Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   What is the minimum age of a person supervising a learner car driver?

   • A18
   • B21
   • C25
   • D30
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   Answer: B. 21

   Annex 3: the supervisor must be at least 21 and hold a full licence for that type of car.

2. Question 2 of 25

   When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?

   • AIf you hold it low down, below the steering wheel
   • BTo read a short text message in slow-moving traffic
   • CWhile you are waiting in a queue at red traffic lights
   • DIn a genuine emergency, to call 999 or 112 if unsafe to stop
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   Answer: D. In a genuine emergency, to call 999 or 112 if unsafe to stop

   Rule 149 bans using a hand-held phone while driving, even when stopped in traffic. A genuine emergency call is one of the few exceptions.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 70 mph?

   • A73 metres (240 feet)
   • B53 metres (175 feet)
   • C120 metres (394 feet)
   • D96 metres (315 feet)
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   Answer: D. 96 metres (315 feet)

   Rule 126: at 70 mph the typical stopping distance is 96 metres: 21 metres thinking and 75 metres braking.

4. Question 4 of 25

   You are turning left into a side road. A pedestrian is waiting to cross it. What should you do?

   • ATurn first, because vehicles have priority
   • BGive way to the pedestrian
   • CSound your horn to warn them
   • DWave them back onto the pavement
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   Answer: B. Give way to the pedestrian

   Rule H2: at a junction, give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road you are turning into or out of.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are in a slow-moving queue. There is a side road on your left. What should you do?

   • AClose up to the car in front
   • BStop across the junction to keep your place
   • CLeave the junction clear so traffic can get in and out
   • DSound your horn to warn drivers in the side road
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   Answer: C. Leave the junction clear so traffic can get in and out

   Rule 151: in slow-moving traffic, keep junctions and entrances clear.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   A person is waiting at the kerb at the zebra crossing ahead. What should you do?

   • AWave them across the road
   • BSpeed up to pass before they step out
   • CSound your horn to warn them
   • DBe ready to slow down and stop to let them cross
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   Answer: D. Be ready to slow down and stop to let them cross

   Look out for people waiting at a zebra crossing and be ready to stop. Do not wave them across, as another vehicle may be coming.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Should you use a warning triangle if you break down on a motorway?

   • AOnly at night
   • BNo, never on a motorway
   • CYes, 100 metres behind your car
   • DYes, 45 metres behind your car
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   Answer: B. No, never on a motorway

   Rule 276: never use warning triangles on motorways.

9. Question 9 of 25

   At a parallel crossing, who must you give way to?

   • AHorse riders and pedestrians
   • BCyclists only, not pedestrians
   • CPedestrians and cyclists
   • DPedestrians only, not cyclists
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   Answer: C. Pedestrians and cyclists

   Rule H2: you must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.

10. Question 10 of 25

    How often does the Highway Code advise you to check your tyre pressures and fluid levels?

    • AOnly before long holidays
    • BEvery six months
    • CAt least once a week
    • DOnce a year at the MOT
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    Answer: C. At least once a week

    Annex 6 advises checking tyre pressures weekly and fluid levels at least weekly.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo overtaking
    • BCar parking ahead
    • CTwo-way traffic ahead
    • DKeep a safe gap from the car in front
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    Answer: A. No overtaking

    The two cars side by side in a red circle mean you must not overtake.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn left ahead
    • BKeep left
    • CNo left turn
    • DVehicles may pass either side
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    Answer: B. Keep left

    A white arrow pointing down to the left on a blue circle means you must keep to the left, often of a traffic island.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which of these riders must not use a motorway?

    • AA rider of a motorcycle under 50 cc
    • BA driver towing a caravan
    • CA rider of a 600 cc motorcycle with a full licence
    • DA minibus driver
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    Answer: A. A rider of a motorcycle under 50 cc

    Rule 253: riders of motorcycles under 50 cc and holders of provisional motorcycle licences must not use motorways.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You are driving past an ice cream van parked in a street. Why should you slow down?

    • AChildren may run out into the road
    • BThe driver may wave you on
    • CIce cream vans have right of way
    • DThe van may pull out at speed
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    Answer: A. Children may run out into the road

    Rule 206: drive slowly past parked ice cream vans, where children are likely to be.

16. Question 16 of 25

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

    • A70 mph
    • B40 mph
    • C50 mph
    • D60 mph
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    Answer: C. 50 mph

    Rule 124: cars towing caravans or trailers are limited to 50 mph on single carriageways.

17. Question 17 of 25

    In heavy rain your steering suddenly feels unresponsive. What should you do?

    • ASteer sharply to the left towards the kerb
    • BEase off the accelerator and slow down gradually
    • CAccelerate to get through the water quickly
    • DBrake hard to stop as quickly as possible
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    Answer: B. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually

    Rule 227: if the steering becomes unresponsive, water is stopping the tyres gripping. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A motorcyclist is injured in a crash. Should you take off their helmet?

    • AOnly if the helmet looks damaged
    • BOnly if essential and you are trained
    • CYes, straight away
    • DYes, if they say it hurts
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    Answer: B. Only if essential and you are trained

    Rule 283: do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it is essential and you are trained to do so.

19. Question 19 of 25

    After a collision, you did not give your name and address at the scene. When must you report it to the police?

    • AAs soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours
    • BWithin 48 hours, by post or online
    • COnly if the other driver asks you to
    • DWithin seven days, at any police station
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    Answer: A. As soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours

    Rule 286: if you do not give your name and address at the time, report the collision to the police as soon as reasonably practicable and within 24 hours.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You plan to drive later today. What does the Highway Code say is the best approach to alcohol?

    • ADrink only beer
    • BHave no more than one drink an hour
    • CEat a big meal and drink as normal
    • DDo not drink at all
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    Answer: D. Do not drink at all

    Rule 95: the best solution is not to drink at all when you plan to drive. Alcohol slows reactions and affects judgement.

21. Question 21 of 25

    In Great Britain, when does a car normally need its first MOT?

    • AOne year after it was first registered
    • BTen years after it was first registered
    • CThree years after it was first registered
    • DFive years after it was first registered
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    Answer: C. Three years after it was first registered

    Annex 3: cars normally need an MOT three years from first registration, and then every year.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What should you do?

    • ALeave them and drive off to find help
    • BStand them up and walk them around
    • CPut them in the recovery position until help arrives
    • DGive them something to drink while you wait
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    Answer: C. Put them in the recovery position until help arrives

    Annex 7: if the casualty is unconscious and breathing, place them in the recovery position until medical help arrives.

23. Question 23 of 25

    How long should you cool a burn with clean, cool water?

    • AOnly until it stops stinging
    • BFor at least 20 minutes
    • CFor about 1 minute
    • DFor about 5 minutes
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    Answer: B. For at least 20 minutes

    Annex 7: cool the burn for at least 20 minutes with plenty of clean, cool water.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Amber lights are flashing on a motorway signal. What do they mean?

    • AThe motorway is closed ahead
    • BUse the hard shoulder now
    • CThere is a hazard ahead; slow down
    • DSpeed up to clear the area
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    Answer: C. There is a hazard ahead; slow down

    Rule 257: flashing amber lights warn of a hazard ahead. Slow down until you pass a sign showing the hazard has ended.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Another driver flashes their headlights at you while you wait at a junction. What should you do?

    • AFlash your lights back to say thank you, then pull out
    • BPull out straight away, as they are letting you go
    • CCheck it is safe before you move, as they may not mean "go"
    • DSound your horn to let them know you are coming
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    Answer: C. Check it is safe before you move, as they may not mean "go"

    Rule 111: never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to go. Check for 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