Car Theory Test Practice | Free 50 Questions (Updated 2025)

This car theory test practice contains 50 multiple-choice questions from all topics. You’ll have 57 minutes to answer all 50 questions. At least 43 out of 50 answer must be correct to pass the car theory test. You can check you score and correct answer at the end of this take. Take this test to boost your confidence before the actual test.

What's the purpose of road humps, chicanes, and narrowings?

To allow pedestrians to cross

To separate lanes of traffic

To increase traffic speed

To reduce traffic speed

Question 1 of 50

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

They may not be ready to cross

Another vehicle may be coming

It's safer for you to carry on

They may not be looking

Question 2 of 50

What must you do when you see a red traffic light?

Proceed with care

Stop only if it's safe to do so

You must stop and wait behind the stop line

You should stop unless turning left

Question 3 of 50

You're waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?

Motorcycles are usually faster than cars

Motorcycles have right of way

Police patrols often use motorcycles

Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions

Question 4 of 50

How would age affect an older person's driving ability?

They won't be able to obtain car insurance

They won't signal at junctions

They'll need glasses to read road signs

They'll take longer to react to hazards

Question 5 of 50

What requires extra care when you're driving or riding in windy conditions?

Moving off on a hill

Passing pedal cyclists

Turning into a narrow road

Using the brakes

Question 6 of 50

What does this sign mean?

Risk of ice sign

Multi-exit roundabout

Place of historical interest

Six roads converge

Risk of ice

Question 7 of 50

What does this curved arrow road marking mean?

Overtaking Arrow

The road ahead has a camber to the left

Heavy vehicles should take the next road on the left to avoid a weight limit

The road ahead bends to the left

Overtaking traffic should move back to the left

Question 8 of 50

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Give a signal after moving off

Use the exterior mirrors only

Look around before moving off

Look around after moving off

Question 9 of 50

Which instrument-panel warning light would show that headlights are on the main beam?

Theory Test Practice Sign

Question 10 of 50

Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

Your engine will overheat

Your mirrors will need adjusting

Your sat nav will be confused

Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

Question 11 of 50

Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Steady red

Steady amber

Flashing amber

Flashing green

Question 12 of 50

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Check road markings to see that U-turns are permitted

Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators

Look over your shoulder for a final check

Select a higher gear than normal

Question 13 of 50

You are looking for a place to park your vehicle, but the only available spaces are reserved for disabled drivers. What should you do?

Use one of the spaces as long as one is kept free

Park in one of these spaces but stay with your vehicle

Wait for a regular parking space to become available

Use one of these spaces

Question 14 of 50

What should you do before moving off from behind a parked car?

Give a signal after moving off

Look around after moving off

Use the exterior mirrors only

Look around before moving off

Question 15 of 50

How will following the manufacturer’s service schedule benefit your vehicle?

Your vehicle will be cheaper to insure.

Your vehicle tax will be lower.

Your journey times will be reduced.

Your vehicle will remain reliable.

Question 16 of 50

You are stopped at the side of the road and will be waiting for some time. What must you do?

Switch off the engine

Use your headlights

Switch off the radio

Apply the steering lock

Question 17 of 50

You intend to turn right ahead. Why is it important to position your vehicle correctly in good time?

To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you

To give a better view into the road that you're joining

To help other road users know what you intend to do

To allow drivers to pass you on the right

Question 18 of 50

You are carrying an 11-year-old child in the front seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall. What seat belt security must be in place?

They must use an adult seat belt

They must be able to fasten their own seat belt

They must be able to see clearly out of the front window

They must use a suitable child restraint

Question 19 of 50

What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?

Slow down and be ready to stop

Accelerate past it immediately

Flash your headlights and drive up close behind

Swerve past it and sound your horn

Question 20 of 50

You are driving in windy conditions and approaching a pedal cyclist. What requires extra care in this situation?

Moving off on a hill

Passing the pedal cyclist

Turning into a narrow road

Using the brakes

Question 21 of 50

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

Theory Test Practice Road Sign

Question 22 of 50

What does this sign mean?

Road Bumps Ahead Sign

Steep hills ahead.

Series of rumble strips ahead.

Road works ahead.

Series of bumps or hollows ahead.

Question 23 of 50

You are being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry, and it's taking a long time for it to overtake. What should you do?

Speed up

Slow down

Hold your speed

Change direction

Question 24 of 50

You are travelling at the legal speed limit, and the vehicle behind you approaches quickly, flashing its headlights. What should you do?

Accelerate to make a gap behind you

Allow the vehicle to overtake

Touch the brakes sharply to show your brake lights

Maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking

Question 25 of 50

What does this sign mean?

Route for trams

Route for trams

Give way to trams

Give way to buses

Route for buses

Question 26 of 50

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

To reduce the risk of fire

To reduce fuel consumption

To reduce harmful exhaust gases

To reduce engine wear

Question 27 of 50

What effect does drinking alcohol have on a driver?

It increases concentration

It reduces concentration

It improves coordination

It increases awareness

Question 28 of 50

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

The transmission

The gearbox

The seat belts

The door locks

Question 29 of 50

What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?

Check the brake-fluid level

Check that the parking brake is released

Check the footbrake free play

Have the brakes checked immediately

Question 30 of 50

What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?

White

Amber

Red

Green

Question 31 of 50

What does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no time of operation?

Lane Operation Time Sign

The lane is in operation 24 hours a day

The lane is only in operation in daylight hours

The lane is only in operation at peak times

The lane is not in operation

Question 32 of 50

What should you do when you leave your car unattended for a few minutes?

Leave the engine running

Park near a traffic warden

Switch the engine off but leave the key in

Lock it and remove the key

Question 33 of 50

What should you do if you're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road?

Keep well out to stop vehicles overtaking dangerously

Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake

Give a left signal when it's safe for vehicles to overtake you

Wave the vehicles behind to come past you if you think they can overtake quickly

Question 34 of 50

What should a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop?

Scan the road well ahead

Keep the left hand available to apply the handbrake

Drive with the left foot covering the brake pedal

Drive with the left foot covering the clutch pedal

Question 35 of 50

What must you do when overtaking a car at night?

Make sure you don't dazzle other road users

Select a higher gear

Switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking

Flash your headlights before overtaking

Question 36 of 50

When travelling on icy roads, how should you drive?

With your left foot resting on the brake at all times

With the handbrake slightly on

With the car in the lowest gear possible

With the car in the highest gear possible

Question 37 of 50

What does this sign mean?

Slippery road sign

Road narrows from the right.

Series of bends ahead

Slippery road

Rash driving allowed

Question 38 of 50

You're driving along a quiet motorway. Which advanced driver assistance system is most likely to help you?

Traffic jam assist

Automotive night vision

Intelligent speed assist

Lane-departure warning

Question 39 of 50

How should you use anti-lock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency?

Keep pumping the footbrake to prevent skidding

Brake normally but grip the steering wheel tightly

Brake promptly and firmly until you've stopped

Apply the parking brake to reduce the stopping distance

Question 40 of 50

What's the main benefit of driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

Improved grip on the road

Lower fuel consumption

Improved passenger comfort

Shorter stopping distances

Question 41 of 50

What should you do if you're being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights?

Pull over as soon as it's safe to do so

Accelerate hard to get away from it

Maintain your speed and course

Brake harshly and stop well out into the road

Question 42 of 50

When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

When telling them that you have right of way

When showing that you're about to turn

When showing that you're giving way

When letting them know that you're there

Question 43 of 50

You're driving along a country road and a horse and rider are ahead of you. What should you do?

Sound your horn to alert them

Flash your headlights when passing

Drive past slowly and give them plenty of room

Drive faster to get past quickly

Question 44 of 50

You're driving on an open road in dry weather. What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front?

One car length

Two car lengths

A two-second time gap

Two metres (6 feet 6 inches)

Question 45 of 50

What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

Flash your lights to alert the driver

Sound your horn before overtaking

Overtake on the left if there's room

Stay behind and do not overtake

Question 46 of 50

What does this sign mean?

Quayside Sign

Steep hill downwards

Road liable to flooding

Uneven road surface

Quayside or river bank

Question 47 of 50

You've been involved in an argument that's made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?

Open a window

Calm down

Have an alcoholic drink

Turn on your radio

Question 48 of 50

You're parked on the road at night. When must you use parking lights?

When you're near a bus stop

When the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

When there are continuous white lines in the middle of the road

When you're facing oncoming traffic

Question 49 of 50

What does this sign mean?

No entry ahead Sign

No height restriction ahead.

Cul-de-sac ahead.

No entry ahead.

No straight road ahead

Question 50 of 50

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