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Driving Theory Test UK Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing? Slow down and be prepared to stop. When should you use your hazard lights? When your vehicle is stationary and causing a temporary obstruction. What is the correct position for your hands on the steering wheel? 9 and 3 o’clock positions. How should you react to a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing? Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing. What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in the UK? 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. When should you use dipped headlights during the day? In poor visibility, such as fog, rain, or dusk. What is the stopping distance at 30 mph in good conditions? 2 23 metres (approximately 75 feet). How can you check your mirrors are properly adjusted? Ensure you can see the lane behind and a small part of your vehicle. What should you do when approaching a roundabout? Give way to traffic coming from the right. When is it safe to overtake on the left? When the vehicle in front is signaling to turn right and there is sufficient space. What does a red triangle road sign indicate? A warning of potential hazards ahead. When driving in icy conditions, what should you avoid? Sudden braking, steering, and acceleration. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road? Steer into the direction of the skid and avoid harsh braking. How often should you check your vehicle’s oil level? At least once a month or before a long journey. 3 What is the maximum legal alcohol limit for drivers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland? 80 mg per 100 ml of blood. When should you use the horn in built-up areas? Only to alert other road users of your presence. What is the correct response to a traffic light showing amber? Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise proceed cautiously. How should you position your vehicle when waiting to turn right at a junction? Close to the centre of the road, keeping your wheels straight. What does a broken white line on the road mean? You may overtake if it is safe. What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle? Look slightly to the left and reduce speed. When approaching a junction with no signs or markings, who has priority? Vehicles on the right. 4 What is the main purpose of anti-lock braking systems (ABS)? To prevent the wheels from locking during braking. When should you switch off your fog lights? When visibility improves to more than 100 metres. What is the correct way to use a box junction? Do not enter unless your exit is clear. What should you do if you encounter a cyclist on a narrow road? Give them plenty of room and be patient. What is the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a dual carriageway? 60 mph When driving in fog, what lights should you use? Dipped headlights and fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres. What is the safe following distance on a wet road at 50 mph? Approximately 53 metres (two-second gap is doubled in wet conditions). What should you do if your tyre bursts while driving? 5 Hold the steering wheel firmly, reduce speed gradually, and pull over safely. How can you reduce fuel consumption when driving? Drive smoothly, maintain steady speeds, and avoid unnecessary idling. What is the correct way to approach a pelican crossing? Slow down, check for pedestrians, and be ready to stop. When is it acceptable to drive over a pedestrian refuge

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Driving Theory Test UK Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing?

✔✔Slow down and be prepared to stop.



When should you use your hazard lights?

✔✔When your vehicle is stationary and causing a temporary obstruction.



What is the correct position for your hands on the steering wheel?

✔✔9 and 3 o’clock positions.



How should you react to a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing?

✔✔Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing.



What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in the UK?

✔✔1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre.



When should you use dipped headlights during the day?

✔✔In poor visibility, such as fog, rain, or dusk.



What is the stopping distance at 30 mph in good conditions?
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,✔✔23 metres (approximately 75 feet).



How can you check your mirrors are properly adjusted?

✔✔Ensure you can see the lane behind and a small part of your vehicle.



What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

✔✔Give way to traffic coming from the right.



When is it safe to overtake on the left?

✔✔When the vehicle in front is signaling to turn right and there is sufficient space.



What does a red triangle road sign indicate?

✔✔A warning of potential hazards ahead.



When driving in icy conditions, what should you avoid?

✔✔Sudden braking, steering, and acceleration.



What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road?

✔✔Steer into the direction of the skid and avoid harsh braking.



How often should you check your vehicle’s oil level?

✔✔At least once a month or before a long journey.


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,What is the maximum legal alcohol limit for drivers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

✔✔80 mg per 100 ml of blood.



When should you use the horn in built-up areas?

✔✔Only to alert other road users of your presence.



What is the correct response to a traffic light showing amber?

✔✔Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise proceed cautiously.



How should you position your vehicle when waiting to turn right at a junction?

✔✔Close to the centre of the road, keeping your wheels straight.



What does a broken white line on the road mean?

✔✔You may overtake if it is safe.



What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

✔✔Look slightly to the left and reduce speed.



When approaching a junction with no signs or markings, who has priority?

✔✔Vehicles on the right.




3

, What is the main purpose of anti-lock braking systems (ABS)?

✔✔To prevent the wheels from locking during braking.



When should you switch off your fog lights?

✔✔When visibility improves to more than 100 metres.



What is the correct way to use a box junction?

✔✔Do not enter unless your exit is clear.



What should you do if you encounter a cyclist on a narrow road?

✔✔Give them plenty of room and be patient.



What is the speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a dual carriageway?

✔✔60 mph



When driving in fog, what lights should you use?

✔✔Dipped headlights and fog lights if visibility is less than 100 metres.



What is the safe following distance on a wet road at 50 mph?

✔✔Approximately 53 metres (two-second gap is doubled in wet conditions).



What should you do if your tyre bursts while driving?


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