Car Theory Test Questions and Answers

Use this page to browse sample car theory test questions and answers with explanations. It is designed for learner drivers who want to understand driving theory test questions before moving into interactive practice, mock tests or booking a real DVSA car theory test.

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Car theory test question links

Use this section to link to all of your sample DVSA car theory test revision questions. Each linked question page should include the question, answer options, the correct answer and a clear explanation.

These question links should help learners browse individual examples, understand why an answer is correct and move into fuller practice when they are ready.

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What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?
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Which lights should you use when you're driving in a tunnel?
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You're driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you're following another vehicle?
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What could you do to help injured people at an incident?
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You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?
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What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?
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You're driving on a clear night. Which lights should you use if the national speed limit applies and there's a steady stream of oncoming traffic?
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You're approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with the junction?
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What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?
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You're driving a car that has a diesel engine. What can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause?
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What should you do if you have to stop while you're going through a congested tunnel?
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What's the first thing you must do if you have a collision while you're driving your car?
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Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?
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You're following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
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What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?
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A casualty is not breathing normally and needs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?
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Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?
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What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
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When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?
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An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?
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You're being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it's taking a long time for it to overtake?
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You're at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?
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When should you use your vehicle's horn?
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What's most likely to distract you while you're driving?
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What should you do if you're driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?
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You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed?
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What should you do if your mobile phone rings while you're driving or riding?
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What should you do to reduce the risk of your vehicle catching fire?
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What should you do before making a U-turn?
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At an incident, a casualty is not breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?
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You're travelling at the legal speed limit. What should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?
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You're at the scene of an incident. How could you help someone who's suffering from shock?
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Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you're trying to restart the engine?
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Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across with pedestrians?
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Where should you avoid overtaking?
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Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What's the first thing you should do?
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What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?
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What's the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?
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How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (sat nav) system does not distract you when you're driving?
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What's likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you're driving?
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An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there's no further danger. What could you do to help?
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What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?
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You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do if the property owner is not available?
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At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?
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What does the term 'blind spot' mean?
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At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?
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On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
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What should you do when you're overtaking a horse and rider?
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What should you do if you cannot see clearly behind when you're reversing?
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Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?
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There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?
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There's been a collision. How can you help a driver who's suffering from shock?
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At an incident, how could you help a small child who's not breathing?
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you're driving through a tunnel?
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At an incident, it's important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?
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When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
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You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You've switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?
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What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
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You arrive at an incident. There's no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. What's your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?
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What information should you share if you're involved in a collision that causes damage to another vehicle?
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Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?
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You're in a one-way street and want to turn right. Where should you position your vehicle when there are 2 lanes?
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An adult casualty is not breathing. To maintain circulation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest?
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At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?
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What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?
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You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What's the first thing you should do at the scene?
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You're driving behind a heavy goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?
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You're in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind is following very closely?
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Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?
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What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
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Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
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You're driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
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A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What's the first thing you should do?
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What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
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What should you do before driving into a tunnel?
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You're driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?
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When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
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You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?
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What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
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You're going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?
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You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. The leg is not broken and there's nothing in the wound. How could you help?
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You're waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
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When should you flash your headlights at other road users?
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After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?
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What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing?
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You're approaching a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?
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You're driving on the motorway. What should you do if luggage falls from your vehicle?
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You're on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?
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At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What would be the first thing to check?
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The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the 'two-second rule'?
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You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?
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You're driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?
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What should you do if an instrument panel warning light comes on while you're driving?
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Which document may the police ask you to produce after you've been involved in a collision?
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There's been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it's essential?
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What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?
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Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
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What should you do if you're being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights?

Car theory test questions for learner drivers

Car theory test questions help learner drivers prepare for the knowledge part of the DVSA driving theory test. They can cover road signs, rules of the road, safety, alertness, attitude, vulnerable road users, vehicle handling and different driving conditions.

This page is not a full interactive practice test. It is a car-specific question and answer hub where you can link to sample DVSA revision questions and explanations.

If you want to take an interactive sample test instead, use the free car practice theory test page.

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Car theory test questions and answers with explanations

Answer explanations are important because they help you understand the rule behind the answer. This is more useful than simply memorising a question and hoping the same wording appears later.

A good explanation should show why the correct answer is right, why the other options are less suitable and how the rule applies to real driving situations.

If you get a car theory question wrong, use the explanation to identify the topic you need to revise next.

Driving theory test questions for cars

Driving theory test questions for learner drivers are designed to check whether you understand how to drive safely and legally before progressing toward the practical test.

Common car theory question areas include road signs, speed limits, stopping distances, safety margins, hazard awareness, vulnerable road users, motorway rules, vehicle handling and driving in poor weather.

Use this page to browse question examples, then use practice tests and mock tests to check whether your knowledge is improving.

Car theory questions by topic

Grouping car theory questions by topic can help learners find weak areas quickly. Your sample question pages could be organised around topics such as:

Road signs and markings
Rules of the road
Alertness and attitude
Vulnerable road users
Safety margins and stopping distances
Motorways and dual carriageways
Vehicle handling
Accidents, breakdowns and emergencies
Driving in poor weather or low visibility
Hazard awareness

This type of structure helps learners move from individual examples into focused revision.

Car theory test questions vs car practice tests

Car theory test questions are useful when you want to learn from individual examples. A car practice test is better when you want to answer a set of questions and check your score.

Use this page when you want to browse examples and read explanations. Use the free car practice theory test or car mock theory test pages when you want a more interactive test experience.

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Upgrade from sample questions to full practice access

Sample car theory test questions are a useful starting point, but they are not the same as full preparation.

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We can help arrange your DVSA car theory test booking for a date that suits you, subject to DVSA availability. Once your package is booked, you can start using your practice access, including car theory test questions, mock tests and hazard perception clips.

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Remember hazard perception

Car theory test questions are only one part of preparation. The DVSA car theory test also includes hazard perception, where you identify developing hazards in video clips.

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This page is for car theory test questions. If you are a learner rider, use the motorcycle theory test questions and answers page instead.

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