England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 5

1. Pregunta 1 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   A bus ahead is signalling to pull away from a bus stop. What should you do?

   • AGive way to it if you can do so safely
   • BSound your horn to warn the driver
   • CSpeed up and pass it
   • DFlash your lights so it waits
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Give way to it if you can do so safely

   Rule 223: give priority to buses when it is safe, especially when they signal to pull away from stops.

3. Pregunta 3 de 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)
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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. Pregunta 4 de 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ALevel crossing without barrier ahead
   • BLevel crossing with barrier or gate ahead
   • CCattle grid ahead
   • DRoad works ahead
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead

   The gate symbol warns of a railway level crossing that has a barrier or gate.

5. Pregunta 5 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

6. Pregunta 6 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • APriority over oncoming traffic
   • BOne-way traffic
   • CAhead only
   • DMotorway ahead
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Ahead only

   A blue circle with a white arrow pointing up orders you to go straight ahead only.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   What are brown direction signs used for?

   • AMotorway routes and junctions
   • BPrimary routes between towns
   • CTemporary diversions
   • DTourist attractions and facilities
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Tourist attractions and facilities

   Traffic signs: brown signs direct you to tourist attractions and facilities.

9. Pregunta 9 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    A horse rider signals to you to slow down. What should you do?

    • ARev your engine so they know you are there
    • BSound your horn to warn the horse
    • CSlow down or stop as asked
    • DOvertake quickly to get past
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Slow down or stop as asked

    Rule 215: do what riders ask when they signal you to slow down or stop. Horses can move very quickly if they are startled.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALow bridge ahead
    • BRoad narrows on both sides
    • CDual carriageway ends
    • DRoad narrows on the right
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Road narrows on both sides

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

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    You are going to take an exit to the right at a roundabout. What should you normally do as you approach?

    • ASignal left and use the left-hand lane
    • BSignal left and use the right-hand lane
    • CDo not signal until you leave
    • DSignal right and use the right-hand lane
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Signal right and use the right-hand lane

    Rule 186: when taking an exit to the right, signal right and approach in the right-hand lane, then signal left after passing the exit before yours.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACycle parking
    • BRoute for pedal cycles only
    • CCycle route ahead
    • DNo cycling
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. No cycling

    A bicycle inside a red circle means no cycling.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou have priority over oncoming vehicles
    • BOne-way road ends
    • CGive priority to vehicles coming from the opposite direction
    • DTwo-way traffic ahead
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Give priority to vehicles coming from the opposite direction

    The red arrow shows your direction. You must let oncoming traffic through first, often at a narrow bridge or road.

15. Pregunta 15 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Around 5 to 6 centimetres

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

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    When may you use front or rear fog lights?

    • AAt night on any unlit country road
    • BWhenever it is raining, even lightly
    • COnly when visibility is seriously reduced
    • DWhenever you drive on a motorway
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Only when visibility is seriously reduced

    Rule 236: you must not use fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced. They dazzle others and can hide your brake lights.

17. Pregunta 17 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    On a Red Route, what does a double red line mean?

    • ABuses only
    • BNo stopping at any time
    • CLoading allowed at any time
    • DNo parking at night only
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. No stopping at any time

    Road markings: the double red line always means no stopping at any time.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    At a roundabout, a cyclist in the left-hand lane is signalling right. What should you do?

    • AGive them room, as they may be going right round
    • BOvertake them quickly on the right-hand side
    • CSound your horn to warn them where you are
    • DCut across in front of them to take the first exit
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Give them room, as they may be going right round

    Rule 186: cyclists may stay in the left lane while going round and signal right. Do not cut across them.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThere is no speed limit
    • BEnd of all parking rules
    • CMotorway ahead
    • DThe national speed limit applies
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

21. Pregunta 21 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    You are overtaking another vehicle at night. When may you use main beam?

    • ANever; main beam is not allowed at night
    • BAs soon as you come up behind it
    • CAll the way through the overtake
    • DOnly once you are level, if it will not dazzle anyone
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Only once you are level, if it will not dazzle anyone

    Rule 115: keep your headlights dipped when overtaking until you are level with the other vehicle.

23. Pregunta 23 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Which unit do speed limit signs in the UK use?

    • AKilometres per hour (km/h)
    • BKnots
    • CMiles per hour (mph)
    • DMetres per second
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Miles per hour (mph)

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

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    After this sign, which of these road users is banned from the road?

    • ACyclists
    • BCars towing caravans
    • CLarge goods vehicles
    • DCoaches
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Cyclists

    Motorways must not be used by pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and some slow vehicles.

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