Take UK Car Theory Test Practice Questions - UK Car Driving Theory Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

A circular sign with a red border tells you that a driver must usually do what?

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AFollow a recommended route only✓BExpect tourist information ahead✓CObey an order or prohibition shown by the sign✓DPrepare for a non-compulsory warning✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What is the usual meaning of a blue circular traffic sign?

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AIt gives a positive instruction, such as turn left or keep right✓BIt warns of a permanent hazard ahead✓CIt marks a tourist attraction✓DIt shows the start of a temporary diversion✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which sign shape is most commonly used to warn you about a hazard ahead on UK roads?

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AA brown rectangle✓BA red-bordered triangle✓CA blue circle✓DA green direction board✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

You see a white circular sign with a single black diagonal stripe. What does it mean for a car driver?

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ANo waiting at any time✓BNational speed limit applies✓CEnd of dual carriageway✓DMinimum speed limit applies✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A bus lane sign shows operating times of 7 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 7 pm. When may a car normally use that lane?

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AAt any time, provided no bus is behind✓BOnly outside the signed operating times, unless another sign permits cars✓COnly to overtake slow traffic during the signed times✓DNever, because all bus lanes operate 24 hours a day✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

On a motorway gantry, a red X is displayed above your lane. What must you do?

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AContinue if the lane ahead looks clear✓BMove out of that lane safely and do not use it✓CUse the lane only until the next junction✓DSlow down but stay in the lane✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What does a yellow box junction with criss-cross lines mean?

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AYou may enter only if your exit road or lane is clear, except for the right-turn waiting exception✓BYou must stop in the box before turning right✓CYou may wait in the box whenever traffic ahead is queuing✓DOnly buses and taxis may enter the junction✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What colour are motorway direction signs in the UK?

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ABrown✓BGreen✓CBlue✓DYellow✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What do green reflective road studs usually mark?

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AThe left edge of the carriageway✓BThe central reservation of a dual carriageway or motorway✓CThe edge of the main carriageway at slip roads and lay-bys✓DTemporary road-work lane layouts✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

At a level crossing, the red lights continue flashing after one train has passed. What should you do?

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ACross if you cannot hear another train✓BWait until the red lights stop flashing and it is safe✓CDrive around the barriers if they appear stuck✓DMove forward slowly to check the track✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

You are driving beside double white lines and the line nearest you is solid. When may you cross or straddle it?

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AWhenever you need to overtake a vehicle travelling below the speed limit✓BOnly to pass any moving vehicle if your view ahead is clear✓CWhen safe and necessary to enter premises, pass a stationary vehicle, or pass a cycle, horse, or road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less✓DAt any time if the opposite lane is empty✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A sign shows a red circle containing a height measurement, such as 3.8 m. What does it mean?

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ARecommended headroom only✓BMaximum permitted vehicle height beyond the sign✓CDistance to the next bridge✓DMinimum safe clearance for cars only✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A variable motorway sign displays amber flashing lights and a warning symbol ahead. What is the safest response?

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AMaintain speed until you see the hazard✓BReduce speed, be ready for the hazard, and increase speed only after the warning ends and it is safe✓CMove to the hard shoulder immediately✓DIgnore the sign if traffic is flowing normally✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What does an octagonal STOP sign require you to do at the stop line?

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ASlow down and continue if the road looks clear✓BStop only if another vehicle is approaching✓CCome to a complete stop and proceed only when safe✓DGive way without necessarily stopping✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

What information is normally shown by a brown traffic sign?

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AA mandatory direction✓BA tourist attraction or tourist route✓CA motorway lane closure✓DA permanent speed limit✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A lane-control signal above your lane shows a downward green arrow. What does it normally mean?

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AThe lane below is open to traffic✓BThe lane below is for emergency vehicles only✓CYou must leave the motorway at the next exit✓DYou must reduce to 30 mph immediately✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What colour are direction signs for primary routes?

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AGreen✓BBlue✓CBrown✓DRed✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What should you expect when you see an orange road works sign warning of temporary traffic signals ahead?

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AA permanent change in road priority✓BA temporary traffic control system where you may need to stop✓CA motorway-only sign that does not apply on ordinary roads✓DA sign that applies only to heavy goods vehicles✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Before moving off from the side of the road, what should you do last?

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ALook round for a final blind-spot check✓BSound the horn to warn everyone✓CMove off before signalling✓DRely only on the interior mirror✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Why should you check your mirrors before signalling or changing speed?

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ATo make sure your signal gives you priority✓BTo know how your action may affect traffic behind and beside you✓CTo avoid ever needing a blind-spot check✓DTo confirm that the speed limit has changed✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

At traffic lights, when may you continue through an amber light?

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AWhenever the road ahead is clear✓BOnly if you have crossed the stop line or are so close that stopping might cause a collision✓COnly if you are turning left✓DWhenever the vehicle behind is following closely✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

You are emerging from a side road with Give Way markings. What must you do?

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AGive way to traffic on the main road✓BExpect main-road traffic to stop for you✓CEnter if your front wheels cross the line first✓DStop only if a police officer is present✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When approaching a roundabout, who should you normally give priority to?

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ATraffic approaching from your left✓BTraffic approaching from your right, unless signs, markings, or signals say otherwise✓COnly traffic already signalling right✓DOnly buses and large vehicles✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

You want to turn left at a junction and a cyclist ahead is continuing straight on. What should you do?

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AOvertake quickly and turn before the cyclist reaches the junction✓BSound the horn so the cyclist stops✓CStay behind and do not cut across the cyclist's path✓DMove beside the cyclist and turn slowly✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

At a zebra crossing, a pedestrian is waiting to cross. What should you do?

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ASlow down and give way✓BWave the pedestrian across from a distance✓CContinue because priority starts only after the pedestrian reaches the far side✓DSound the horn so they know you are coming✓