Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   On a windy day a motorcyclist is overtaking a high-sided vehicle ahead of you. What should you do?

   • AOvertake the motorcyclist and the lorry together
   • BKeep well back, as the rider may be blown off course
   • CSound your horn to warn the motorcyclist
   • DClose up behind the motorcyclist
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   Answer: B. Keep well back, as the rider may be blown off course

   Rule 233: turbulence from large vehicles can affect motorcyclists. Keep well back when they overtake high-sided vehicles.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Why might a cyclist suddenly swerve out into the road?

   • ABecause they must ride in the centre of the road
   • BTo let you overtake
   • CTo avoid a drain cover or a wet or icy patch
   • DTo race the traffic
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   Answer: C. To avoid a drain cover or a wet or icy patch

   Rule 213: cyclists may swerve to avoid drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches. Give them plenty of room.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You cannot leave the recommended space to overtake a cyclist safely. What should you do?

   • AWait behind until you can
   • BSound your horn so they move over
   • COvertake with two wheels on the verge
   • DOvertake anyway, but slowly
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   Answer: A. Wait behind until you can

   Rule 163: if you cannot give the recommended space, wait behind and do not overtake.

4. Question 4 of 25

   May you tow any size of trailer with your car licence?

   • ANo, only what your licence allows
   • BYes, if it is shorter than 10 metres
   • COnly at night when roads are quiet
   • DYes, any size you like
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   Answer: A. No, only what your licence allows

   Rule 98: you must not tow more than your licence permits, and you must not overload your vehicle or trailer.

5. Question 5 of 25

   At a level crossing the amber light comes on before you reach the white line. What must you do?

   • ADrive round the barriers
   • BCross if no train is in sight
   • CStop behind the white line
   • DSpeed up and cross quickly
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   Answer: C. Stop behind the white line

   You must obey the lights at a level crossing and stop behind the white line. Only keep going if you have already crossed the line when the amber light comes on.

6. Question 6 of 25

   How much longer can stopping distances be on icy roads than on dry roads?

   • AUp to ten times longer
   • BThe same, if your tyres are good
   • CUp to three times as long
   • DUp to twice as long
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   Answer: A. Up to ten times longer

   Rule 230: in icy or snowy weather, stopping distances can be ten times greater than on dry roads.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Why can following the rear lights of the car in front in fog be dangerous?

   • AThey will switch off your own fog lights
   • BThey will make your speedometer read too low
   • CThey will make your windscreen mist up more
   • DThey can make you feel safe and drive too close
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   Answer: D. They can make you feel safe and drive too close

   Rule 235: keep a safe distance in fog. Rear lights ahead can give a false sense of security.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACycle parking
    • BCycle route ahead
    • CNo cycling
    • DRoute for pedal cycles only
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    Answer: D. Route for pedal cycles only

    A blue circle with a white bicycle means the route is only for pedal cycles.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    In a built-up area, during which hours must you not sound your horn, unless another road user is a danger?

    • ABetween 10 pm and 6 am
    • BBetween midnight and 8 am
    • CBetween 9 pm and 7 am
    • DBetween 11.30 pm and 7 am
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    Answer: D. Between 11.30 pm and 7 am

    Rule 112: you must not sound your horn in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7 am, or while stationary, unless another road user poses a danger.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AEnd of the 20 mph zone
    • BMaximum speed 20 mph
    • CAdvised speed 20 mph on a bend
    • DMinimum speed 20 mph
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    Answer: B. Maximum speed 20 mph

    A red circle around a number is a speed limit. Here the limit is 20 mph.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Under the hierarchy of road users, who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger?

    • APedestrians, as they are the most at risk
    • BCyclists, because they share the road with cars
    • CWhoever arrived at the place first
    • DThose driving vehicles that can cause the most harm
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    Answer: D. Those driving vehicles that can cause the most harm

    Rule H1: those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm bear the greatest responsibility to take care.

16. Question 16 of 25

    The road is wet. How should you change your gap to the vehicle in front?

    • AAdd half a second
    • BAt least double it
    • CHalve it
    • DKeep it the same
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    Answer: B. At least double it

    Rule 126 and Rule 227: stopping distances are at least double on wet roads, so the gap should be at least doubled.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway road?

    • A40 mph
    • B70 mph
    • C50 mph
    • D60 mph
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    Answer: D. 60 mph

    Rule 124: the national speed limit for cars on single carriageways is 60 mph.

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

    A speed limit is shown inside a red circle on a motorway sign. What is it?

    • AAn advisory speed for bad weather
    • BThe average speed of traffic ahead
    • CA legal limit that you must not exceed
    • DA minimum speed for that lane
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    Answer: C. A legal limit that you must not exceed

    Rule 261: you must not exceed a speed limit shown inside a red circle.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    The traffic lights change to amber as you approach. What should you do?

    • AStop on the far side of the junction instead
    • BStop at the line, unless you are too close to stop safely
    • CGo on if nobody is waiting at the crossing
    • DSpeed up to get through before it turns red
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    Answer: B. Stop at the line, unless you are too close to stop safely

    Rule 175: amber means stop at the stop line. Go on only if you have already crossed the line or are too close to stop safely.

25. Question 25 of 25

    You are overtaking a cyclist on a road with a 50 mph limit. How much space should you leave?

    • AExactly 1 metre
    • BMore than 1.5 metres
    • CLess than you would at 30 mph
    • DHalf a metre
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    Answer: B. More than 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: 1.5 metres is the minimum at up to 30 mph. Give cyclists more space at higher speeds.

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