Scotland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What should you do?

   • ALeave them and drive off to find help
   • BStand them up and walk them around
   • CPut them in the recovery position until help arrives
   • DGive them something to drink while you wait
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   Answer: C. Put them in the recovery position until help arrives

   Annex 7: if the casualty is unconscious and breathing, place them in the recovery position until medical help arrives.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You are waiting to pull out of a junction. When should you go?

   • AOnly when there is a gap large enough for you to join safely
   • BAs soon as a driver on the main road flashes their lights
   • CWhen traffic on the main road is moving slowly
   • DWhen you have crept halfway over the give way lines
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   Answer: A. Only when there is a gap large enough for you to join safely

   Rule 170: look all around before you emerge, and do not pull out until there is a safe gap.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Why should you take extra care near trams?

   • AThey only run late at night
   • BThey are quick and quiet, and cannot steer round you
   • CThey always stop at every junction
   • DThey must give way to cars at all times
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   Answer: B. They are quick and quiet, and cannot steer round you

   Rule 224: trams move quickly and silently and cannot steer to avoid you.

6. Question 6 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
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   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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACycle parking
   • BRoute for pedal cycles only
   • CCycle route ahead
   • DNo cycling
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   Answer: D. No cycling

   A bicycle inside a red circle means no cycling.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACycle shop ahead
   • BCycle route ahead
   • CNo cycling
   • DRoute for pedal cycles only
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   Answer: B. Cycle route ahead

   A bicycle in a red triangle warns that a cycle route joins or crosses the road ahead.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What colour is the background of direction signs on primary routes?

   • AWhite
   • BGreen
   • CBrown
   • DBlue
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   Answer: B. Green

   Traffic signs: direction signs on primary routes have green backgrounds.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo left turn
    • BTurn left ahead
    • CBend to the left ahead
    • DLeft lane closed ahead
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    Answer: A. No left turn

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

11. Question 11 of 25

    A horse rider signals to you to slow down. What should you do?

    • ARev your engine so they know you are there
    • BSound your horn to warn the horse
    • CSlow down or stop as asked
    • DOvertake quickly to get past
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    Answer: C. Slow down or stop as asked

    Rule 215: do what riders ask when they signal you to slow down or stop. Horses can move very quickly if they are startled.

12. Question 12 of 25

    In Great Britain, when may a learner car driver drive on a motorway?

    • ANever, until they pass the practical test
    • BWith an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car
    • CWith any driver who is over 21
    • DAfter passing the theory test, with any supervisor
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    Answer: B. With an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car

    Rule 253: learner car drivers must not use motorways unless they are with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls.

13. Question 13 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.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You are leaving a motorway. Why should you check your speedometer on the slip road?

    • ASpeedometers are often wrong on motorways
    • BThe speed limit rises on slip roads
    • CTo make sure you keep at least 50 mph
    • DYou may be going faster than you think
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    Answer: D. You may be going faster than you think

    The motorway rules warn that your speed may be higher than you realise when you leave. Some slip roads have sharp bends.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    When may you use the hard shoulder of a motorway?

    • AIn an emergency, or when told to by police or signs
    • BTo have a short rest when you feel tired
    • CTo overtake slow traffic when there is a long queue
    • DTo stop for a few minutes and make a phone call
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    Answer: A. In an emergency, or when told to by police or signs

    Rule 269: you must not use the hard shoulder except in an emergency or when directed by police, traffic officers or a traffic sign.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Which road users are most likely to be injured in a collision?

    • AVan drivers making local deliveries
    • BPedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists
    • CPassengers in the back seats of cars
    • DLorry, bus and coach drivers on fast roads
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    Answer: B. Pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists

    The Highway Code introduction says these road users are most likely to be injured, with children, older adults and disabled people more at risk.

23. Question 23 of 25

    This sign gives you priority at a narrow bridge, but an oncoming car is already on the bridge. What should you do?

    • AFlash your headlights and drive on
    • BSound your horn so it reverses
    • CDrive on, because you have priority
    • DWait and let it come through
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    Answer: D. Wait and let it come through

    Having priority does not mean you should force your way. Let a vehicle that is already on the narrow section clear it.

24. Question 24 of 25

    How should you drive on an icy road?

    • AWith your hazard lights on the whole time
    • BAs normal, as long as your tyres are new
    • CSlowly, in a high gear, with very gentle braking
    • DQuickly, in a low gear, braking firmly
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    Answer: C. Slowly, in a high gear, with very gentle braking

    Rule 231: on icy roads drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible, and accelerate and brake very gently.

25. Question 25 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.

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