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Car Mock Test 2

You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple choice driving theory test questions from the latest 2025 question bank. At least 43 out of 50 questions must be answered correctly in order to pass the test. Answers may be reviewed after each question or you can wait until the end of the test for your final score. Good luck!

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1 / 50

What's the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?

Three seconds

Two seconds

One second

Four seconds

2 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed 30 mph

Minimum speed 30 mph

End of minimum speed

End of maximum speed

3 / 50

What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren't sure that it's safe?

Speed past, flashing your lights at oncoming traffic

Sound your horn to make the tractor driver pull over

Stay behind it if you're in any doubt

Follow another vehicle as it overtakes the tractor

4 / 50

Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed?

5 / 50

What messages are given by circular traffic signs that have a blue background?

They give temporary directions during a diversion

They give directions to car parks

They give mandatory instructions

They give motorway information

6 / 50

What does a sign with a brown background show?

Tourist directions

Minor roads

Motorway routes

Primary roads

7 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Roundabout

Mini-roundabout

No vehicles

Ring road

8 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Turn left for parking area

No entry for traffic turning left

No through road on the left

Turn left for ferry terminal

9 / 50

You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

When there are no yellow lines

If the line nearest to you is broken

To pick up or set down passengers

During daylight hours only

10 / 50

Do you need to plan rest stops when you're planning a long journey?

No, only fuel stops will be needed

Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour

Yes, regular stops help concentration

No, you'll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible

11 / 50

How should you position yourself when you use the emergency telephone on a motorway?

Stand on the hard shoulder

Keep your back to the traffic

Stay close to the carriageway

Face the oncoming traffic

12 / 50

What does this sign mean?

No motorcycles

Motorcycles only

No cars

Cars only

13 / 50

You're on a motorway. A lorry has stopped in the right-hand lane. What should you do when you see this sign on the lorry?

Pass the lorry on the left

Stop behind the flashing lights

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Move into the right-hand lane

14 / 50

When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway?

When you're driving at a constant high speed

When you're passing a side road on the left

When you're staying at the minimum allowed speed

When you're turning right or overtaking

15 / 50

Which sign means you have priority over oncoming vehicles?

16 / 50

Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What's the official meaning of this signal?

There's a fault with your vehicle

There's a radar speed trap ahead

They're giving way to you

They're warning you of their presence

17 / 50

What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

The suspension

The tyre grip

The exhaust emissions

The fuel consumption

18 / 50

What's the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?

The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle

The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road

The cyclist may swerve into the road

The cyclist may move to the left and dismount

19 / 50

What's the purpose of these road markings?

To enable teachers to have clear access to the school

To ensure delivery vehicles have easy access to the school

To enable parents to pick up or drop off children safely

To ensure children can see and be seen when they're crossing the road

20 / 50

Which vehicles are least likely to be affected by side wind?

High-sided vehicles

Motorcyclists

Cyclists

Cars

21 / 50

The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?

To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers

To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement

To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points

To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers

22 / 50

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?

Move the person off the road

Remove their leather jacket

Seek medical assistance

Remove their safety helmet

23 / 50

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?

Move the rider out of the road

Warn other traffic

Clear the road of debris

Give the rider reassurance

24 / 50

At an incident, how could you help a small child who isn't breathing?

Find their parents and explain what's happening

Put them in the recovery position and slap their back

Open their airway and begin CPR

Talk to them confidently until an ambulance arrives

25 / 50

At an incident, a casualty isn't breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?

Put their arms across their chest

Shake them firmly

Roll them onto their side

Open their airway

26 / 50

You're on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?

Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place

Stop on the hard shoulder for a rest

Play some loud music

Drive faster to complete your journey sooner

27 / 50

How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road?

Use the parking brake if the wheels start to slip

Drive in a low gear at all times

Brake gently and repeatedly

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

28 / 50

You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?

Move out to the right

Check your right mirror

Move up closer to the car ahead

Check for bicycles on your left

29 / 50

What should you do if you become tired while you're driving on a motorway?

Close all your windows and set the heating to warm

Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

Increase your speed and turn up the radio volume

Pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers

30 / 50

What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?

Take regular refreshment breaks

Complete the journey without stopping

Play loud music in the car

Eat a large meal before driving

31 / 50

You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by headlights coming towards you?

Flash your main-beam headlights

Shade your eyes with your hand

Pull down your sun visor

Slow down or stop

32 / 50

What's the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

60 mph

50 mph

70 mph

40 mph

33 / 50

You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're driving in the wrong direction?

Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road

Make a U-turn in the main road

Make a 'three-point' turn in the main road

Turn around in a side road

34 / 50

You've broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?

25 metres (82 feet)

100 metres (328 feet)

5 metres (16 feet)

45 metres (147 feet)

35 / 50

Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What's the first thing you should do?

Stay in your car until you're told to move

Walk down the track and signal the next train

Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear

Tell drivers behind what's happened

36 / 50

How can you avoid wasting fuel?

By keeping an empty roof rack on your vehicle

By driving at higher speeds where possible

By having your vehicle serviced regularly

By revving the engine in the lower gears

37 / 50

You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route?

Reverse into a driveway

Reverse out of the road

Continue and find another route

Turn around in a side road

38 / 50

Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. What should you do if you aren't able to get onto the hard shoulder?

Switch on your hazard warning lights

Stand behind your vehicle to warn others

Stop the traffic behind and ask for help

Attempt to repair your vehicle quickly

39 / 50

Who's responsible for paying the vehicle tax?

The registered keeper of the vehicle

The driver of the vehicle

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

The car dealer

40 / 50

What circumstances require you to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)?

When you lend your vehicle to someone

When you have to work abroad

When your vehicle needs an MOT certificate

When your health affects your driving

41 / 50

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

To show when they've broken down in a dangerous position

To make them more visible in thick fog

To warn drivers following closely to drop back

To make them more visible when driving at high speed

42 / 50

Why should you try and park in a secure car park?

It stops the car being exposed to bad weather

It doesn't cost anything to park here

It helps deter thieves

It makes it easy to find your car

43 / 50

Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

By using sidelights

By using brake lights

By using interior lights

By using fog lights

44 / 50

How can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?

Park near a busy junction

Park in an unlit area

Leave the radio turned on

Install a security-coded radio

45 / 50

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

A two-second time gap

One car length

Two metres (6 feet 6 inches)

Two car lengths

46 / 50

Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog lights switched on after the fog has cleared?

The bulbs would fail

Electrical systems could be overloaded

They may be confused with brake lights

Direction indicators may not work properly

47 / 50

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

On a red route

In a well-lit area

In a quiet road

Near a police station

48 / 50

When are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers?

When you have an adapted vehicle

When you have a Blue Badge

When you have a wheelchair

When you have an advanced driver certificate

49 / 50

What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing?

Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains

Telephone your vehicle recovery service to move it

Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing

Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible

50 / 50

What should you do when you're overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?

Pass very slowly

Pass closely

Pass widely

Pass immediately

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