Scotland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 5

Test de práctica 5 de 8 de Scotland Driving Theory Test Practice: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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Pregunta 1 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Staggered junction ahead
- Dual carriageway ahead
- Crossroads ahead
- Double bend ahead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Staggered junction ahead
Side roads join from the left and right, but not opposite each other.
Pregunta 2 de 25
A driver holds their right arm straight out of the window. What does this signal mean?
- Asking you to overtake
- Slowing down or stopping
- Moving out to the right or turning right
- Moving in to the left or turning left
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Moving out to the right or turning right
Arm signals: a right arm held straight out means the driver intends to move out to the right or turn right.
Pregunta 3 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Give way to traffic on the major road
- You have priority over the major road
- Stop at the line even if the road is clear
- Road narrows ahead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Give way to traffic on the major road
The upside-down triangle means give way. Let traffic on the major road go first. You only need to stop if it is not clear.
Pregunta 4 de 25
Your car breaks down on a motorway with a hard shoulder. How should you get out?
- By the driver's door, then stand beside the car
- Stay in the car until a recovery truck arrives
- Away from traffic if safe, then wait behind the barrier
- By any door, then walk to the next exit
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Away from traffic if safe, then wait behind the barrier
Rule 277: get out on the side away from traffic if safe, and wait well away from your vehicle, behind the barrier where there is one.
Pregunta 5 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 6 de 25
What do "School keep clear" markings mean?
- Keep clear, even to pick up or drop off children
- Only school buses may park here
- Park here only to drop off children
- Parking is allowed here at weekends
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Keep clear, even to pick up or drop off children
Road markings: keep the school entrance clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down children.
Pregunta 7 de 25
Unless you are in an authorised parking space, how close to a junction should you avoid parking?
- Within 100 metres (328 feet)
- Within 50 metres (164 feet)
- Within 2 metres (6 feet)
- Within 10 metres (32 feet)
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 8 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- No stopping (clearway)
- No vehicles
- Parking for permit holders only
- No waiting at set times
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. No stopping (clearway)
A red cross on a blue background marks a clearway. You must not stop on the main carriageway.
Pregunta 9 de 25
What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 50 mph?
- 36 metres (118 feet)
- 23 metres (75 feet)
- 53 metres (175 feet)
- 73 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.
Pregunta 10 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 11 de 25
You are turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming vehicle is also turning right. Which method is generally safer?
- Left side to left side
- Both wait until the other gives up
- Whoever flashes their lights first goes
- Right side to right side
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Right side to right side
Rule 181: turning right side to right side is generally the safer method, as you can see oncoming traffic more easily.
Pregunta 12 de 25
Which of these riders must not use a motorway?
- A rider of a motorcycle under 50 cc
- A driver towing a caravan
- A rider of a 600 cc motorcycle with a full licence
- A minibus driver
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 13 de 25
What is the speed limit on a motorway for a car towing a caravan or trailer?
- 60 mph
- 55 mph
- 50 mph
- 70 mph
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. 60 mph
Rule 124: cars towing caravans or trailers are limited to 60 mph on motorways and dual carriageways.
Pregunta 14 de 25
You see a horse rider ahead. What is the highest speed at which you should pass?
- Under 20 mph
- Under 10 mph
- Under 30 mph
- Under 15 mph
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Under 10 mph
Rule 163 and Rule 215: pass horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles at under 10 mph.
Pregunta 15 de 25
At a crash, should you move injured people out of their vehicles?
- Yes, always, as soon as you arrive
- Only if they are unconscious
- Only if they are in immediate danger
- Yes, if they ask you to
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Only if they are in immediate danger
Rule 283: do not move injured people from their vehicles unless they are in immediate danger.
Pregunta 16 de 25
At a roundabout, a cyclist in the left-hand lane is signalling right. What should you do?
- Give them room, as they may be going right round
- Overtake them quickly on the right-hand side
- Sound your horn to warn them where you are
- Cut 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.
Pregunta 17 de 25
You need glasses to read a number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?
- Only at night
- Only when it is raining
- Only on motorways
- At all times while driving
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. At all times while driving
Rule 92: if you need glasses or contact lenses to meet the eyesight rule, you must wear them at all times while driving.
Pregunta 18 de 25
Which phrase can you say to check that you are keeping a two-second gap?
- "Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre"
- "Stop, look and listen"
- "Think once, think twice, think bike"
- "Only a fool breaks the two-second rule"
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. "Only a fool breaks the two-second rule"
Rule 126: as the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, say the phrase. If you reach the point before you finish, you are too close.
Pregunta 19 de 25
After a collision, you did not give your name and address at the scene. When must you report it to the police?
- As soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours
- Within 48 hours, by post or online
- Only if the other driver asks you to
- Within seven days, at any police station
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 20 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Maximum speed 30 mph
- Minimum speed 30 mph
- Advised speed 30 mph
- End of the 30 mph limit
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Minimum speed 30 mph
A number on a blue circle is a minimum speed. Do not go slower than this unless it is unsafe.
Pregunta 21 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Two-way traffic straight ahead
- Dual carriageway ahead
- Overtaking allowed ahead
- One-way street ahead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Two-way traffic straight ahead
Two arrows pointing in opposite directions warn that you will soon meet oncoming traffic on the same road.
Pregunta 22 de 25
What does a blue circular sign with no red border usually give?
- Tourist information
- Motorway directions
- A positive instruction
- A warning of a hazard
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. A positive instruction
Traffic signs: blue circles with no red border mostly give positive instructions, such as turn left ahead.
Pregunta 23 de 25
Does the hierarchy of road users mean pedestrians and cyclists have no responsibilities?
- Yes, cyclists have no duties at all
- Only when they are on cycle tracks
- No, everyone must still behave responsibly
- Yes, only drivers have any duties
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. No, everyone must still behave responsibly
The Highway Code introduction says the hierarchy does not remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly.
Pregunta 24 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.
Pregunta 25 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Falling or fallen rocks
- Quarry entrance
- Soft verges
- Uneven road
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Falling or fallen rocks
Rocks falling from a cliff warn that there may be rocks on the road ahead.

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