UK Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   How should you drive round a mini-roundabout?

   • AStop before you reach every mini-roundabout
   • BDrive straight over the middle marking
   • CTreat it like an ordinary crossroads
   • DGo round the central marking, unless you are too large
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   Answer: D. Go round the central marking, unless you are too large

   Rule 188: all vehicles must pass round the central markings, except large vehicles that physically cannot.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Should you reverse out of a side road into a main road?

   • ANo, you should not
   • BYes, if you are quick
   • CYes, at night when it is quiet
   • DYes, if you sound your horn
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   Answer: A. No, you should not

   Rule 201: do not reverse from a side road into a main road.

4. Question 4 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
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   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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   There are double white lines in the middle of the road, and the line nearest you is solid. What does this mean?

   • AYou may cross it to overtake if the road is clear
   • BDo not cross it, except in a few allowed cases
   • CYou may park next to it at any time
   • DIt marks the edge of a bus lane
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   Answer: B. Do not cross it, except in a few allowed cases

   Rules 129 and 165: you must not cross or straddle double white lines with a solid line nearest you, except in the cases the Code lists.

6. Question 6 of 25

   With a solid white line nearest you, you may cross it to pass a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle going at what speed or less?

   • A10 mph
   • B5 mph
   • C20 mph
   • D30 mph
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   Answer: A. 10 mph

   Rule 129: you may cross the solid line, if the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle or overtake a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle doing 10 mph or less.

7. Question 7 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
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   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.

8. Question 8 of 25

   When may you drive a car in a bus lane?

   • AWhenever the traffic is heavy
   • BOnly when you need to overtake
   • COutside its hours, or if signs allow cars
   • DAt no time, day or night
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   Answer: C. Outside its hours, or if signs allow cars

   Rule 141: signs show the times a bus lane operates and which other vehicles may use it. Rule 165 says do not overtake into a bus lane during its hours.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You have overtaken a slower vehicle on a single carriageway. When should you move back to the left?

   • AAfter at least half a mile
   • BOnly when the next junction comes
   • CStraight away, even if you are close to the vehicle
   • DAs soon as you can, without cutting in
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   Answer: D. As soon as you can, without cutting in

   Rule 163: after overtaking, move back to the left as soon as you can, but do not cut in.

10. Question 10 of 25

    A pedestrian has stepped onto a zebra crossing. What must you do?

    • ASpeed up to pass before they reach your side
    • BCarry on, as you were there first
    • CGive way to them
    • DSound your horn
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    Answer: C. Give way to them

    Rule 195: you must give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a zebra crossing.

11. Question 11 of 25

    At a pelican crossing the amber light is flashing. What must you do?

    • AWait for the red light to come on
    • BGo on, because drivers have priority
    • CGive way to anyone on it, then go on with care if clear
    • DStop and wait until the light turns green
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    Answer: C. Give way to anyone on it, then go on with care if clear

    Rule 196: when the amber light flashes at a pelican crossing, you must give way to pedestrians on the crossing.

12. Question 12 of 25

    You are turning right onto a dual carriageway. The gap in the central reservation is deep enough for your whole car. What should you do?

    • AWait at the side road until someone flashes you out
    • BStop with the back of your car still in the near carriageway
    • CWait in the gap, treating each half as a separate road
    • DDrive along the central reservation to a better place
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    Answer: C. Wait in the gap, treating each half as a separate road

    Rule 173: if the central reservation is deep enough to protect your whole vehicle, treat each half as a separate road and wait in the gap. If it is too shallow, wait until you can cross both in one go.

13. Question 13 of 25

    At a junction, double broken white lines are painted across your side of the road. What do they mean?

    • AGive way to traffic on the major road
    • BNo entry for all vehicles
    • CYou must always come to a full stop
    • DYou have priority over the major road
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    Answer: A. Give way to traffic on the major road

    Road markings: double broken white lines across the road mean give way to traffic on the major road.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 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
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    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.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What shape are most signs that give orders?

    • ARectangles
    • BTriangles
    • CCircles
    • DDiamonds
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    Answer: C. Circles

    Traffic signs: signs giving orders are mostly circular. Triangles warn and rectangles inform.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Signs with red circles mostly tell you what?

    • ADirections to a town
    • BWhat you must not do
    • CTourist information
    • DA warning of a hazard
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    Answer: B. What you must not do

    Traffic signs: signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive, for example no entry or a maximum speed.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What shape are most warning signs?

    • AOctagons
    • BTriangles
    • CCircles
    • DRectangles
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    Answer: B. Triangles

    Traffic signs: warning signs are mostly triangular.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What colour is the background of direction signs on motorways?

    • AWhite
    • BGreen
    • CBlue
    • DBrown
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    Answer: C. Blue

    Traffic signs: direction signs on motorways have blue backgrounds.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What are brown direction signs used for?

    • AMotorway routes and junctions
    • BPrimary routes between towns
    • CTemporary diversions
    • DTourist attractions and facilities
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    Answer: D. Tourist attractions and facilities

    Traffic signs: brown signs direct you to tourist attractions and facilities.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which road sign has eight sides?

    • ANo entry
    • BRoad works
    • CGive way
    • DStop
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    Answer: D. Stop

    Traffic signs: the Stop sign is the only eight-sided sign. The Give Way sign is an upside-down triangle.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What is the minimum type of motor insurance the law requires?

    • AFully comprehensive
    • BThird party
    • CBreakdown cover
    • DThird party, fire and theft
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    Answer: B. Third party

    Annex 3: the minimum cover required by law is third-party insurance.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does third-party insurance cover?

    • ADamage to your own car
    • BYour own injuries in a crash
    • CTheft of your own car
    • DInjury or damage you cause to others
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    Answer: D. Injury or damage you cause to others

    Annex 3: third-party cover is for injury or damage to others. It does not cover damage to your own vehicle or injury to yourself.

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