Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   You keep a car untaxed and off the road. What must you do?

   • ANothing, as long as it stays off the road
   • BTell the police where the car is kept
   • CTell your insurance company only
   • DMake a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
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   Answer: D. Make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)

   Annex 3: if you keep a vehicle untaxed and off the road, you must declare SORN. It is an offence not to.

2. Question 2 of 25

   You have parked on the left. How does the Highway Code suggest you open the driver's door on your right?

   • AWith your left hand, so you look over your shoulder
   • BWith your right hand, as quickly as you can
   • CAfter sounding your horn to warn others
   • DBy pushing it wide open in one movement
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   Answer: A. With your left hand, so you look over your shoulder

   Rule 239: where you can, open the door with the hand on the opposite side. This makes you look over your shoulder for cyclists and traffic.

3. Question 3 of 25

   How much room should you give a motorcyclist when overtaking?

   • ANone, if they keep to the left
   • BLess than a car, because motorcycles are narrow
   • CAt least as much as you would give a car
   • DHalf a metre
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   Answer: C. At least as much as you would give a car

   Rule 163 and Rule 212: give motorcyclists at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car.

4. Question 4 of 25

   You are carrying a heavy load. How should you set your tyre pressures?

   • AAs high as the tyre will take
   • BLower than normal
   • CTo the maker's figure for that load
   • DExactly as usual, whatever the load
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   Answer: C. To the maker's figure for that load

   Annex 6: inflate tyres to the vehicle maker's figure for the load being carried.

5. Question 5 of 25

   When should you check your tyre pressures?

   • AOnly when a tyre looks flat
   • BWhen the tyres are warm
   • CStraight after a long motorway drive
   • DWhen the tyres are cold
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   Answer: D. When the tyres are cold

   Annex 6: check pressures when the tyres are cold. Warm or hot tyres can give a misleading reading.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced. When is this generally the case?

   • AOnly after sunset, on unlit roads
   • BWhen you cannot see more than 1 kilometre
   • CWhen you cannot see more than 300 metres (984 feet)
   • DWhen you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet)
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   Answer: D. When you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet)

   Rule 226: use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Which road users are most likely to be injured in a collision?

   • AVan drivers making local deliveries
   • BPedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists
   • CPassengers in the back seats of cars
   • DLorry, bus and coach drivers on fast roads
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   Answer: B. Pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists

   The Highway Code introduction says these road users are most likely to be injured, with children, older adults and disabled people more at risk.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Where must L plates be shown on a learner's car?

   • AOn the dashboard, facing out
   • BOn the back window only
   • CClearly visible at the front and rear
   • DOn the roof, facing forward
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   Answer: C. Clearly visible at the front and rear

   Annex 3: L plates must be clearly visible to others from in front of and behind the vehicle.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You have overtaken a slower vehicle on a single carriageway. When should you move back to the left?

   • AAfter at least half a mile
   • BOnly when the next junction comes
   • CStraight away, even if you are close to the vehicle
   • DAs soon as you can, without cutting in
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   Answer: D. As soon as you can, without cutting in

   Rule 163: after overtaking, move back to the left as soon as you can, but do not cut in.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ABuses only on the whole road
    • BContra-flow bus lane
    • CBus station entrance
    • DWith-flow bus lane on the left
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    Answer: D. With-flow bus lane on the left

    The bus lane runs the same way as the other traffic. Do not drive in it during its hours unless the sign shows your type of vehicle.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThere is no speed limit
    • BEnd of all parking rules
    • CMotorway ahead
    • DThe national speed limit applies
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    Answer: D. The national speed limit applies

    The white disc with a black diagonal stripe means the national speed limit for the road and vehicle applies. It does not mean there is no limit.

12. Question 12 of 25

    With a solid white line nearest you, you may cross it to pass a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle going at what speed or less?

    • A10 mph
    • B5 mph
    • C20 mph
    • D30 mph
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    Answer: A. 10 mph

    Rule 129: you may cross the solid line, if the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle or overtake a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle doing 10 mph or less.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A load sticks out from your vehicle. Can you leave it parked on a road at night without lights?

    • ANo, it must have lights at night
    • BYes, if it has a red flag
    • CYes, on any road
    • DYes, if it faces the traffic
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    Answer: A. No, it must have lights at night

    Rule 250: vehicles with projecting loads must not be left on a road at night without lights.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Overall stopping distance is made up of which two parts?

    • ASeeing distance and steering distance
    • BThinking distance and braking distance
    • CEngine braking and footbraking
    • DFollowing distance and passing distance
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    Answer: B. Thinking distance and braking distance

    Rule 126: stopping distance is the distance you travel while you react (thinking) plus the distance you travel while braking.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You have to stop in traffic in a tunnel. What is the smallest gap you should leave to the vehicle in front?

    • A20 metres
    • BNo gap is needed
    • C1 metre
    • D5 metres
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    Answer: D. 5 metres

    Rule 126: if you have to stop in a tunnel, leave at least a 5-metre gap between you and the vehicle in front.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Why must a rear-facing baby seat never be fitted in a seat with an active frontal airbag?

    • AThe airbag could badly hurt the baby in a crash
    • BThe airbag will stop working properly
    • CThe baby will be too far from the driver
    • DThe baby seat will not fit in the front
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    Answer: A. The airbag could badly hurt the baby in a crash

    Rule 101: a rear-facing baby seat must not be fitted in a seat protected by an active frontal airbag, as this can cause serious injury or death.

17. Question 17 of 25

    An ambulance with flashing blue lights and a siren is coming up behind you. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up so you stay ahead of it
    • BDrive through a red light to get out of its way
    • CLet it pass safely, without breaking traffic rules
    • DBrake hard straight away, wherever you are
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    Answer: C. Let it pass safely, without breaking traffic rules

    Rule 219: do not panic. Let it pass, but follow traffic signs, avoid stopping on a bend or hill brow, and do not mount the kerb.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Which unit do speed limit signs in the UK use?

    • AKilometres per hour (km/h)
    • BKnots
    • CMiles per hour (mph)
    • DMetres per second
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    Answer: C. Miles per hour (mph)

    UK speed limit signs show miles per hour. Distances on UK signs are shown in miles and yards.

19. Question 19 of 25

    You are driving a car on a single carriageway road and pass this sign. What is the highest speed you may drive?

    • A50 mph
    • B40 mph
    • C70 mph
    • D60 mph
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    Answer: D. 60 mph

    The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road is 60 mph.

20. Question 20 of 25

    On a motorway with three or more lanes, which of these must not use the right-hand lane, except in special cases?

    • AAn electric car
    • BA car carrying four passengers
    • CA car towing a caravan
    • DA motorcycle
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    Answer: C. A car towing a caravan

    Rule 265: vehicles towing trailers, and some large goods and passenger vehicles, must not use the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Unless you are in an authorised parking space, how close to a junction should you avoid parking?

    • AWithin 100 metres (328 feet)
    • BWithin 50 metres (164 feet)
    • CWithin 2 metres (6 feet)
    • DWithin 10 metres (32 feet)
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    Answer: D. Within 10 metres (32 feet)

    Rule 243: do not stop or park opposite or within 10 metres of a junction, except in an authorised parking space.

22. Question 22 of 25

    When should you check your mirrors?

    • AOnly once you have moved off and reached your speed
    • BOften, and always before you signal, change direction or speed
    • COnly on motorways and dual carriageways
    • DOnly when you are about to reverse or park
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    Answer: B. Often, and always before you signal, change direction or speed

    Rule 161 says use your mirrors often so you always know what is behind and beside you, and always before signalling or changing direction or speed.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What causes most skids?

    • AWorn seat belts that let you slide in your seat
    • BHarsh braking, accelerating or steering, or too much speed
    • CUsing dipped headlights during the day
    • DDriving with the windows open in strong wind
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    Answer: B. Harsh braking, accelerating or steering, or too much speed

    Rule 119: skids are mainly caused by the driver. Remove the cause by easing off the brake or accelerator.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You are involved in a collision that causes damage or injury. What must you do?

    • AStop only if the police are there
    • BStop
    • CStop only if someone is hurt
    • DDrive on and phone the police later
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    Answer: B. Stop

    Rule 286: you must stop if you are involved in a collision that causes damage or injury.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A pedestrian is carrying a white cane with a red band. What does this mean?

    • AThey are a road safety officer
    • BThey are learning to use a cane
    • CThey have a broken leg
    • DThey are deaf and blind
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    Answer: D. They are deaf and blind

    Rule 207: a white cane with a red band, or a dog with a red and white harness, shows the person is deafblind.

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