Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   You are driving close behind a large lorry. Why is this a problem?

   • ALorries are not allowed to brake suddenly
   • BYou will use much less fuel than normal
   • CThe driver may not see you, and it blocks your view
   • DThe lorry's rear lights will dazzle you
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   Answer: C. The driver may not see you, and it blocks your view

   Rules 221 and 222: the driver may not see you, and large vehicles block your view. Drop back.

3. Question 3 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.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres?

   • A2 mm on the outer edges, all the way round
   • B1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all the way round
   • C1 mm across the whole width, all the way round
   • D3 mm across the central half of the tread
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   Answer: B. 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters, all the way round

   Annex 6: car tyres must have at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tread and around the entire tyre.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You park on a road and leave the car. What must you do?

   • ASwitch off the engine and apply the handbrake
   • BLeave the hazard lights flashing and the engine running
   • CLeave the engine running with the handbrake on
   • DSwitch off the engine and leave it in neutral without the handbrake
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   Answer: A. Switch off the engine and apply the handbrake

   Rule 239: you must switch off the engine, headlights and fog lights, and apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are turning into a side road and a pedestrian has already started to cross it. Who has priority?

   • ANeither of you
   • BYou, because you are in a vehicle
   • CWhoever is moving faster
   • DThe pedestrian
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   Answer: D. The pedestrian

   Rule 170: if pedestrians have started to cross the road you are turning into, they have priority, so give way.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 30 mph?

   • A12 metres (40 feet)
   • B23 metres (75 feet)
   • C53 metres (175 feet)
   • D36 metres (118 feet)
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   Answer: B. 23 metres (75 feet)

   Rule 126: at 30 mph the typical stopping distance is 23 metres: 9 metres thinking and 14 metres braking.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You have just driven through deep water. What should you do?

   • APump the brakes hard while at high speed
   • BTest your brakes gently at the first safe chance
   • CSwitch off the engine straight away
   • DDrive fast for a while to dry the engine
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   Answer: B. Test your brakes gently at the first safe chance

   Rule 121: brakes may work less well after deep water. Test them gently and, if needed, apply light pressure while driving slowly to dry them.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo U-turns
   • BOne-way system ahead
   • CMini-roundabout
   • DTurning area for buses
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   Answer: C. Mini-roundabout

   A blue circle with three white arrows going clockwise marks a mini-roundabout.

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 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.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALevel crossing lights ahead
    • BTraffic signals not in use
    • CTraffic signals ahead
    • DPedestrian crossing ahead
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    Answer: C. Traffic signals ahead

    The red, amber and green lights in a red triangle warn of traffic signals ahead.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASide road on the right
    • BBend to the right ahead
    • CRight turn only
    • DNo right turn
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    Answer: D. No right turn

    A red circle means you must not do something. The arrow with a red bar across it means no right turn.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStart of motorway
    • BBridge ahead
    • CEnd of motorway
    • DDual carriageway ahead
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    Answer: A. Start of motorway

    This blue sign marks the start of a motorway. Motorway rules apply from this point.

17. Question 17 of 25

    When may you use hazard warning lights while you are driving?

    • ATo thank a driver who has let you into a queue
    • BWhen you park for a few minutes on double yellow lines
    • COn motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways, to warn of a hazard
    • DWhen driving in heavy rain or spray on any road
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    Answer: C. On motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways, to warn of a hazard

    Rule 116: do not use hazard lights while driving except on motorways or unrestricted dual carriageways to warn of a hazard or obstruction ahead.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOne-way traffic
    • BAhead only
    • CMotorway ahead
    • DPriority over oncoming traffic
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    Answer: A. One-way traffic

    This blue rectangle tells you the road carries one-way traffic. The round blue "ahead only" sign is a different, circular sign.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Before you drive off in snowy weather, what must you do?

    • AClear all windows, and clean the lights and number plates
    • BClear the windscreen but leave the side windows
    • CLet the snow blow off once you are moving
    • DClear a small patch on the windscreen only
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    Answer: A. Clear all windows, and clean the lights and number plates

    Rule 229: you must be able to see, so clear all windows. Lights must be clean and number plates clearly visible.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AChildren going to or from school
    • BPedestrians walking in the road ahead
    • CPlayground ahead
    • DPedestrian crossing ahead
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    Answer: A. Children going to or from school

    This sign warns that there is a school nearby. Children may be walking near or crossing the road.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Traffic lights have an advanced stop line for cyclists. Where must you stop when the lights are red?

    • AAnywhere, as long as no cyclists are waiting
    • BAt the first white line, before the cyclist area
    • CAt the second white line, after the cyclist area
    • DInside the cyclist area, close to the lights
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    Answer: B. At the first white line, before the cyclist area

    Rule 178: motorists must stop at the first white line when the signal is amber or red, so the waiting area stays free for cyclists.

24. Question 24 of 25

    For how long must a learner's supervisor have held a full licence for that type of car?

    • AAt least ten years
    • BAt least three years
    • CAt least one year
    • DAt least five years
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    Answer: B. At least three years

    Annex 3: the supervisor must have held a full licence for that type of car for at least three years.

25. Question 25 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.

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