UK Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 4

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   You see a horse rider ahead. What is the highest speed at which you should pass?

   • AUnder 20 mph
   • BUnder 10 mph
   • CUnder 30 mph
   • DUnder 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.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   How much space should you leave when you pass a horse rider?

   • AAt least 2 metres
   • BAt least 5 metres
   • CAt least half a metre
   • DAt least 1 metre
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. At least 2 metres

   Rule 163 and Rule 215: pass wide and slow, allowing at least 2 metres of space.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   A pedestrian is walking in the road on a lane with no pavement. How much space should you give them?

   • AAt least half a metre
   • BAt least 1 metre, at any speed
   • CAt least 2 metres, at a low speed
   • DNone; they should step aside
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. At least 2 metres, at a low speed

   Rule 163: allow at least 2 metres for pedestrians walking in the road and keep to a low speed.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   You cannot leave the recommended space to overtake a cyclist safely. What should you do?

   • AWait behind until you can
   • BSound your horn so they move over
   • COvertake with two wheels on the verge
   • DOvertake 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.

5. Pregunta 5 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

6. Pregunta 6 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   A cyclist is riding about 1 metre out from a line of parked cars. Why?

   • ATo avoid a car door that opens suddenly
   • BSo they can overtake cars more easily
   • CTo slow down the traffic behind them
   • DBecause cyclists must not ride near the kerb
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. To avoid a car door that opens suddenly

   Rule 213: cyclists are advised to keep at least a door's width, or 1 metre, from parked cars.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   Why might a cyclist suddenly swerve out into the road?

   • ABecause they must ride in the centre of the road
   • BTo let you overtake
   • CTo avoid a drain cover or a wet or icy patch
   • DTo race the traffic
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. To avoid a drain cover or a wet or icy patch

   Rule 213: cyclists may swerve to avoid drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches. Give them plenty of room.

9. Pregunta 9 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    An older pedestrian is crossing slowly in front of you. What should you do?

    • ADrive carefully around them on the other side
    • BSound your horn so they know you are there
    • CEdge forward slowly to show you want to go
    • DWait patiently, without revving or edging forward
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Wait patiently, without revving or edging forward

    Rule 207: give older pedestrians plenty of time. Do not rev your engine or move forward while they cross.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    What is the maximum speed of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters used on the road?

    • A15 mph
    • B4 mph
    • C8 mph
    • D20 mph
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. 8 mph

    Rule 220: powered vehicles used by disabled people have a maximum speed of 8 mph (12 km/h).

12. Pregunta 12 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.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    Traffic lights have an advanced stop line for cyclists. Where must you stop when the lights are red?

    • AAnywhere, as long as no cyclists are waiting
    • BAt the first white line, before the cyclist area
    • CAt the second white line, after the cyclist area
    • DInside the cyclist area, close to the lights
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. At the first white line, before the cyclist area

    Rule 178: motorists must stop at the first white line when the signal is amber or red, so the waiting area stays free for cyclists.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    A herd of animals is blocking the road ahead. What should you do?

    • ADrive slowly and carefully through the herd
    • BSound your horn to move the animals on
    • CStop and switch off your engine until they have gone
    • DRev your engine to warn them you are there
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Stop and switch off your engine until they have gone

    Rule 214: if a herd is blocking the road, stop and switch off your engine until they have left the road.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    You are turning into a side road and a pedestrian has already started to cross it. Who has priority?

    • ANeither of you
    • BYou, because you are in a vehicle
    • CWhoever is moving faster
    • DThe pedestrian
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. The pedestrian

    Rule 170: if pedestrians have started to cross the road you are turning into, they have priority, so give way.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    Does the hierarchy of road users mean pedestrians and cyclists have no responsibilities?

    • AYes, cyclists have no duties at all
    • BOnly when they are on cycle tracks
    • CNo, everyone must still behave responsibly
    • DYes, 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.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    You are following a cyclist towards a junction where you plan to turn left. What should you do?

    • AStay behind and let the cyclist go first
    • BSound your horn so that they stop
    • CFlash your lights to show you are turning
    • DOvertake and turn left in front of them
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Stay behind and let the cyclist go first

    Rules 167 and 170: do not overtake a cyclist just before turning left. Stay behind them at junctions.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    A long lorry ahead moves out to the right as it gets near a left turn. Why?

    • AThe driver is about to turn right
    • BIt has broken down
    • CThe driver wants you to overtake on the left
    • DIt 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.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    You are driving close behind a large lorry. Why is this a problem?

    • ALorries are not allowed to brake suddenly
    • BYou will use much less fuel than normal
    • CThe driver may not see you, and it blocks your view
    • DThe lorry's rear lights will dazzle you
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. The driver may not see you, and it blocks your view

    Rules 221 and 222: the driver may not see you, and large vehicles block your view. Drop back.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    Many large vehicles are fitted with speed limiters. What top speed are they often limited to?

    • A70 mph
    • B80 mph
    • C40 mph
    • D56 mph
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 56 mph

    Rule 222: many large vehicles are speed-limited to 56 mph (90 km/h), even on motorways.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    Why should you take extra care near trams?

    • AThey only run late at night
    • BThey are quick and quiet, and cannot steer round you
    • CThey always stop at every junction
    • DThey must give way to cars at all times
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. They are quick and quiet, and cannot steer round you

    Rule 224: trams move quickly and silently and cannot steer to avoid you.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    What do flashing amber beacons on a vehicle usually warn you about?

    • AAn emergency vehicle on a 999 call
    • BA slow or stopped vehicle, such as a snow plough
    • CA bus that is about to pull out
    • DA police car that wants you to stop
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A slow or stopped vehicle, such as a snow plough

    Rule 225: flashing amber beacons warn of a slow-moving or stationary vehicle. Approach with caution.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    Emergency vehicles may use flashing lights of which colours?

    • ABlue, red or green
    • BAmber or white
    • CAmber only
    • DPurple 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.

24. Pregunta 24 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    On an unrestricted dual carriageway, what must a tractor with a top speed of 25 mph or less use?

    • AHazard warning lights only
    • BA flashing amber beacon
    • CA red flag
    • DA flashing blue light
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A flashing amber beacon

    Rule 225: on unrestricted dual carriageways, slow vehicles with a top speed of 25 mph or less, such as tractors, must use a flashing amber beacon.

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