Driving
Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026
Learner drivers in Wales take the same car theory test as the rest of Great Britain: 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, plus a separate hazard perception video part. You can take it in Welsh or English. This practice adds questions on rules that are different in Wales, such as the default 20 mph limit on restricted roads, D plates and bilingual signs.
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Question 1 of 20
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Answer: D. 20 mph
Wales introduced a default 20 mph limit on restricted roads in September 2023. These roads were 30 mph before.
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Question 2 of 20
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Answer: D. September 2023
The Welsh Government introduced the default 20 mph limit on restricted roads across Wales in September 2023.
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Question 3 of 20
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Answer: B. It has street lights no more than 200 yards apart
Restricted roads are usually in residential and built-up areas and have street lights no more than 200 yards apart.
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Question 4 of 20
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Answer: B. No, there are no repeaters, as 20 mph is the default
The Welsh Government says that because 20 mph is the default, there are no repeater signs on these roads.
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Question 5 of 20
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Answer: C. Speed limit signs show where a different limit starts
Some roads kept a 30 mph limit. Road signs tell you when you are entering a different speed limit.
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Question 6 of 20
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Answer: A. A traffic regulation order from the highway authority
Since 2024 highway authorities have been assessing roads that could return to 30 mph. Any change needs a traffic regulation order, which takes several months.
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Question 7 of 20
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Answer: A. 20 mph
Rule 124: the built-up area limit in Wales is 20 mph for all vehicle types, including cars towing caravans or trailers.
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Question 8 of 20
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Answer: D. No, it is still 60 mph
The default 20 mph covers restricted roads in built-up areas. Rule 124 still gives 60 mph for cars on single carriageways.
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Question 9 of 20
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Answer: D. D plates, L plates, or both
Annex 3: in Wales, learners can display red D plates, red L plates, or both. D stands for "dysgwr", Welsh for learner.
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Question 10 of 20
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Answer: C. Red
Annex 3: learner vehicles in Wales may display red D plates, red L plates, or both.
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Question 11 of 20
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Answer: D. With an approved instructor, in a dual-control car
Rule 253: learners must not use motorways unless they are with an approved driving instructor in a dual-control car with red L plates (D plates in Wales).
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Question 12 of 20
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Answer: A. Yes, you can ask for Welsh when you book
DVSA says driving tests in Welsh are available at every theory and practical test centre in Wales. You ask for Welsh when you book.
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Question 13 of 20
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Answer: B. A Welsh-speaking examiner
DVSA says that if you ask for a Welsh test when booking, it will provide a Welsh-speaking examiner.
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Question 14 of 20
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Answer: C. 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
Wales has the same limit as England and Northern Ireland: 80 mg per 100 ml of blood. Scotland's limit is lower.
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Question 15 of 20
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Answer: B. Welsh and English
Road signs in Wales are bilingual, so you will see Welsh and English on the same sign or on a pair of signs.
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Question 16 of 20
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Answer: D. Welsh
The Welsh Government said that under the Welsh Language Standards, in force since 31 March 2016, new road signs display Welsh first.
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Question 17 of 20
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Answer: A. On two signs: Welsh on the first, English on the second
The Welsh Government said that when a message does not fit on one bilingual sign, a pair of signs is used: Welsh first, then English.
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Question 18 of 20
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Answer: B. To reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution
The Welsh Government reduced limits to 50 mph at five locations where nitrogen dioxide levels were above legal limits.
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Question 19 of 20
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Answer: B. It is enforcing a limit set to improve air quality
The Welsh Government uses green average speed cameras to show that speeds are measured for air quality purposes.
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Question 20 of 20
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Answer: A. Do not park on the pavement unless signs permit it
Rule 244: you must not park on the pavement in London or Scotland. Elsewhere, including Wales, you should not do so unless signs permit it.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
The real test: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part
What to know before the test
- The multiple-choice part has 50 questions and you have 57 minutes. You need 43 correct answers to pass.
- Three of the multiple-choice questions are about a short, silent video of a normal driving situation. You can watch it as many times as you like.
- The hazard perception part has 14 video clips. Each developing hazard is worth up to 5 points, and the pass mark is 44 out of 75.
- Since September 2023, restricted roads in Wales, usually roads with street lights no more than 200 yards apart, have a default 20 mph limit.
- Learner drivers in Wales can display red D plates, red L plates, or both.
- Theory and practical tests in Welsh are available at every test centre in Wales. You ask for Welsh when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Is the driving theory test different in Wales?
No. Learners in Wales take the same DVSA car theory test as the rest of Great Britain: 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes (pass mark 43), plus hazard perception.
Can I take the theory test in Welsh?
Yes. Tests in Welsh are available at every theory test centre in Wales. Ask for Welsh when you book. You can also listen to the test through headphones in Welsh.
Is the speed limit 20 mph everywhere in Wales?
No. The default 20 mph covers restricted roads, which usually have street lights. Some of these roads kept 30 mph and are signed, and national speed limits on other roads did not change.
Do learners in Wales use L plates or D plates?
Either. In Wales you can display red D plates, red L plates, or both.
Where do I book the theory test in Wales?
On GOV.UK, which is also available in Welsh. A car theory test costs £23 and you need a provisional licence.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Theory test – multiple-choice questions
- GOV.UK: Theory test – hazard perception test
- GOV.UK: Theory test – pass mark and test result
- GOV.UK: Book your theory test
- The Highway Code (GOV.UK)
- Welsh Government: Introducing default 20mph speed limits
- DVSA Welsh language scheme
- Highway Code Annex 3: documents and learner requirements
- Senedd written answer on bilingual road signs (WAQ73333)