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Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026

Learner drivers in Wales take the same car theory test as the rest of Great Britain: 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, plus a separate hazard perception video part. You can take it in Welsh or English. This practice adds questions on rules that are different in Wales, such as the default 20 mph limit on restricted roads, D plates and bilingual signs.

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  • Pays de Galles
  • 290 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

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L’examen officiel comporte 50 questions. Pour réussir : 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part. Durée : 57 minutes. Organisé par : Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Âge minimum : 17 (16 if you get, or have applied for, the higher rate of the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment). Frais : £23. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 290 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Wales Driving Rules Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 20

    In Wales, what is the default speed limit on restricted roads, such as most roads with street lights?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 20 mph

    Wales introduced a default 20 mph limit on restricted roads in September 2023. These roads were 30 mph before.

  2. Question 2 sur 20

    When did the default 20 mph speed limit on restricted roads come into force in Wales?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. September 2023

    The Welsh Government introduced the default 20 mph limit on restricted roads across Wales in September 2023.

  3. Question 3 sur 20

    In Wales, what usually makes a road a "restricted road" with a default 20 mph limit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. It has street lights no more than 200 yards apart

    Restricted roads are usually in residential and built-up areas and have street lights no more than 200 yards apart.

  4. Question 4 sur 20

    You are driving on a street-lit road in Wales with a default 20 mph limit. Will you see 20 mph repeater signs?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. No, there are no repeaters, as 20 mph is the default

    The Welsh Government says that because 20 mph is the default, there are no repeater signs on these roads.

  5. Question 5 sur 20

    Some roads with street lights in Wales still have a 30 mph limit. How do you know?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Speed limit signs show where a different limit starts

    Some roads kept a 30 mph limit. Road signs tell you when you are entering a different speed limit.

  6. Question 6 sur 20

    What is needed before a 20 mph road in Wales can be changed back to 30 mph?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A traffic regulation order from the highway authority

    Since 2024 highway authorities have been assessing roads that could return to 30 mph. Any change needs a traffic regulation order, which takes several months.

  7. Question 7 sur 20

    In a built-up area in Wales, what is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan, unless signs show otherwise?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 20 mph

    Rule 124: the built-up area limit in Wales is 20 mph for all vehicle types, including cars towing caravans or trailers.

  8. Question 8 sur 20

    Did the 2023 change in Wales lower the national speed limit for cars on single carriageway roads?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, it is still 60 mph

    The default 20 mph covers restricted roads in built-up areas. Rule 124 still gives 60 mph for cars on single carriageways.

  9. Question 9 sur 20

    In Wales, which learner plates can be displayed on a learner driver's car?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. D plates, L plates, or both

    Annex 3: in Wales, learners can display red D plates, red L plates, or both. D stands for "dysgwr", Welsh for learner.

  10. Question 10 sur 20

    What colour is the letter on an official D plate used by learner drivers in Wales?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Red

    Annex 3: learner vehicles in Wales may display red D plates, red L plates, or both.

  11. Question 11 sur 20

    When may a learner car driver in Wales drive on a motorway?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. With an approved instructor, in a dual-control car

    Rule 253: learners must not use motorways unless they are with an approved driving instructor in a dual-control car with red L plates (D plates in Wales).

  12. Question 12 sur 20

    Can you take the car theory test in Welsh?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Yes, you can ask for Welsh when you book

    DVSA says driving tests in Welsh are available at every theory and practical test centre in Wales. You ask for Welsh when you book.

  13. Question 13 sur 20

    You ask for your practical driving test in Welsh. What will DVSA provide?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A Welsh-speaking examiner

    DVSA says that if you ask for a Welsh test when booking, it will provide a Welsh-speaking examiner.

  14. Question 14 sur 20

    What is the drink-drive limit in Wales, measured in blood?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

    Wales has the same limit as England and Northern Ireland: 80 mg per 100 ml of blood. Scotland's limit is lower.

  15. Question 15 sur 20

    In which languages are road signs in Wales usually shown?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Welsh and English

    Road signs in Wales are bilingual, so you will see Welsh and English on the same sign or on a pair of signs.

  16. Question 16 sur 20

    On new bilingual road signs in Wales, which language appears first?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Welsh

    The Welsh Government said that under the Welsh Language Standards, in force since 31 March 2016, new road signs display Welsh first.

  17. Question 17 sur 20

    A bilingual message does not fit on one sign in Wales. How is it shown?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. On two signs: Welsh on the first, English on the second

    The Welsh Government said that when a message does not fit on one bilingual sign, a pair of signs is used: Welsh first, then English.

  18. Question 18 sur 20

    Why do some trunk roads and motorway sections in Wales have a 50 mph speed limit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. To reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution

    The Welsh Government reduced limits to 50 mph at five locations where nitrogen dioxide levels were above legal limits.

  19. Question 19 sur 20

    In Wales, what does a green average speed camera on a 50 mph section show?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. It is enforcing a limit set to improve air quality

    The Welsh Government uses green average speed cameras to show that speeds are measured for air quality purposes.

  20. Question 20 sur 20

    What does the Highway Code say about parking on the pavement in Wales?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Do not park on the pavement unless signs permit it

    Rule 244: you must not park on the pavement in London or Scotland. Elsewhere, including Wales, you should not do so unless signs permit it.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The multiple-choice part has 50 questions and you have 57 minutes. You need 43 correct answers to pass.
  • Three of the multiple-choice questions are about a short, silent video of a normal driving situation. You can watch it as many times as you like.
  • The hazard perception part has 14 video clips. Each developing hazard is worth up to 5 points, and the pass mark is 44 out of 75.
  • Since September 2023, restricted roads in Wales, usually roads with street lights no more than 200 yards apart, have a default 20 mph limit.
  • Learner drivers in Wales can display red D plates, red L plates, or both.
  • Theory and practical tests in Welsh are available at every test centre in Wales. You ask for Welsh when you book.

Questions fréquentes

Is the driving theory test different in Wales?

No. Learners in Wales take the same DVSA car theory test as the rest of Great Britain: 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes (pass mark 43), plus hazard perception.

Can I take the theory test in Welsh?

Yes. Tests in Welsh are available at every theory test centre in Wales. Ask for Welsh when you book. You can also listen to the test through headphones in Welsh.

Is the speed limit 20 mph everywhere in Wales?

No. The default 20 mph covers restricted roads, which usually have street lights. Some of these roads kept 30 mph and are signed, and national speed limits on other roads did not change.

Do learners in Wales use L plates or D plates?

Either. In Wales you can display red D plates, red L plates, or both.

Where do I book the theory test in Wales?

On GOV.UK, which is also available in Welsh. A car theory test costs £23 and you need a provisional licence.

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