England Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 6

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Which of these road users must not use a motorway?

   • ACyclists
   • BCar drivers with a full licence
   • CLorry drivers
   • DCoach drivers
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Cyclists

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

2. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   At a parallel crossing, who must you give way to?

   • AHorse riders and pedestrians
   • BCyclists only, not pedestrians
   • CPedestrians and cyclists
   • DPedestrians only, not cyclists
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Pedestrians and cyclists

   Rule H2: you must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and to pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A casualty is unconscious but breathing. What should you do?

   • ALeave them and drive off to find help
   • BStand them up and walk them around
   • CPut them in the recovery position until help arrives
   • DGive them something to drink while you wait
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Put them in the recovery position until help arrives

   Annex 7: if the casualty is unconscious and breathing, place them in the recovery position until medical help arrives.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Why should you look round as well as using your mirrors before you change lanes?

   • ALooking round tells other drivers you are about to move
   • BMirrors have blind spots where a vehicle can be hidden
   • CIt is quicker than using the mirrors
   • DMirrors make vehicles look closer than they are
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Mirrors have blind spots where a vehicle can be hidden

   Rule 161: mirrors do not show everything. A quick look round covers the blind spots.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ACar and motorcycle hire
   • BParking for cars and motorcycles
   • CMotor vehicles only
   • DNo motor vehicles
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. No motor vehicles

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

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What must a trailer have in case the main coupling fails?

   • AA spare wheel of the same size
   • BA red flag on the back
   • CA secondary coupling, such as a safety chain
   • DA second number plate on the side
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A secondary coupling, such as a safety chain

   Rule 98: a trailer must have a secondary coupling device in case the main coupling fails.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   When may you use the hard shoulder of a motorway?

   • AIn an emergency, or when told to by police or signs
   • BTo have a short rest when you feel tired
   • CTo overtake slow traffic when there is a long queue
   • DTo stop for a few minutes and make a phone call
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. In an emergency, or when told to by police or signs

   Rule 269: you must not use the hard shoulder except in an emergency or when directed by police, traffic officers or a traffic sign.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ASoft verges
   • BSlippery road
   • CRoad closed
   • DRoad works
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Road works

   A person digging warns of road works ahead. Slow down and obey any temporary signs.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What do yellow marks on the kerb mean?

    • ANo loading at the times shown on nearby plates
    • BParking for Blue Badge holders only
    • CNo waiting at any time, day or night
    • DA bus stop where cars must not wait
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No loading at the times shown on nearby plates

    Road markings: yellow kerb marks mean loading and unloading is not allowed at the times shown on nearby plates.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    When may you use hazard warning lights while you are driving?

    • ATo thank a driver who has let you into a queue
    • BWhen you park for a few minutes on double yellow lines
    • COn motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways, to warn of a hazard
    • DWhen driving in heavy rain or spray on any road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. On motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways, to warn of a hazard

    Rule 116: do not use hazard lights while driving except on motorways or unrestricted dual carriageways to warn of a hazard or obstruction ahead.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What do double yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?

    • AParking for permit holders only
    • BA loading bay for delivery vehicles only
    • CNo waiting only during the times on nearby plates
    • DNo waiting at any time, even without upright signs
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No waiting at any time, even without upright signs

    Rule 238: double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, even without upright signs.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    In heavy rain your steering suddenly feels unresponsive. What should you do?

    • ASteer sharply to the left towards the kerb
    • BEase off the accelerator and slow down gradually
    • CAccelerate to get through the water quickly
    • DBrake hard to stop as quickly as possible
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually

    Rule 227: if the steering becomes unresponsive, water is stopping the tyres gripping. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

14. Vraag 14 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Wait behind until you can

    Rule 163: if you cannot give the recommended space, wait behind and do not overtake.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHump bridge
    • BTunnel ahead
    • CSteep hill upwards
    • DUneven road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Hump bridge

    The road rises over a bridge. You may not see oncoming traffic until late, so slow down.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A pedestrian is hit by a car travelling at 40 mph. What does the Highway Code say is the likely result?

    • AThey will probably have only minor injuries
    • BThey will probably be killed
    • CSpeed makes little difference
    • DThey will usually walk away unhurt
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. They will probably be killed

    Rule 207: a pedestrian hit at 40 mph will probably be killed. At 20 mph there is about a 1 in 20 chance of death.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo entry for vehicles
    • BRoad closed for road works
    • COne-way traffic ahead
    • DNo stopping at any time
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No entry for vehicles

    A red circle with a white bar means no entry. You must not drive past this sign.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    You park on a road and leave the car. What must you do?

    • ASwitch off the engine and apply the handbrake
    • BLeave the hazard lights flashing and the engine running
    • CLeave the engine running with the handbrake on
    • DSwitch off the engine and leave it in neutral without the handbrake
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Switch off the engine and apply the handbrake

    Rule 239: you must switch off the engine, headlights and fog lights, and apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What must you be able to read, in good daylight, to meet the driving eyesight rule?

    • AA number plate from 20 metres
    • BYour speedometer from 2 metres
    • CA road sign from 100 metres away
    • DA number plate from 10 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A number plate from 20 metres

    Rule 92: you must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres (20.5 metres for old-style plates) in good daylight.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad narrows on both sides
    • BRoad narrows on the right
    • CBend to the right ahead
    • DRoad narrows on the left
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Road narrows on the right

    Only the right-hand edge moves in. The symbol is reversed when the road narrows on the left.

21. Vraag 21 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What is the minimum space you should leave when overtaking a cyclist at speeds up to 30 mph?

    • A1.5 metres
    • B0.5 metres
    • C3 metres
    • D1 metre
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds up to 30 mph, and more at higher speeds.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADouble bend ahead, first to the left
    • BDouble bend ahead, first to the right
    • CRoad narrows on the left
    • DSlippery road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Double bend ahead, first to the left

    The line bends left and then right. The symbol is reversed when the first bend is to the right.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You need to set a new route on your sat nav during a journey. What should you do?

    • ASet it while driving slowly
    • BSet it at the next red traffic light
    • CFind a safe place to stop first
    • DType the address with one hand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Find a safe place to stop first

    Rule 150 says do not be distracted by maps or screens; find a safe place to stop if you need to. You must not hold the device while driving (Rule 149).

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad narrows on both sides
    • BHump bridge
    • CTunnel ahead
    • DDual carriageway ends
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Dual carriageway ends

    The central reservation ends. Soon traffic will be coming towards you on the same road.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

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