Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 8

1. Question 1 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

2. Question 2 sur 25

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

   • A15 mph
   • B4 mph
   • C8 mph
   • D20 mph
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 8 mph

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

3. Question 3 sur 25

   A fire starts in your car's engine compartment. What should you do?

   • AGet everyone out and call the fire service, with the bonnet shut
   • BOpen the bonnet straight away and try to put the fire out
   • CPour water into the engine through the front grille
   • DKeep driving carefully to the nearest garage
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Get everyone out and call the fire service, with the bonnet shut

   Annex 6: get everyone out quickly. Do not try to put out an engine fire, because opening the bonnet can make it flare up.

4. Question 4 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

5. Question 5 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   What does 10% on this sign mean?

   • AThe gradient is 1 in 10
   • BThe speed limit is 10 mph
   • CThe hill is 10 miles long
   • DOnly 10% of vehicles may use the hill
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The gradient is 1 in 10

   A 10% gradient means the road drops about 1 metre for every 10 metres. Use a lower gear to help control your speed.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   At a crash, should you move injured people out of their vehicles?

   • AYes, always, as soon as you arrive
   • BOnly if they are unconscious
   • COnly if they are in immediate danger
   • DYes, if they ask you to
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Only if they are in immediate danger

   Rule 283: do not move injured people from their vehicles unless they are in immediate danger.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Which of these road users must not use a motorway?

   • ACyclists
   • BCar drivers with a full licence
   • CLorry drivers
   • DCoach drivers
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Cyclists

   Rule 253: motorways must not be used by pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and certain slow vehicles, among others.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   A school crossing patrol shows you this sign. What must you do?

   • ASlow down and drive around the patrol
   • BStop only if a child is already in the road
   • CStop and wait while the children cross
   • DSound your horn and drive on
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Stop and wait while the children cross

   You must stop when a school crossing patrol shows a "Stop for children" sign.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    When must you wear a seat belt in a car?

    • AOnly on journeys longer than 30 minutes
    • BOnly on motorways and fast roads
    • CWhenever one is fitted, unless you are exempt
    • DOnly when sitting in the front seats
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Whenever one is fitted, unless you are exempt

    Rule 99: you must wear a seat belt in cars, vans and goods vehicles if one is fitted, unless you are exempt.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo stopping (clearway)
    • BNo vehicles
    • CParking for permit holders only
    • DNo waiting at set times
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. No stopping (clearway)

    A red cross on a blue background marks a clearway. You must not stop on the main carriageway.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Your passenger asks to get out on a road with this sign. What should you do?

    • AStop briefly with your hazard warning lights on
    • BDrive on until you reach a place where stopping is allowed
    • CStop with two wheels on the pavement
    • DStop for no more than two minutes
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Drive on until you reach a place where stopping is allowed

    On a clearway you must not stop on the main carriageway, not even to pick up or set down passengers.

13. Question 13 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACar and motorcycle hire
    • BParking for cars and motorcycles
    • CMotor vehicles only
    • DNo motor vehicles
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No motor vehicles

    A car and a motorcycle inside a red circle mean no motor vehicles may go past the sign.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    You are first to arrive at a crash. What should you ask the drivers at the scene to do?

    • AMove injured people into their cars
    • BDrive away from the scene quickly
    • CSound their horns to warn traffic
    • DSwitch off their engines and stop smoking
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Switch off their engines and stop smoking

    Rule 283: ask drivers to switch off their engines and ask everyone to stop smoking.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A learner driver ahead stalls when the traffic lights turn green. What should you do?

    • ASound your horn to hurry them
    • BFlash your headlights at them
    • CBe patient and give them time
    • DDrive past them closely
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Be patient and give them time

    Rule 217 asks you to be especially patient with learner drivers and newly qualified drivers.

17. Question 17 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Your car has driver assistance systems, such as lane departure warning. Who is responsible for the car?

    • AThe car maker
    • BThe system itself
    • CNobody, while the system is switched on
    • DYou, the driver
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. You, the driver

    Rule 150: you are still responsible for the vehicle when you use a driver assistance system. Do not rely on it.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Who is legally responsible for making sure a child under 14 wears a seat belt or uses a child restraint?

    • AThe child's parent, even if they are not in the car
    • BThe driver
    • CThe front-seat passenger
    • DThe child
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The driver

    Rule 100: the driver is responsible for making sure children under 14 wear seat belts or sit in a suitable child restraint.

20. Question 20 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 56 mph

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

21. Question 21 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStaggered junction ahead
    • BDual carriageway ahead
    • CCrossroads ahead
    • DDouble bend ahead
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Staggered junction ahead

    Side roads join from the left and right, but not opposite each other.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Your car breaks down on an ordinary road. Where should you put a warning triangle?

    • A10 metres in front of the car, on the pavement
    • BAt least 45 metres behind, on the same side of the road
    • C5 metres behind, on the other side of the road
    • DIn the middle of the road, beside the car
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 45 metres behind, on the same side of the road

    Rule 276: place a warning triangle at least 45 metres behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the road, but never on a motorway.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    What could low brake fluid lead to?

    • ALower fuel use
    • BBrake failure
    • CFaster acceleration
    • DBrighter headlights
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Brake failure

    Annex 6: low brake fluid may result in brake failure and a crash. Check fluid levels regularly.

24. Question 24 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. No stopping at any time

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

25. Question 25 sur 25

    You start to feel sleepy on a long drive. What should you do?

    • AStop in a safe place and rest
    • BDrive faster to finish the journey sooner
    • COpen a window and keep going
    • DTurn the radio up loud
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Stop in a safe place and rest

    Rule 91 says that if you feel sleepy you should stop in a safe place. Fresh air or loud music do not cure tiredness.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part