Wales Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 7

Oefenexamen 7 van 8 voor Wales Driving Theory Test Practice: 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
You keep a car untaxed and off the road. What must you do?
- Nothing, as long as it stays off the road
- Tell the police where the car is kept
- Tell your insurance company only
- Make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
Annex 3: if you keep a vehicle untaxed and off the road, you must declare SORN. It is an offence not to.
Vraag 2 van 25
You have parked on the left. How does the Highway Code suggest you open the driver's door on your right?
- With your left hand, so you look over your shoulder
- With your right hand, as quickly as you can
- After sounding your horn to warn others
- By pushing it wide open in one movement
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. With your left hand, so you look over your shoulder
Rule 239: where you can, open the door with the hand on the opposite side. This makes you look over your shoulder for cyclists and traffic.
Vraag 3 van 25
How much room should you give a motorcyclist when overtaking?
- None, if they keep to the left
- Less than a car, because motorcycles are narrow
- At least as much as you would give a car
- Half a metre
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. At least as much as you would give a car
Rule 163 and Rule 212: give motorcyclists at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car.
Vraag 4 van 25
You are carrying a heavy load. How should you set your tyre pressures?
- As high as the tyre will take
- Lower than normal
- To the maker's figure for that load
- Exactly as usual, whatever the load
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. To the maker's figure for that load
Annex 6: inflate tyres to the vehicle maker's figure for the load being carried.
Vraag 5 van 25
When should you check your tyre pressures?
- Only when a tyre looks flat
- When the tyres are warm
- Straight after a long motorway drive
- When the tyres are cold
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. When the tyres are cold
Annex 6: check pressures when the tyres are cold. Warm or hot tyres can give a misleading reading.
Vraag 6 van 25
You must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced. When is this generally the case?
- Only after sunset, on unlit roads
- When you cannot see more than 1 kilometre
- When you cannot see more than 300 metres (984 feet)
- When you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet)
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. When you cannot see more than 100 metres (328 feet)
Rule 226: use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres.
Vraag 7 van 25
Which road users are most likely to be injured in a collision?
- Van drivers making local deliveries
- Pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists
- Passengers in the back seats of cars
- Lorry, bus and coach drivers on fast roads
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists
The Highway Code introduction says these road users are most likely to be injured, with children, older adults and disabled people more at risk.
Vraag 8 van 25
Where must L plates be shown on a learner's car?
- On the dashboard, facing out
- On the back window only
- Clearly visible at the front and rear
- On the roof, facing forward
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Clearly visible at the front and rear
Annex 3: L plates must be clearly visible to others from in front of and behind the vehicle.
Vraag 9 van 25
You have overtaken a slower vehicle on a single carriageway. When should you move back to the left?
- After at least half a mile
- Only when the next junction comes
- Straight away, even if you are close to the vehicle
- As 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.
Vraag 10 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- Buses only on the whole road
- Contra-flow bus lane
- Bus station entrance
- With-flow bus lane on the left
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. With-flow bus lane on the left
The bus lane runs the same way as the other traffic. Do not drive in it during its hours unless the sign shows your type of vehicle.
Vraag 11 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- There is no speed limit
- End of all parking rules
- Motorway ahead
- The national speed limit applies
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. The national speed limit applies
The white disc with a black diagonal stripe means the national speed limit for the road and vehicle applies. It does not mean there is no limit.
Vraag 12 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?
- 10 mph
- 5 mph
- 20 mph
- 30 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.
Vraag 13 van 25
A load sticks out from your vehicle. Can you leave it parked on a road at night without lights?
- No, it must have lights at night
- Yes, if it has a red flag
- Yes, on any road
- Yes, if it faces the traffic
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. No, it must have lights at night
Rule 250: vehicles with projecting loads must not be left on a road at night without lights.
Vraag 14 van 25
Overall stopping distance is made up of which two parts?
- Seeing distance and steering distance
- Thinking distance and braking distance
- Engine braking and footbraking
- Following distance and passing distance
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Thinking distance and braking distance
Rule 126: stopping distance is the distance you travel while you react (thinking) plus the distance you travel while braking.
Vraag 15 van 25
You have to stop in traffic in a tunnel. What is the smallest gap you should leave to the vehicle in front?
- 20 metres
- No gap is needed
- 1 metre
- 5 metres
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. 5 metres
Rule 126: if you have to stop in a tunnel, leave at least a 5-metre gap between you and the vehicle in front.
Vraag 16 van 25
Why must a rear-facing baby seat never be fitted in a seat with an active frontal airbag?
- The airbag could badly hurt the baby in a crash
- The airbag will stop working properly
- The baby will be too far from the driver
- The baby seat will not fit in the front
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. The airbag could badly hurt the baby in a crash
Rule 101: a rear-facing baby seat must not be fitted in a seat protected by an active frontal airbag, as this can cause serious injury or death.
Vraag 17 van 25
An ambulance with flashing blue lights and a siren is coming up behind you. What should you do?
- Speed up so you stay ahead of it
- Drive through a red light to get out of its way
- Let it pass safely, without breaking traffic rules
- Brake hard straight away, wherever you are
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Let it pass safely, without breaking traffic rules
Rule 219: do not panic. Let it pass, but follow traffic signs, avoid stopping on a bend or hill brow, and do not mount the kerb.
Vraag 18 van 25
Which unit do speed limit signs in the UK use?
- Kilometres per hour (km/h)
- Knots
- Miles per hour (mph)
- Metres per second
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Miles per hour (mph)
UK speed limit signs show miles per hour. Distances on UK signs are shown in miles and yards.
Vraag 19 van 25
You are driving a car on a single carriageway road and pass this sign. What is the highest speed you may drive?
- 50 mph
- 40 mph
- 70 mph
- 60 mph
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. 60 mph
The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road is 60 mph.
Vraag 20 van 25
On a motorway with three or more lanes, which of these must not use the right-hand lane, except in special cases?
- An electric car
- A car carrying four passengers
- A car towing a caravan
- A motorcycle
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. A car towing a caravan
Rule 265: vehicles towing trailers, and some large goods and passenger vehicles, must not use the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes.
Vraag 21 van 25
Unless you are in an authorised parking space, how close to a junction should you avoid parking?
- Within 100 metres (328 feet)
- Within 50 metres (164 feet)
- Within 2 metres (6 feet)
- Within 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.
Vraag 22 van 25
When should you check your mirrors?
- Only once you have moved off and reached your speed
- Often, and always before you signal, change direction or speed
- Only on motorways and dual carriageways
- Only when you are about to reverse or park
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Often, and always before you signal, change direction or speed
Rule 161 says use your mirrors often so you always know what is behind and beside you, and always before signalling or changing direction or speed.
Vraag 23 van 25
What causes most skids?
- Worn seat belts that let you slide in your seat
- Harsh braking, accelerating or steering, or too much speed
- Using dipped headlights during the day
- Driving with the windows open in strong wind
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Harsh braking, accelerating or steering, or too much speed
Rule 119: skids are mainly caused by the driver. Remove the cause by easing off the brake or accelerator.
Vraag 24 van 25
You are involved in a collision that causes damage or injury. What must you do?
- Stop only if the police are there
- Stop
- Stop only if someone is hurt
- Drive on and phone the police later
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Stop
Rule 286: you must stop if you are involved in a collision that causes damage or injury.
Vraag 25 van 25
A pedestrian is carrying a white cane with a red band. What does this mean?
- They are a road safety officer
- They are learning to use a cane
- They have a broken leg
- They are deaf and blind
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. They are deaf and blind
Rule 207: a white cane with a red band, or a dog with a red and white harness, shows the person is deafblind.

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