Northern Ireland Theory Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 3

Test de práctica 3 de 8 de Northern Ireland Theory Test Practice: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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Irlanda del Norte
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Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
You cannot leave the recommended space to overtake a cyclist safely. What should you do?
- Wait behind until you can
- Sound your horn so they move over
- Overtake with two wheels on the verge
- Overtake anyway, but slowly
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Wait behind until you can
Rule 163: if you cannot give the recommended space, wait behind and do not overtake.
Pregunta 2 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- One-way system ahead
- Roundabout ahead
- Turning area ahead
- Mini-roundabout here
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Roundabout ahead
A red triangle is a warning. Arrows going clockwise inside it warn that there is a roundabout ahead.
Pregunta 3 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Cycle shop ahead
- Cycle route ahead
- No cycling
- Route for pedal cycles only
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Cycle route ahead
A bicycle in a red triangle warns that a cycle route joins or crosses the road ahead.
Pregunta 4 de 25
How often does the Highway Code recommend a break on a long journey?
- Only when you need to buy fuel
- At least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving
- 30 minutes after every hour of driving
- 5 minutes after every four hours of driving
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 5 de 25
A green filter arrow is lit at traffic lights. What does it mean?
- You may go that way if clear, whatever other lights show
- You may only go straight ahead
- All traffic may go in any direction
- You must stop and wait for the full green
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. You may go that way if clear, whatever other lights show
Light signals: a green arrow means you may go in that direction if the way is clear.
Pregunta 6 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Soft verges
- Slippery road
- Road closed
- Road works
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Road works
A person digging warns of road works ahead. Slow down and obey any temporary signs.
Pregunta 7 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- No entry for vehicles
- Road closed for road works
- One-way traffic ahead
- No stopping at any time
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. No entry for vehicles
A red circle with a white bar means no entry. You must not drive past this sign.
Pregunta 8 de 25
You are driving a slow vehicle and a long queue has built up behind you. What should you do?
- Wave the traffic past you on a bend
- Go over the speed limit to keep up with traffic
- Keep going at the same speed
- Pull in where it is safe and let the traffic pass
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Pull in where it is safe and let the traffic pass
Rule 169: do not hold up a long queue. Check your mirrors and pull in where it is safe to let traffic pass.
Pregunta 9 de 25
Which road sign has eight sides?
- No entry
- Road works
- Give way
- Stop
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Stop
Traffic signs: the Stop sign is the only eight-sided sign. The Give Way sign is an upside-down triangle.
Pregunta 10 de 25
Where must L plates be shown on a learner's car?
- On the dashboard, facing out
- On the back window only
- Clearly visible at the front and rear
- On the roof, facing forward
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 11 de 25
When should you check your tyre pressures?
- Only when a tyre looks flat
- When the tyres are warm
- Straight after a long motorway drive
- When the tyres are cold
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. When the tyres are cold
Annex 6: check pressures when the tyres are cold. Warm or hot tyres can give a misleading reading.
Pregunta 12 de 25
You see a flashing amber light below a "School" sign. What does it mean?
- The lower speed limit has now ended
- Children may be crossing; drive very slowly
- You must stop and wait until the light goes out
- The school is closed today, so you can carry on
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Children may be crossing; drive very slowly
Rule 208: a flashing amber signal below a School warning sign means children may be crossing. Drive very slowly until clear.
Pregunta 13 de 25
Emergency vehicles may use flashing lights of which colours?
- Blue, red or green
- Amber or white
- Amber only
- Purple or yellow
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Blue, red or green
Rule 219: look and listen for emergency vehicles using flashing blue, red or green lights and sirens.
Pregunta 14 de 25
A pedestrian has stepped onto a zebra crossing. What must you do?
- Speed up to pass before they reach your side
- Carry on, as you were there first
- Give way to them
- Sound your horn
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Give way to them
Rule 195: you must give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a zebra crossing.
Pregunta 15 de 25
A long lorry ahead moves out to the right as it gets near a left turn. Why?
- The driver is about to turn right
- It has broken down
- The driver wants you to overtake on the left
- It needs extra road space to make the turn
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. It needs extra road space to make the turn
Rule 221: large vehicles may need extra road space to turn. Be ready to stop and wait.
Pregunta 16 de 25
What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway road?
- 40 mph
- 70 mph
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. 60 mph
Rule 124: the national speed limit for cars on single carriageways is 60 mph.
Pregunta 17 de 25
You are driving past an ice cream van parked in a street. Why should you slow down?
- Children may run out into the road
- The driver may wave you on
- Ice cream vans have right of way
- The van may pull out at speed
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Children may run out into the road
Rule 206: drive slowly past parked ice cream vans, where children are likely to be.
Pregunta 18 de 25
You are overtaking a cyclist on a road with a 50 mph limit. How much space should you leave?
- Exactly 1 metre
- More than 1.5 metres
- Less than you would at 30 mph
- Half a metre
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 19 de 25
A pedestrian is hit by a car travelling at 40 mph. What does the Highway Code say is the likely result?
- They will probably have only minor injuries
- They will probably be killed
- Speed makes little difference
- They will usually walk away unhurt
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. They will probably be killed
Rule 207: a pedestrian hit at 40 mph will probably be killed. At 20 mph there is about a 1 in 20 chance of death.
Pregunta 20 de 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?
- 10 mph
- 5 mph
- 20 mph
- 30 mph
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 21 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- There is no speed limit
- End of all parking rules
- Motorway ahead
- The 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.
Pregunta 22 de 25
In Great Britain, when may a learner car driver drive on a motorway?
- Never, until they pass the practical test
- With an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car
- With any driver who is over 21
- After passing the theory test, with any supervisor
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. With an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car
Rule 253: learner car drivers must not use motorways unless they are with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls.
Pregunta 23 de 25
What is "coasting"?
- Driving in neutral or with the clutch down
- Driving at a steady speed in top gear
- Driving downhill in a low gear
- Using cruise control on a motorway
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Driving in neutral or with the clutch down
Rule 122: coasting means travelling in neutral or with the clutch down. It reduces control because there is no engine braking.
Pregunta 24 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Turn left ahead
- Keep left
- No left turn
- Vehicles may pass either side
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 25 de 25
What does a red and amber traffic light showing together mean?
- Stop; do not go until green shows
- Go if the way ahead is clear
- Go if you are turning left
- Get 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.

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