All practice questions

You are travelling on a three-lane dual carriageway and plan to move from the middle lane into the left-hand lane. In which chronological order should you carry out these observation and signalling steps?

You are parked on the right-hand side of a one-way street and intend to move off into the flow of traffic. In which order should you carry out the following procedure to ensure all mirrors, blind spots, and approaching road users are correctly checked?

Authorised persons use specific vehicle displays and physical hand signals to control traffic and give mandatory instructions. Match each signal given by an authorised person to the correct driver duty and legal meaning.

Drivers must understand the legal obligations and restrictions associated with different road and kerbside markings. Match each road marking with its correct legal meaning under the UK Highway Code.

A provisional motorcycle licence holder who has completed Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is legally permitted to ride on a motorway as long as they are accompanied and supervised by a qualified motorcycle instructor.

You are driving a car fitted with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). How should you apply the footbrake during an emergency stop?

You agree to accompany a family member for private driving practice in your personal car. What must you confirm regarding motor insurance before they drive the vehicle on a public road?

A driver may legally drive a vehicle with an expired MOT certificate on public roads if they are travelling directly to a pre-booked test appointment at an approved testing centre.

You are preparing to reverse your car into a marked bay on the left where pedestrians and cyclists may be active. Why must you carry out all-round shoulder checks in addition to checking your mirrors before moving?

You are driving along a residential street where parked cars obstruct your side of the road. As you approach the obstruction, an oncoming vehicle approaches the narrow section and flashes its headlights. What action should you take?

When you are driving a car carrying a full load of passengers and cargo, how does the additional weight affect your vehicle's braking distance?

You are driving along an urban street near a playground and notice a football roll out into the carriageway from between two parked cars. What should you do immediately?

You are fitting a towbar-mounted cycle carrier loaded with heavy bicycles to the rear of your car. What must you ensure regarding weight distribution and vehicle safety before setting off?

You are packing supplies and equipment into a caravan for a long journey. Where should the heaviest items be placed to maintain optimum stability while towing?

Which driving action correctly matches each mechanical or handling outcome regarding coasting and vehicle control? Match each action on the left with its direct consequence on the right.

You are driving along a narrow residential street lined with parked vehicles on both sides of the carriageway. What action should you take to safely manage the hazards created by these parked cars?

In the UK, you are legally permitted to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving to call 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency if it is unsafe or impractical to stop.

Following a traffic incident involving property damage, an authorised officer asks to inspect your certificate of motor insurance. If you are unable to produce this document at the scene, within what statutory timeframe must you present it at a police station of your choice?

When topping up the windscreen washer reservoir in winter, using plain water without a screenwash additive is sufficient to keep the system working effectively.

An alternator malfunction forces a motorist to pull off the carriageway into a roadside refuge area on a rural road. Arrange the subsequent safety actions in the correct chronological sequence from first to last.