Scotland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026
Learner drivers in Scotland 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. This practice adds questions on rules that are different in Scotland, such as the lower drink-drive limit, the pavement parking ban and city Low Emission Zones.
In breve
L’esame ufficiale ha 50 domande. Per superarlo: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part. Tempo a disposizione: 57 minuti. Lo gestisce: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Età minima: 17 (16 if you get, or have applied for, the higher rate of the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment). Costo: £23. Esercitati qui gratis con 290 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.
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Domanda 1 di 20
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Risposta: B. 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
Scotland has a lower limit than the rest of the UK: 50 mg per 100 ml of blood, compared with 80 mg in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Domanda 2 di 20
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Risposta: D. 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
In Scotland the breath limit is 22 microgrammes per 100 ml. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland it is 35.
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Domanda 3 di 20
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Risposta: A. It is lower in Scotland
The blood limit is 50 mg per 100 ml in Scotland and 80 mg in England and Wales, so even a small amount of alcohol can put you over in Scotland.
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Domanda 4 di 20
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Risposta: D. The lower Scottish limit
Drink-drive limits depend on where you are driving. In Scotland the lower limits of 50 mg (blood) and 22 microgrammes (breath) apply.
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Domanda 5 di 20
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Risposta: D. You must not park partly or wholly on it, with limited exceptions
Rule 244: you must not park partially or wholly on the pavement in London or Scotland, apart from limited exceptions.
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Domanda 6 di 20
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Risposta: B. Double parking
Rule 243 and the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019: in Scotland you must not double park, park on the pavement, or park at dropped kerbs, with limited exceptions.
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Domanda 7 di 20
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Risposta: B. No, it is banned, with limited exceptions
Rule 243: in Scotland you must not park where the kerb has been lowered for pedestrians or cyclists, subject to limited exceptions.
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Domanda 8 di 20
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Risposta: D. £100
Transport Scotland says drivers can be fined £100 for these parking contraventions.
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Domanda 9 di 20
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Risposta: A. £50
Transport Scotland says the £100 penalty is reduced to £50 if it is paid within 14 days.
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Domanda 10 di 20
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Risposta: B. Local authorities (councils)
The ban is enforced by local authorities, which can also set certain exemptions, for example for safe access by emergency vehicles.
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Domanda 11 di 20
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Risposta: C. December 2023
Local authorities have been able to enforce the ban since 11 December 2023. It comes from the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019.
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Domanda 12 di 20
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Risposta: A. Scotland
Transport Scotland says Scotland is the first of the UK's four nations to make pavement parking illegal nationwide. In England, the ban covers London only.
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Domanda 13 di 20
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Risposta: D. Dundee
Scotland has four LEZs, in the city centres of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Domanda 14 di 20
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Risposta: A. Four
There are four LEZs in Scotland: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow city centres.
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Domanda 15 di 20
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Risposta: A. 24 hours a day, every day, including Christmas Day
Scottish LEZs operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays such as Christmas Day.
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Domanda 16 di 20
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Risposta: B. Euro 6
Diesel cars and vans must meet Euro 6. Petrol cars and vans must meet Euro 4.
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Domanda 17 di 20
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Risposta: C. £60, reduced to £30 if you pay within 14 days
The first charge is £60, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days.
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Domanda 18 di 20
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Risposta: B. The charge doubles each time, up to a maximum
The charge doubles each time you drive the same vehicle in the same LEZ within 90 days, up to £480 for cars and light goods vehicles.
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Domanda 19 di 20
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Risposta: B. A motorbike
LEZ restrictions do not apply to motorbikes and mopeds. Fully electric vehicles are also exempt.
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Domanda 20 di 20
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Risposta: C. 40 mph
Rule 124: goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are limited to 40 mph on single carriageways in Scotland, compared with 50 mph in England and Wales.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Il test reale: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part
Cosa sapere prima del test
- 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.
- Scotland's drink-drive limit is lower than in the rest of the UK: 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, or 22 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath.
- Since 11 December 2023, councils in Scotland can fine drivers £100 for pavement parking, double parking or parking at dropped kerbs (£50 if paid within 14 days).
- Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow have Low Emission Zones that operate 24 hours a day, every day.
Domande frequenti
Is the driving theory test different in Scotland?
No. Learners in Scotland 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.
What is the drink-drive limit in Scotland?
50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, or 22 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath. This is lower than in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Is pavement parking illegal in Scotland?
Yes. Pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs are banned, with limited exceptions. The penalty is £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.
What happens if I drive an older car into a Scottish Low Emission Zone?
If it does not meet the standard (Euro 4 petrol or Euro 6 diesel), you get a £60 penalty charge, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days. It doubles for repeat visits within 90 days.
Where do I book the theory test in Scotland?
On GOV.UK, the same as in England and Wales. A car theory test costs £23 and you need a provisional licence.
Fonti
- GOV.UK: Theory test – multiple-choice questions
- GOV.UK: Theory test – hazard perception test
- GOV.UK: Theory test – pass mark and test result
- GOV.UK: Book your theory test
- The Highway Code (GOV.UK)
- GOV.UK: The drink drive limit
- Transport Scotland: Pavement parking ban
- mygov.scot: Low Emission Zones
- mygov.scot: Fines for Low Emission Zones