England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026
Learner drivers in England 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 and charges you meet in England, such as the London pavement parking ban, the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ, and Clean Air Zones in English cities.
Kort antwoord
Het officiële examen heeft 50 vragen. Geslaagd: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part. Tijdslimiet: 57 minuten. Afgenomen door: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Minimumleeftijd: 17 (16 if you get, or have applied for, the higher rate of the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment). Kosten: £23. Oefen hier gratis met 290 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 20
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 2 van 20
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Antwoord: B. Do not park on the pavement unless signs permit it
Rule 244: outside London and Scotland you should not park on the pavement unless signs permit it. Pavement parking can cause problems for pedestrians, wheelchair users, blind people and people with pushchairs.
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Vraag 3 van 20
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Antwoord: A. All London boroughs, but not the M25
TfL says the ULEZ operates across all London boroughs and does not include the M25.
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Vraag 4 van 20
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Antwoord: B. 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day
TfL says the ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year except Christmas Day (25 December).
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Vraag 5 van 20
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Antwoord: A. £12.50
TfL says drivers of cars that do not meet the ULEZ standards, and are not exempt, must pay a £12.50 daily charge.
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Vraag 6 van 20
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Antwoord: B. 7 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday
TfL says the Congestion Charge applies 07:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, and 12:00 to 18:00 at weekends and on bank holidays.
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Vraag 7 van 20
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Antwoord: C. From Christmas Day to the New Year's Day bank holiday
TfL says there is no charge between Christmas Day and the New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive).
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Vraag 8 van 20
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Antwoord: A. Both the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ charge
They are separate charges. TfL says that if your vehicle does not meet ULEZ standards you must also pay the ULEZ charge.
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Vraag 9 van 20
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Antwoord: C. Class D
Only class D Clean Air Zones include private cars. Classes A to C cover vehicles such as buses, taxis, lorries and vans.
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Vraag 10 van 20
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Antwoord: B. Birmingham
Birmingham and Bristol have class D zones, which include cars. Bath, Bradford and Sheffield have class C zones, which do not charge private cars.
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Vraag 11 van 20
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Antwoord: C. No, class C zones do not include private cars
Class C zones cover vehicles such as buses, coaches, taxis, lorries and vans, but not private cars. Only class D includes cars.
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Vraag 12 van 20
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Antwoord: C. Euro 6
Diesel cars that meet Euro 6, and petrol cars that meet Euro 4, do not pay the charge.
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Vraag 13 van 20
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Antwoord: B. By 11:59 pm on the sixth day after you entered
You can pay up to 6 days before, or by 11:59 pm on the sixth day after driving in. Otherwise you may get a penalty charge notice.
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Vraag 14 van 20
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Antwoord: C. Midnight the day after you cross
GOV.UK says you must pay the Dart Charge by midnight the day after you cross. You can also pay in advance.
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Vraag 15 van 20
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Antwoord: A. 6 am to 10 pm
GOV.UK says you usually need to pay if you use the Dartford Crossing between 6 am and 10 pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
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Vraag 16 van 20
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Antwoord: D. A motorcycle
Motorcycles, mopeds and quad bikes do not need to pay the Dart Charge.
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Vraag 17 van 20
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Antwoord: D. 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland the limit is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood (35 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath).
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Vraag 18 van 20
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Antwoord: C. 30 mph
Rule 124: the built-up area limit for cars is 30 mph in England and Scotland. In Wales it is 20 mph.
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Vraag 19 van 20
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Antwoord: B. It becomes lower
The blood limit is 80 mg per 100 ml in England but only 50 mg in Scotland.
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Vraag 20 van 20
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Antwoord: A. Most are 20 mph, unless signs show otherwise
Wales introduced a default 20 mph limit on restricted roads in September 2023. Some roads have kept 30 mph and are signed.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Het echte examen: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part
Wat je moet weten voor het 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.
- You must not park partly or wholly on the pavement in London, apart from limited exceptions. Elsewhere in England, do not do it unless signs permit it.
- London's Ultra Low Emission Zone covers all London boroughs and runs 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day.
- Birmingham and Bristol have class D Clean Air Zones, which charge older private cars that do not meet the emission standards.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is the driving theory test different in England?
No. Learners in England 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.
Is pavement parking illegal in England?
In London, yes: you must not park partly or wholly on the pavement, apart from limited exceptions. Elsewhere in England, the Highway Code says do not do it unless signs permit it.
Do I have to pay to drive in London?
It depends on the car and the area. The Congestion Charge applies in central London at set times, and cars that do not meet ULEZ standards pay a separate daily ULEZ charge across all London boroughs.
Which English cities have Clean Air Zones that charge private cars?
Birmingham and Bristol have class D zones, which include older private cars. Bath, Bradford, Portsmouth, Sheffield and Tyneside have zones that do not charge private cars.
Where do I book the theory test in England?
On GOV.UK. A car theory test costs £23 and you need a provisional driving licence first.
Bronnen
- 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)
- Highway Code: waiting and parking (rules 238 to 252)
- TfL: Congestion Charge
- TfL: Ultra Low Emission Zone
- GOV.UK: Driving in a Clean Air Zone