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Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026

Learner drivers in Wales 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. You can take it in Welsh or English. This practice adds questions on rules that are different in Wales, such as the default 20 mph limit on restricted roads, D plates and bilingual signs.

  • Rijbewijs
  • Wales
  • 290 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

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.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de Wales Driving Rules Study Guide: notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 20

    In Wales, what is the default speed limit on restricted roads, such as most roads with street lights?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 20 mph

    Wales introduced a default 20 mph limit on restricted roads in September 2023. These roads were 30 mph before.

  2. Vraag 2 van 20

    When did the default 20 mph speed limit on restricted roads come into force in Wales?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. September 2023

    The Welsh Government introduced the default 20 mph limit on restricted roads across Wales in September 2023.

  3. Vraag 3 van 20

    In Wales, what usually makes a road a "restricted road" with a default 20 mph limit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It has street lights no more than 200 yards apart

    Restricted roads are usually in residential and built-up areas and have street lights no more than 200 yards apart.

  4. Vraag 4 van 20

    You are driving on a street-lit road in Wales with a default 20 mph limit. Will you see 20 mph repeater signs?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, there are no repeaters, as 20 mph is the default

    The Welsh Government says that because 20 mph is the default, there are no repeater signs on these roads.

  5. Vraag 5 van 20

    Some roads with street lights in Wales still have a 30 mph limit. How do you know?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Speed limit signs show where a different limit starts

    Some roads kept a 30 mph limit. Road signs tell you when you are entering a different speed limit.

  6. Vraag 6 van 20

    What is needed before a 20 mph road in Wales can be changed back to 30 mph?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A traffic regulation order from the highway authority

    Since 2024 highway authorities have been assessing roads that could return to 30 mph. Any change needs a traffic regulation order, which takes several months.

  7. Vraag 7 van 20

    In a built-up area in Wales, what is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan, unless signs show otherwise?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 20 mph

    Rule 124: the built-up area limit in Wales is 20 mph for all vehicle types, including cars towing caravans or trailers.

  8. Vraag 8 van 20

    Did the 2023 change in Wales lower the national speed limit for cars on single carriageway roads?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No, it is still 60 mph

    The default 20 mph covers restricted roads in built-up areas. Rule 124 still gives 60 mph for cars on single carriageways.

  9. Vraag 9 van 20

    In Wales, which learner plates can be displayed on a learner driver's car?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. D plates, L plates, or both

    Annex 3: in Wales, learners can display red D plates, red L plates, or both. D stands for "dysgwr", Welsh for learner.

  10. Vraag 10 van 20

    What colour is the letter on an official D plate used by learner drivers in Wales?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Red

    Annex 3: learner vehicles in Wales may display red D plates, red L plates, or both.

  11. Vraag 11 van 20

    When may a learner car driver in Wales drive on a motorway?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. With an approved instructor, in a dual-control car

    Rule 253: learners must not use motorways unless they are with an approved driving instructor in a dual-control car with red L plates (D plates in Wales).

  12. Vraag 12 van 20

    Can you take the car theory test in Welsh?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Yes, you can ask for Welsh when you book

    DVSA says driving tests in Welsh are available at every theory and practical test centre in Wales. You ask for Welsh when you book.

  13. Vraag 13 van 20

    You ask for your practical driving test in Welsh. What will DVSA provide?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A Welsh-speaking examiner

    DVSA says that if you ask for a Welsh test when booking, it will provide a Welsh-speaking examiner.

  14. Vraag 14 van 20

    What is the drink-drive limit in Wales, measured in blood?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

    Wales has the same limit as England and Northern Ireland: 80 mg per 100 ml of blood. Scotland's limit is lower.

  15. Vraag 15 van 20

    In which languages are road signs in Wales usually shown?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Welsh and English

    Road signs in Wales are bilingual, so you will see Welsh and English on the same sign or on a pair of signs.

  16. Vraag 16 van 20

    On new bilingual road signs in Wales, which language appears first?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Welsh

    The Welsh Government said that under the Welsh Language Standards, in force since 31 March 2016, new road signs display Welsh first.

  17. Vraag 17 van 20

    A bilingual message does not fit on one sign in Wales. How is it shown?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. On two signs: Welsh on the first, English on the second

    The Welsh Government said that when a message does not fit on one bilingual sign, a pair of signs is used: Welsh first, then English.

  18. Vraag 18 van 20

    Why do some trunk roads and motorway sections in Wales have a 50 mph speed limit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. To reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution

    The Welsh Government reduced limits to 50 mph at five locations where nitrogen dioxide levels were above legal limits.

  19. Vraag 19 van 20

    In Wales, what does a green average speed camera on a 50 mph section show?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It is enforcing a limit set to improve air quality

    The Welsh Government uses green average speed cameras to show that speeds are measured for air quality purposes.

  20. Vraag 20 van 20

    What does the Highway Code say about parking on the pavement in Wales?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Do not park on the pavement unless signs permit it

    Rule 244: you must not park on the pavement in London or Scotland. Elsewhere, including Wales, you should not do so unless signs permit it.

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.
  • Since September 2023, restricted roads in Wales, usually roads with street lights no more than 200 yards apart, have a default 20 mph limit.
  • Learner drivers in Wales can display red D plates, red L plates, or both.
  • Theory and practical tests in Welsh are available at every test centre in Wales. You ask for Welsh when you book.

Veelgestelde vragen

Is the driving theory test different in Wales?

No. Learners in Wales 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.

Can I take the theory test in Welsh?

Yes. Tests in Welsh are available at every theory test centre in Wales. Ask for Welsh when you book. You can also listen to the test through headphones in Welsh.

Is the speed limit 20 mph everywhere in Wales?

No. The default 20 mph covers restricted roads, which usually have street lights. Some of these roads kept 30 mph and are signed, and national speed limits on other roads did not change.

Do learners in Wales use L plates or D plates?

Either. In Wales you can display red D plates, red L plates, or both.

Where do I book the theory test in Wales?

On GOV.UK, which is also available in Welsh. A car theory test costs £23 and you need a provisional licence.

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