Scotland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATram lane ahead
   • BLevel crossing without barrier or gate ahead
   • CRailway station ahead
   • DLevel crossing with barrier ahead
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   Answer: B. Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead

   The steam train symbol warns of a level crossing with no gate or barrier. Look and listen for trains.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AEnd of motorway
   • BMotorway closed ahead
   • CStart of motorway
   • DBridge closed ahead
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   Answer: A. End of motorway

   The red diagonal bar shows that the motorway ends. Look for new speed limits and other road users.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your car has driver assistance systems, such as lane departure warning. Who is responsible for the car?

   • AThe car maker
   • BThe system itself
   • CNobody, while the system is switched on
   • DYou, the driver
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   Answer: D. You, the driver

   Rule 150: you are still responsible for the vehicle when you use a driver assistance system. Do not rely on it.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AZoo ahead
   • BWild animals
   • CFarm animals
   • DHorse riders ahead
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   Answer: B. Wild animals

   A deer in a red triangle warns that wild animals such as deer may run onto the road.

5. Question 5 of 25

   After this sign, which of these road users is banned from the road?

   • ACyclists
   • BCars towing caravans
   • CLarge goods vehicles
   • DCoaches
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   Answer: A. Cyclists

   Motorways must not be used by pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and some slow vehicles.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are supervising a learner driver. May you use a hand-held mobile phone?

   • AYes, once the learner has passed the theory test
   • BNo, the ban applies to supervisors too
   • CYes, because you are not the one driving
   • DYes, but only to make short calls
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   Answer: B. No, the ban applies to supervisors too

   Rule 149 says you must not use a hand-held phone or similar device while driving or while supervising a learner driver.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo waiting
   • BParking allowed
   • CSpeed limit ends
   • DNo vehicles except bicycles being pushed
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   Answer: D. No vehicles except bicycles being pushed

   A plain red ring with a white middle means no vehicles. You may still push a bicycle.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AQuayside or river bank
   • BFerry terminal ahead
   • CFord ahead
   • DRisk of flooding
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   Answer: A. Quayside or river bank

   The road may run along an open quay or river bank. Take care not to drive into the water.

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You park your car on a road at night. When must you leave parking lights on?

    • AWhen the road has a limit over 30 mph
    • BOnly on motorways and dual carriageways
    • COnly on roads without street lights
    • DOn every road, whatever the limit
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    Answer: A. When the road has a limit over 30 mph

    Rule 249: all vehicles must show parking lights when parked on a road or lay-by with a speed limit over 30 mph.

12. Question 12 of 25

    How can you find out when a single yellow line applies?

    • AIt always applies, 24 hours a day
    • BCheck the times on nearby plates or zone signs
    • CIt never applies on Saturdays or Sundays
    • DIt only applies during school holidays
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    Answer: B. Check the times on nearby plates or zone signs

    Rule 238: you must not wait or park on a single yellow line during the times shown on nearby time plates or zone entry signs.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You need to set a new route on your sat nav during a journey. What should you do?

    • ASet it while driving slowly
    • BSet it at the next red traffic light
    • CFind a safe place to stop first
    • DType the address with one hand
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    Answer: C. Find a safe place to stop first

    Rule 150 says do not be distracted by maps or screens; find a safe place to stop if you need to. You must not hold the device while driving (Rule 149).

14. Question 14 of 25

    You are driving a car on a single carriageway road and pass this sign. What is the highest speed you may drive?

    • A50 mph
    • B40 mph
    • C70 mph
    • D60 mph
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    Answer: D. 60 mph

    The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road is 60 mph.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You passed your driving test last year. How many penalty points within two years of passing will cause your licence to be cancelled?

    • A6 or more
    • B12 or more
    • C3 or more
    • D9 or more
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    Answer: A. 6 or more

    New drivers lose their licence if they get 6 or more penalty points within two years of passing their test.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad narrows on the right
    • BCrossroads ahead
    • CLane closed on the right
    • DSide road on the right ahead
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    Answer: D. Side road on the right ahead

    A thinner line joining from one side warns of a side road. Watch for vehicles pulling out.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn back, road closed
    • BU-turns allowed here
    • CNo U-turns
    • DSharp bend ahead
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    Answer: C. No U-turns

    The U-shaped arrow with a red bar means you must not make a U-turn.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASoft verges
    • BSlippery road
    • CRoad closed
    • DRoad works
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    Answer: D. Road works

    A person digging warns of road works ahead. Slow down and obey any temporary signs.

19. Question 19 of 25

    How long is a theory test pass certificate valid?

    • ATwo years
    • BFive years
    • CSix months
    • DOne year
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    Answer: A. Two years

    You must pass your practical driving test within two years of passing the theory test, or take the theory test again.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALevel crossing without barrier ahead
    • BLevel crossing with barrier or gate ahead
    • CCattle grid ahead
    • DRoad works ahead
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    Answer: B. Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead

    The gate symbol warns of a railway level crossing that has a barrier or gate.

21. Question 21 of 25

    How often does the Highway Code recommend a break on a long journey?

    • AOnly when you need to buy fuel
    • BAt least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving
    • C30 minutes after every hour of driving
    • D5 minutes after every four hours of driving
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    Answer: B. At least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving

    Rule 91 recommends a break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A herd of animals is blocking the road ahead. What should you do?

    • ADrive slowly and carefully through the herd
    • BSound your horn to move the animals on
    • CStop and switch off your engine until they have gone
    • DRev your engine to warn them you are there
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    Answer: C. Stop and switch off your engine until they have gone

    Rule 214: if a herd is blocking the road, stop and switch off your engine until they have left the road.

23. Question 23 of 25

    When may you enter a box junction marked with yellow criss-cross lines?

    • AWhen your exit road or lane is clear
    • BOnly when turning left
    • CAs soon as the car in front has entered
    • DWhenever the lights are green
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    Answer: A. When your exit road or lane is clear

    Rule 174: do not enter a box junction unless your exit road or lane is clear.

24. Question 24 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).

25. Question 25 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.

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