Scotland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AStaggered junction ahead
   • BDual carriageway ahead
   • CCrossroads ahead
   • DDouble bend ahead
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   Answer: A. Staggered junction ahead

   Side roads join from the left and right, but not opposite each other.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A driver holds their right arm straight out of the window. What does this signal mean?

   • AAsking you to overtake
   • BSlowing down or stopping
   • CMoving out to the right or turning right
   • DMoving in to the left or turning left
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   Answer: C. Moving out to the right or turning right

   Arm signals: a right arm held straight out means the driver intends to move out to the right or turn right.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AGive way to traffic on the major road
   • BYou have priority over the major road
   • CStop at the line even if the road is clear
   • DRoad narrows ahead
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   Answer: A. Give way to traffic on the major road

   The upside-down triangle means give way. Let traffic on the major road go first. You only need to stop if it is not clear.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway with a hard shoulder. How should you get out?

   • ABy the driver's door, then stand beside the car
   • BStay in the car until a recovery truck arrives
   • CAway from traffic if safe, then wait behind the barrier
   • DBy any door, then walk to the next exit
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   Answer: C. Away from traffic if safe, then wait behind the barrier

   Rule 277: get out on the side away from traffic if safe, and wait well away from your vehicle, behind the barrier where there is one.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You see a flashing amber light below a "School" sign. What does it mean?

   • AThe lower speed limit has now ended
   • BChildren may be crossing; drive very slowly
   • CYou must stop and wait until the light goes out
   • DThe school is closed today, so you can carry on
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   Answer: B. Children may be crossing; drive very slowly

   Rule 208: a flashing amber signal below a School warning sign means children may be crossing. Drive very slowly until clear.

6. Question 6 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
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   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.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You are overtaking a cyclist on a road with a 50 mph limit. How much space should you leave?

    • AExactly 1 metre
    • BMore than 1.5 metres
    • CLess than you would at 30 mph
    • DHalf a metre
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    Answer: B. More than 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: 1.5 metres is the minimum at up to 30 mph. Give cyclists more space at higher speeds.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the speed limit on a motorway for a car towing a caravan or trailer?

    • A60 mph
    • B55 mph
    • C50 mph
    • D70 mph
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    Answer: A. 60 mph

    Rule 124: cars towing caravans or trailers are limited to 60 mph on motorways and dual carriageways.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    At a crash, should you move injured people out of their vehicles?

    • AYes, always, as soon as you arrive
    • BOnly if they are unconscious
    • COnly if they are in immediate danger
    • DYes, if they ask you to
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    Answer: C. Only if they are in immediate danger

    Rule 283: do not move injured people from their vehicles unless they are in immediate danger.

16. Question 16 of 25

    At a roundabout, a cyclist in the left-hand lane is signalling right. What should you do?

    • AGive them room, as they may be going right round
    • BOvertake them quickly on the right-hand side
    • CSound your horn to warn them where you are
    • DCut across in front of them to take the first exit
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    Answer: A. Give them room, as they may be going right round

    Rule 186: cyclists may stay in the left lane while going round and signal right. Do not cut across them.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You need glasses to read a number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?

    • AOnly at night
    • BOnly when it is raining
    • COnly on motorways
    • DAt all times while driving
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    Answer: D. At all times while driving

    Rule 92: if you need glasses or contact lenses to meet the eyesight rule, you must wear them at all times while driving.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    After a collision, you did not give your name and address at the scene. When must you report it to the police?

    • AAs soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours
    • BWithin 48 hours, by post or online
    • COnly if the other driver asks you to
    • DWithin seven days, at any police station
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    Answer: A. As soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours

    Rule 286: if you do not give your name and address at the time, report the collision to the police as soon as reasonably practicable and within 24 hours.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AMaximum speed 30 mph
    • BMinimum speed 30 mph
    • CAdvised speed 30 mph
    • DEnd of the 30 mph limit
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    Answer: B. Minimum speed 30 mph

    A number on a blue circle is a minimum speed. Do not go slower than this unless it is unsafe.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does a blue circular sign with no red border usually give?

    • ATourist information
    • BMotorway directions
    • CA positive instruction
    • DA warning of a hazard
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    Answer: C. A positive instruction

    Traffic signs: blue circles with no red border mostly give positive instructions, such as turn left ahead.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does a red and amber traffic light showing together mean?

    • AStop; do not go until green shows
    • BGo if the way ahead is clear
    • CGo if you are turning left
    • DGet ready to stop at the line
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    Answer: A. Stop; do not go until green shows

    Light signals: red and amber also means stop. Do not pass through or start until green shows.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AFalling or fallen rocks
    • BQuarry entrance
    • CSoft verges
    • DUneven road
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    Answer: A. Falling or fallen rocks

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

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