Scotland Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AStaggered junction ahead
   • BDual carriageway ahead
   • CCrossroads ahead
   • DDouble bend ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Staggered junction ahead

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

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   A driver holds their right arm straight out of the window. What does this signal mean?

   • AAsking you to overtake
   • BSlowing down or stopping
   • CMoving out to the right or turning right
   • DMoving in to the left or turning left
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Moving out to the right or turning right

   Arm signals: a right arm held straight out means the driver intends to move out to the right or turn right.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AGive way to traffic on the major road
   • BYou have priority over the major road
   • CStop at the line even if the road is clear
   • DRoad narrows ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Give way to traffic on the major road

   The upside-down triangle means give way. Let traffic on the major road go first. You only need to stop if it is not clear.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway with a hard shoulder. How should you get out?

   • ABy the driver's door, then stand beside the car
   • BStay in the car until a recovery truck arrives
   • CAway from traffic if safe, then wait behind the barrier
   • DBy any door, then walk to the next exit
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Away from traffic if safe, then wait behind the barrier

   Rule 277: get out on the side away from traffic if safe, and wait well away from your vehicle, behind the barrier where there is one.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   You see a flashing amber light below a "School" sign. What does it mean?

   • AThe lower speed limit has now ended
   • BChildren may be crossing; drive very slowly
   • CYou must stop and wait until the light goes out
   • DThe school is closed today, so you can carry on
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Children may be crossing; drive very slowly

   Rule 208: a flashing amber signal below a School warning sign means children may be crossing. Drive very slowly until clear.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What do "School keep clear" markings mean?

   • AKeep clear, even to pick up or drop off children
   • BOnly school buses may park here
   • CPark here only to drop off children
   • DParking is allowed here at weekends
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Keep clear, even to pick up or drop off children

   Road markings: keep the school entrance clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down children.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Unless you are in an authorised parking space, how close to a junction should you avoid parking?

   • AWithin 100 metres (328 feet)
   • BWithin 50 metres (164 feet)
   • CWithin 2 metres (6 feet)
   • DWithin 10 metres (32 feet)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Within 10 metres (32 feet)

   Rule 243: do not stop or park opposite or within 10 metres of a junction, except in an authorised parking space.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo stopping (clearway)
   • BNo vehicles
   • CParking for permit holders only
   • DNo waiting at set times
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. No stopping (clearway)

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

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What is the typical overall stopping distance for a car at 50 mph?

   • A36 metres (118 feet)
   • B23 metres (75 feet)
   • C53 metres (175 feet)
   • D73 metres (240 feet)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 53 metres (175 feet)

   Rule 126: at 50 mph the typical stopping distance is 53 metres: 15 metres thinking and 38 metres braking.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    You are overtaking a cyclist on a road with a 50 mph limit. How much space should you leave?

    • AExactly 1 metre
    • BMore than 1.5 metres
    • CLess than you would at 30 mph
    • DHalf a metre
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. More than 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: 1.5 metres is the minimum at up to 30 mph. Give cyclists more space at higher speeds.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    You are turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming vehicle is also turning right. Which method is generally safer?

    • ALeft side to left side
    • BBoth wait until the other gives up
    • CWhoever flashes their lights first goes
    • DRight side to right side
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Right side to right side

    Rule 181: turning right side to right side is generally the safer method, as you can see oncoming traffic more easily.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which of these riders must not use a motorway?

    • AA rider of a motorcycle under 50 cc
    • BA driver towing a caravan
    • CA rider of a 600 cc motorcycle with a full licence
    • DA minibus driver
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A rider of a motorcycle under 50 cc

    Rule 253: riders of motorcycles under 50 cc and holders of provisional motorcycle licences must not use motorways.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What is the speed limit on a motorway for a car towing a caravan or trailer?

    • A60 mph
    • B55 mph
    • C50 mph
    • D70 mph
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 60 mph

    Rule 124: cars towing caravans or trailers are limited to 60 mph on motorways and dual carriageways.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    You see a horse rider ahead. What is the highest speed at which you should pass?

    • AUnder 20 mph
    • BUnder 10 mph
    • CUnder 30 mph
    • DUnder 15 mph
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Under 10 mph

    Rule 163 and Rule 215: pass horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles at under 10 mph.

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Only if they are in immediate danger

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

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You need glasses to read a number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?

    • AOnly at night
    • BOnly when it is raining
    • COnly on motorways
    • DAt all times while driving
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. At all times while driving

    Rule 92: if you need glasses or contact lenses to meet the eyesight rule, you must wear them at all times while driving.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Which phrase can you say to check that you are keeping a two-second gap?

    • A"Mirrors, signal, manoeuvre"
    • B"Stop, look and listen"
    • C"Think once, think twice, think bike"
    • D"Only a fool breaks the two-second rule"
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. "Only a fool breaks the two-second rule"

    Rule 126: as the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, say the phrase. If you reach the point before you finish, you are too close.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    After a collision, you did not give your name and address at the scene. When must you report it to the police?

    • AAs soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours
    • BWithin 48 hours, by post or online
    • COnly if the other driver asks you to
    • DWithin seven days, at any police station
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. As soon as reasonably practicable, within 24 hours

    Rule 286: if you do not give your name and address at the time, report the collision to the police as soon as reasonably practicable and within 24 hours.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AMaximum speed 30 mph
    • BMinimum speed 30 mph
    • CAdvised speed 30 mph
    • DEnd of the 30 mph limit
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Minimum speed 30 mph

    A number on a blue circle is a minimum speed. Do not go slower than this unless it is unsafe.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATwo-way traffic straight ahead
    • BDual carriageway ahead
    • COvertaking allowed ahead
    • DOne-way street ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Two-way traffic straight ahead

    Two arrows pointing in opposite directions warn that you will soon meet oncoming traffic on the same road.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What does a blue circular sign with no red border usually give?

    • ATourist information
    • BMotorway directions
    • CA positive instruction
    • DA warning of a hazard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A positive instruction

    Traffic signs: blue circles with no red border mostly give positive instructions, such as turn left ahead.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Does the hierarchy of road users mean pedestrians and cyclists have no responsibilities?

    • AYes, cyclists have no duties at all
    • BOnly when they are on cycle tracks
    • CNo, everyone must still behave responsibly
    • DYes, only drivers have any duties
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No, everyone must still behave responsibly

    The Highway Code introduction says the hierarchy does not remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does a red and amber traffic light showing together mean?

    • AStop; do not go until green shows
    • BGo if the way ahead is clear
    • CGo if you are turning left
    • DGet ready to stop at the line
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop; do not go until green shows

    Light signals: red and amber also means stop. Do not pass through or start until green shows.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AFalling or fallen rocks
    • BQuarry entrance
    • CSoft verges
    • DUneven road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Falling or fallen rocks

    Rocks falling from a cliff warn that there may be rocks on the road ahead.

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