

   • 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATwo-way traffic straight ahead
   • BDual carriageway ahead
   • COvertaking allowed ahead
   • DOne-way street ahead
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   Answer: A. Two-way traffic straight ahead

   Two arrows pointing in opposite directions warn that you will soon meet oncoming traffic on the same road.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ASlippery road
   • BSoft verges
   • CUneven road
   • DHump bridge
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   Answer: C. Uneven road

   The bumpy line warns that the road surface ahead is uneven. Slow down.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Which phrase can you say to check that you are keeping a two-second gap?

    • A"Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre"
    • B"Stop, look and listen"
    • C"Think once, think twice, think bike"
    • D"Only a fool breaks the two-second rule"
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    Answer: D. "Only a fool breaks the two-second rule"

    Rule 126: as the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, say the phrase. If you reach the point before you finish, you are too close.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You are driving close behind a large lorry. Why is this a problem?

    • ALorries are not allowed to brake suddenly
    • BYou will use much less fuel than normal
    • CThe driver may not see you, and it blocks your view
    • DThe lorry's rear lights will dazzle you
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    Answer: C. The driver may not see you, and it blocks your view

    Rules 221 and 222: the driver may not see you, and large vehicles block your view. Drop back.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You see a horse rider ahead. What is the highest speed at which you should pass?

    • AUnder 20 mph
    • BUnder 10 mph
    • CUnder 30 mph
    • DUnder 15 mph
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    Answer: B. Under 10 mph

    Rule 163 and Rule 215: pass horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles at under 10 mph.

14. Question 14 of 25

    When may you pass vehicles on their left on a motorway?

    • AIn queues, when your lane is moving faster
    • BWhenever the left lane is clear of traffic
    • CWhen the car ahead is going below 70 mph
    • DNever, in any situation at all
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    Answer: A. In queues, when your lane is moving faster

    Rule 268: do not overtake on the left, except in congestion where your lane happens to move faster than the lane on your right.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Red lights are flashing above your lane on a motorway. What must you do?

    • ACarry on but slow down
    • BMove onto the hard shoulder
    • CMove to an open lane
    • DStop at once in your lane
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    Answer: C. Move to an open lane

    Rule 258: red flashing lights mark a closed lane. Follow the signs to move into an open lane.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does the green background on this direction sign tell you?

    • AIt is a tourist route
    • BIt is a primary route
    • CIt is a motorway
    • DIt is a local route
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    Answer: B. It is a primary route

    Primary routes have green signs. Motorway signs are blue, local route signs are white and tourist signs are brown.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You are joining a motorway from a slip road. Who has priority?

    • AYou, as the joining driver
    • BTraffic already on the motorway
    • CWhoever is going faster
    • DLorries and buses only
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    Answer: B. Traffic already on the motorway

    Rule 259: give priority to traffic already on the motorway and match your speed to fit safely into the left lane.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A vehicle coming from your right is signalling left into the road you are waiting to leave. What should you do?

    • APull out, because it is signalling
    • BSound your horn and pull out
    • CFlash your lights and pull out
    • DWait until you are sure it is turning
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    Answer: D. Wait until you are sure it is turning

    Rule 170: do not assume a vehicle signalling left will actually turn. Wait and make sure.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APriority over oncoming traffic
    • BOne-way traffic
    • CAhead only
    • DMotorway ahead
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    Answer: C. Ahead only

    A blue circle with a white arrow pointing up orders you to go straight ahead only.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    When giving chest compressions to an adult, about how deep should you press?

    • AAround 5 to 6 centimetres
    • BAs lightly as possible
    • CAround 1 centimetre
    • DAround 10 to 12 centimetres
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    Answer: A. Around 5 to 6 centimetres

    Annex 7: press down around 5 to 6 centimetres, at a rate of about twice a second.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AAdvised speed 30 mph
    • BMaximum speed 30 mph
    • CMinimum speed 30 mph
    • DEnd of the 30 mph limit
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    Answer: B. Maximum speed 30 mph

    A number inside a red circle is a maximum speed limit. You must not drive faster than 30 mph.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Which unit do speed limit signs in the UK use?

    • AKilometres per hour (km/h)
    • BKnots
    • CMiles per hour (mph)
    • DMetres per second
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    Answer: C. Miles per hour (mph)

    UK speed limit signs show miles per hour. Distances on UK signs are shown in miles and yards.

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