UK Driving Theory Test Practice 2026: Teste prático 3

1. Pergunta 1 de 25

   When may you use front or rear fog lights?

   • AAt night on any unlit country road
   • BWhenever it is raining, even lightly
   • COnly when visibility is seriously reduced
   • DWhenever you drive on a motorway
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   Resposta: C. Only when visibility is seriously reduced

   Rule 236: you must not use fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced. They dazzle others and can hide your brake lights.

2. Pergunta 2 de 25

   Why can following the rear lights of the car in front in fog be dangerous?

   • AThey will switch off your own fog lights
   • BThey will make your speedometer read too low
   • CThey will make your windscreen mist up more
   • DThey can make you feel safe and drive too close
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   Resposta: D. They can make you feel safe and drive too close

   Rule 235: keep a safe distance in fog. Rear lights ahead can give a false sense of security.

3. Pergunta 3 de 25

   How should you drive on an icy road?

   • AWith your hazard lights on the whole time
   • BAs normal, as long as your tyres are new
   • CSlowly, in a high gear, with very gentle braking
   • DQuickly, in a low gear, braking firmly
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   Resposta: C. Slowly, in a high gear, with very gentle braking

   Rule 231: on icy roads drive at a slow speed in as high a gear as possible, and accelerate and brake very gently.

4. Pergunta 4 de 25

   Before you drive off in snowy weather, what must you do?

   • AClear all windows, and clean the lights and number plates
   • BClear the windscreen but leave the side windows
   • CLet the snow blow off once you are moving
   • DClear a small patch on the windscreen only
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   Resposta: A. Clear all windows, and clean the lights and number plates

   Rule 229: you must be able to see, so clear all windows. Lights must be clean and number plates clearly visible.

5. Pergunta 5 de 25

   You have just driven through deep water. What should you do?

   • APump the brakes hard while at high speed
   • BTest your brakes gently at the first safe chance
   • CSwitch off the engine straight away
   • DDrive fast for a while to dry the engine
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   Resposta: B. Test your brakes gently at the first safe chance

   Rule 121: brakes may work less well after deep water. Test them gently and, if needed, apply light pressure while driving slowly to dry them.

6. Pergunta 6 de 25

   You are driving past an ice cream van parked in a street. Why should you slow down?

   • AChildren may run out into the road
   • BThe driver may wave you on
   • CIce cream vans have right of way
   • DThe van may pull out at speed
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   Resposta: A. Children may run out into the road

   Rule 206: drive slowly past parked ice cream vans, where children are likely to be.

7. Pergunta 7 de 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
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   Resposta: 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.

8. Pergunta 8 de 25

   A school crossing patrol shows a "Stop for children" sign. What must you do?

   • AStop
   • BSound your horn and continue
   • CStop only if children are already on the road
   • DSlow down and drive past carefully
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   Resposta: A. Stop

   Rule 210: you must stop when a school crossing patrol shows a Stop for children sign.

9. Pergunta 9 de 25

   A stationary bus is showing a "School Bus" sign. What should you do?

   • AOvertake quickly before the bus moves off
   • BFlash your headlights to tell the driver to wait
   • CSound your horn as you pass to warn children
   • DDrive slowly past, as children may be getting on or off
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   Resposta: D. Drive slowly past, as children may be getting on or off

   Rule 209: drive carefully and slowly past a stopped school bus, as children may be getting on or off.

10. Pergunta 10 de 25

    You are driving along a residential street with parked cars. Which hazard should you expect?

    • AChildren running out between parked cars
    • BTractors pulling out of fields
    • CTrams crossing at high speed
    • DVehicles joining from a slip road
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    Resposta: A. Children running out between parked cars

    Rule 152: in residential streets, look out for children running out between parked cars, opening doors and vehicles pulling out.

11. Pergunta 11 de 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
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    Resposta: 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.

12. Pergunta 12 de 25

    You are taking a medicine and are not sure whether it affects driving. What should you do?

    • ADrive only on quiet roads until you know
    • BAsk your doctor or pharmacist before you drive
    • CDrive more slowly than usual to be safe
    • DDrink strong coffee to stay alert
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    Resposta: B. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before you drive

    Rule 96: check with your doctor or pharmacist, and do not drive if you are told you may be impaired.

13. Pergunta 13 de 25

    You plan to drive later today. What does the Highway Code say is the best approach to alcohol?

    • ADrink only beer
    • BHave no more than one drink an hour
    • CEat a big meal and drink as normal
    • DDo not drink at all
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    Resposta: D. Do not drink at all

    Rule 95: the best solution is not to drink at all when you plan to drive. Alcohol slows reactions and affects judgement.

14. Pergunta 14 de 25

    You are waiting to pull out of a junction. When should you go?

    • AOnly when there is a gap large enough for you to join safely
    • BAs soon as a driver on the main road flashes their lights
    • CWhen traffic on the main road is moving slowly
    • DWhen you have crept halfway over the give way lines
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    Resposta: A. Only when there is a gap large enough for you to join safely

    Rule 170: look all around before you emerge, and do not pull out until there is a safe gap.

15. Pergunta 15 de 25

    A vehicle coming from your right is signalling left into the road you are waiting to leave. What should you do?

    • APull out, because it is signalling
    • BSound your horn and pull out
    • CFlash your lights and pull out
    • DWait until you are sure it is turning
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    Resposta: D. Wait until you are sure it is turning

    Rule 170: do not assume a vehicle signalling left will actually turn. Wait and make sure.

16. Pergunta 16 de 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
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    Resposta: 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.

17. Pergunta 17 de 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
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    Resposta: 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. Pergunta 18 de 25

    You develop a health condition that is likely to affect your driving. Who must you tell?

    • AThe police
    • BYour local council
    • CThe DVLA
    • DThe Post Office
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    Resposta: C. The DVLA

    Rule 90: you must report to the DVLA any health condition likely to affect your driving.

19. Pergunta 19 de 25

    Under the hierarchy of road users, who has the greatest responsibility to reduce danger?

    • APedestrians, as they are the most at risk
    • BCyclists, because they share the road with cars
    • CWhoever arrived at the place first
    • DThose driving vehicles that can cause the most harm
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    Resposta: D. Those driving vehicles that can cause the most harm

    Rule H1: those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm bear the greatest responsibility to take care.

20. Pergunta 20 de 25

    Which road users are most likely to be injured in a collision?

    • AVan drivers making local deliveries
    • BPedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists
    • CPassengers in the back seats of cars
    • DLorry, bus and coach drivers on fast roads
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    Resposta: 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.

21. Pergunta 21 de 25

    You are turning left into a side road. A pedestrian is waiting to cross it. What should you do?

    • ATurn first, because vehicles have priority
    • BGive way to the pedestrian
    • CSound your horn to warn them
    • DWave them back onto the pavement
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    Resposta: B. Give way to the pedestrian

    Rule H2: at a junction, give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road you are turning into or out of.

22. Pergunta 22 de 25

    You are turning left at a junction. A cyclist on your left is going straight ahead. What should you do?

    • AWait and let the cyclist go ahead before you turn
    • BSpeed up to turn before the cyclist arrives
    • CSound your horn and then turn
    • DTurn across in front of the cyclist
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    Resposta: A. Wait and let the cyclist go ahead before you turn

    Rule H3: do not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse-drawn vehicles going ahead when you turn. Stop and wait for a safe gap.

23. Pergunta 23 de 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
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    Resposta: 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.

24. Pergunta 24 de 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
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    Resposta: 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.

25. Pergunta 25 de 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
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    Resposta: 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.

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O exame real: 43 of 50 in the multiple-choice part, and 44 of 75 in the hazard perception part