UK Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 7

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   How should you drive round a mini-roundabout?

   • AStop before you reach every mini-roundabout
   • BDrive straight over the middle marking
   • CTreat it like an ordinary crossroads
   • DGo round the central marking, unless you are too large
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Go round the central marking, unless you are too large

   Rule 188: all vehicles must pass round the central markings, except large vehicles that physically cannot.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Should you reverse out of a side road into a main road?

   • ANo, you should not
   • BYes, if you are quick
   • CYes, at night when it is quiet
   • DYes, if you sound your horn
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. No, you should not

   Rule 201: do not reverse from a side road into a main road.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A broken white centre line becomes longer, with shorter gaps. What does this mean?

   • AYou may overtake freely
   • BA bus lane is starting
   • CThere is a hazard ahead
   • DThe road is ending
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. There is a hazard ahead

   Rule 127: when the centre line lengthens and the gaps shorten, it is a hazard warning line. Only cross it if the road is clear and you need to.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   There are double white lines in the middle of the road, and the line nearest you is solid. What does this mean?

   • AYou may cross it to overtake if the road is clear
   • BDo not cross it, except in a few allowed cases
   • CYou may park next to it at any time
   • DIt marks the edge of a bus lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Do not cross it, except in a few allowed cases

   Rules 129 and 165: you must not cross or straddle double white lines with a solid line nearest you, except in the cases the Code lists.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   With a solid white line nearest you, you may cross it to pass a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle going at what speed or less?

   • A10 mph
   • B5 mph
   • C20 mph
   • D30 mph
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. 10 mph

   Rule 129: you may cross the solid line, if the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle or overtake a cyclist, horse or road maintenance vehicle doing 10 mph or less.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   An area of white chevrons on the road is bordered by a solid white line. When may you enter it?

   • ATo park
   • BOnly in an emergency
   • CWhen you are turning left
   • DWhenever you want to overtake
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Only in an emergency

   Rule 130: if chevrons are bordered by solid white lines, you must not enter the area except in an emergency.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   When may you drive a car in a bus lane?

   • AWhenever the traffic is heavy
   • BOnly when you need to overtake
   • COutside its hours, or if signs allow cars
   • DAt no time, day or night
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Outside its hours, or if signs allow cars

   Rule 141: signs show the times a bus lane operates and which other vehicles may use it. Rule 165 says do not overtake into a bus lane during its hours.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   You have overtaken a slower vehicle on a single carriageway. When should you move back to the left?

   • AAfter at least half a mile
   • BOnly when the next junction comes
   • CStraight away, even if you are close to the vehicle
   • DAs soon as you can, without cutting in
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. As soon as you can, without cutting in

   Rule 163: after overtaking, move back to the left as soon as you can, but do not cut in.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    A pedestrian has stepped onto a zebra crossing. What must you do?

    • ASpeed up to pass before they reach your side
    • BCarry on, as you were there first
    • CGive way to them
    • DSound your horn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Give way to them

    Rule 195: you must give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a zebra crossing.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    At a pelican crossing the amber light is flashing. What must you do?

    • AWait for the red light to come on
    • BGo on, because drivers have priority
    • CGive way to anyone on it, then go on with care if clear
    • DStop and wait until the light turns green
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Give way to anyone on it, then go on with care if clear

    Rule 196: when the amber light flashes at a pelican crossing, you must give way to pedestrians on the crossing.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    You are turning right onto a dual carriageway. The gap in the central reservation is deep enough for your whole car. What should you do?

    • AWait at the side road until someone flashes you out
    • BStop with the back of your car still in the near carriageway
    • CWait in the gap, treating each half as a separate road
    • DDrive along the central reservation to a better place
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Wait in the gap, treating each half as a separate road

    Rule 173: if the central reservation is deep enough to protect your whole vehicle, treat each half as a separate road and wait in the gap. If it is too shallow, wait until you can cross both in one go.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    At a junction, double broken white lines are painted across your side of the road. What do they mean?

    • AGive way to traffic on the major road
    • BNo entry for all vehicles
    • CYou must always come to a full stop
    • DYou have priority over the major road
    Toon antwoord

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

    Road markings: double broken white lines across the road mean give way to traffic on the major road.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    The police signal you to pull over. What must you do?

    • AStop at once, wherever you are
    • BCarry on until the next junction
    • CPull over and stop as soon as it is safe
    • DDrive to the nearest police station
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Pull over and stop as soon as it is safe

    Police usually get your attention with flashing blue lights, headlights or a siren, then point or use the left indicator. You must pull over and stop as soon as it is safe.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What shape are most signs that give orders?

    • ARectangles
    • BTriangles
    • CCircles
    • DDiamonds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Circles

    Traffic signs: signs giving orders are mostly circular. Triangles warn and rectangles inform.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Signs with red circles mostly tell you what?

    • ADirections to a town
    • BWhat you must not do
    • CTourist information
    • DA warning of a hazard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. What you must not do

    Traffic signs: signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive, for example no entry or a maximum speed.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    What shape are most warning signs?

    • AOctagons
    • BTriangles
    • CCircles
    • DRectangles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Triangles

    Traffic signs: warning signs are mostly triangular.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What colour is the background of direction signs on motorways?

    • AWhite
    • BGreen
    • CBlue
    • DBrown
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Blue

    Traffic signs: direction signs on motorways have blue backgrounds.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What colour is the background of direction signs on primary routes?

    • AWhite
    • BGreen
    • CBrown
    • DBlue
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Green

    Traffic signs: direction signs on primary routes have green backgrounds.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What are brown direction signs used for?

    • AMotorway routes and junctions
    • BPrimary routes between towns
    • CTemporary diversions
    • DTourist attractions and facilities
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Tourist attractions and facilities

    Traffic signs: brown signs direct you to tourist attractions and facilities.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which road sign has eight sides?

    • ANo entry
    • BRoad works
    • CGive way
    • DStop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Stop

    Traffic signs: the Stop sign is the only eight-sided sign. The Give Way sign is an upside-down triangle.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What is the minimum type of motor insurance the law requires?

    • AFully comprehensive
    • BThird party
    • CBreakdown cover
    • DThird party, fire and theft
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Third party

    Annex 3: the minimum cover required by law is third-party insurance.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What does third-party insurance cover?

    • ADamage to your own car
    • BYour own injuries in a crash
    • CTheft of your own car
    • DInjury or damage you cause to others
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Injury or damage you cause to others

    Annex 3: third-party cover is for injury or damage to others. It does not cover damage to your own vehicle or injury to yourself.

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