Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   What must a trailer have in case the main coupling fails?

   • AA spare wheel of the same size
   • BA red flag on the back
   • CA secondary coupling, such as a safety chain
   • DA second number plate on the side
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   Answer: C. A secondary coupling, such as a safety chain

   Rule 98: a trailer must have a secondary coupling device in case the main coupling fails.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 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.

4. Question 4 of 25

   You are joining a motorway from a slip road. Who has priority?

   • AYou, as the joining driver
   • BTraffic already on the motorway
   • CWhoever is going faster
   • DLorries and buses only
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   Answer: B. Traffic already on the motorway

   Rule 259: give priority to traffic already on the motorway and match your speed to fit safely into the left lane.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are leaving your car for a few minutes. What should you do?

   • ALeave a window open for fresh air
   • BLeave the key in so you can get back in quickly
   • CLeave the engine running so the car stays warm
   • DTake the key out, lock the car and close the windows
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   Answer: D. Take the key out, lock the car and close the windows

   Annex 6: remove the key, lock the car even for a few minutes, and close the windows completely.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo right turn
   • BBend to the right ahead
   • CRoad narrows on the right
   • DTurn right ahead
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   Answer: B. Bend to the right ahead

   A curved line in a red triangle warns of a bend. Slow down before you reach it.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What is "coasting"?

   • ADriving in neutral or with the clutch down
   • BDriving at a steady speed in top gear
   • CDriving downhill in a low gear
   • DUsing cruise control on a motorway
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   Answer: A. Driving in neutral or with the clutch down

   Rule 122: coasting means travelling in neutral or with the clutch down. It reduces control because there is no engine braking.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad ends at a quayside
   • BT-junction ahead
   • CCrossroads ahead
   • DNo through road
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   Answer: B. T-junction ahead

   The road you are on ends at a T-junction. The wide bar shows the road with priority, so be ready to give way.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You develop a health condition that is likely to affect your driving. Who must you tell?

   • AThe police
   • BYour local council
   • CThe DVLA
   • DThe Post Office
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   Answer: C. The DVLA

   Rule 90: you must report to the DVLA any health condition likely to affect your driving.

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 of 25

    On an unrestricted dual carriageway, what must a tractor with a top speed of 25 mph or less use?

    • AHazard warning lights only
    • BA flashing amber beacon
    • CA red flag
    • DA flashing blue light
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    Answer: B. A flashing amber beacon

    Rule 225: on unrestricted dual carriageways, slow vehicles with a top speed of 25 mph or less, such as tractors, must use a flashing amber beacon.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AKeep left
    • BNo left turn
    • CBend to the left ahead
    • DTurn left ahead
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    Answer: D. Turn left ahead

    A blue circle gives an order. This one tells you that you must turn left ahead.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A long lorry ahead moves out to the right as it gets near a left turn. Why?

    • AThe driver is about to turn right
    • BIt has broken down
    • CThe driver wants you to overtake on the left
    • DIt needs extra road space to make the turn
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    Answer: D. It needs extra road space to make the turn

    Rule 221: large vehicles may need extra road space to turn. Be ready to stop and wait.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Your engine has overheated. When should you take off the coolant filler cap?

    • AWhile the engine is hot, if you wear gloves
    • BStraight away, with the engine running
    • CNever; it must stay sealed
    • DOnly after the engine has cooled down naturally
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    Answer: D. Only after the engine has cooled down naturally

    Annex 6: wait until the engine has cooled naturally before removing the coolant filler cap and adding water or coolant.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad narrows on both sides
    • BHump bridge
    • CTunnel ahead
    • DDual carriageway ends
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    Answer: D. Dual carriageway ends

    The central reservation ends. Soon traffic will be coming towards you on the same road.

16. Question 16 of 25

    When giving chest compressions to an adult, about how deep should you press?

    • AAround 5 to 6 centimetres
    • BAs lightly as possible
    • CAround 1 centimetre
    • DAround 10 to 12 centimetres
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    Answer: A. Around 5 to 6 centimetres

    Annex 7: press down around 5 to 6 centimetres, at a rate of about twice a second.

17. Question 17 of 25

    How much space should you leave when you pass a horse rider?

    • AAt least 2 metres
    • BAt least 5 metres
    • CAt least half a metre
    • DAt least 1 metre
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    Answer: A. At least 2 metres

    Rule 163 and Rule 215: pass wide and slow, allowing at least 2 metres of space.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What do yellow marks on the kerb mean?

    • ANo loading at the times shown on nearby plates
    • BParking for Blue Badge holders only
    • CNo waiting at any time, day or night
    • DA bus stop where cars must not wait
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    Answer: A. No loading at the times shown on nearby plates

    Road markings: yellow kerb marks mean loading and unloading is not allowed at the times shown on nearby plates.

19. Question 19 of 25

    A driver behind wants to overtake you. What should you do?

    • AKeep a steady speed, and slow down if needed to let them pass
    • BMove towards the centre of the road to block them
    • CSpeed up a little so they cannot get past you
    • DBrake sharply to warn them to drop back
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    Answer: A. Keep a steady speed, and slow down if needed to let them pass

    Rule 168: never block a driver who wants to pass. Speeding up while someone is overtaking you is dangerous.

20. Question 20 of 25

    How should you normally brake?

    • ABy changing down to a low gear only
    • BMainly with the handbrake
    • CEarly and lightly, then more firmly
    • DLate and hard, just before you need to stop
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    Answer: C. Early and lightly, then more firmly

    Rule 117: the safest way to brake is early and lightly, more firmly as you begin to stop, then ease off just before the car stops.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALow bridge ahead
    • BRoad narrows on both sides
    • CDual carriageway ends
    • DRoad narrows on the right
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    Answer: B. Road narrows on both sides

    Both edges of the road move in. Take care, because there is less room to pass oncoming traffic.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo entry for vehicles
    • BRoad closed for road works
    • COne-way traffic ahead
    • DNo stopping at any time
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    Answer: A. No entry for vehicles

    A red circle with a white bar means no entry. You must not drive past this sign.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Children under what height must use a suitable child seat, booster seat or booster cushion?

    • A1.35 metres
    • B1.50 metres
    • C1.10 metres
    • D1.60 metres
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    Answer: A. 1.35 metres

    Rule 100: children under 1.35 metres tall must use a child restraint suitable for their weight, fitted as the maker says.

25. Question 25 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.

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