UK DVSA Theory Test UK
Dvsa Theory Test 47
- 1. What should you do when your vehicle’s oil pressure warning light comes on?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and check engine immediately
D. Ignore it - 2. What does a triangular sign with a traffic signal symbol indicate?
A. Parking zone
B. Speed limit area
C. Traffic signals ahead
D. Bus stop - 3. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing at night with poor street lighting?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake
C. Slow down and prepare to stop if needed
D. Flash headlights - 4. What is the safest reaction when a vehicle ahead suddenly brakes hard?
A. Overtake immediately
B. Swerve without checking
C. Brake smoothly and maintain safe distance
D. Accelerate to avoid collision - 5. What does a red circular sign with a pedestrian symbol mean?
A. Pedestrian crossing ahead
B. Shared zone
C. No pedestrians allowed
D. School zone - 6. What should you do if your steering suddenly becomes heavy?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and inspect steering system
D. Ignore it - 7. What is the purpose of daytime running lights?
A. Increase speed
B. Save fuel
C. Improve vehicle visibility to others during daylight
D. Steering control - 8. What should you do when driving downhill on a wet road?
A. Neutral gear
B. Speed up
C. Use low gear and maintain steady control
D. Brake continuously hard - 9. What does a blue circular sign with a right arrow mean?
A. Optional direction
B. Warning
C. You must turn right ahead
D. Parking allowed - 10. What should you do when your vehicle starts pulling to one side?
A. Ignore
B. Continue driving fast
C. Stop safely and check tyres or alignment
D. Brake hard - 11. What is the main risk of over-inflated tyres?
A. Better grip
B. Lower fuel use
C. Reduced road contact and poor stability
D. Faster braking - 12. What should you do when another driver signals but does not turn?
A. Ignore
B. Overtake immediately
C. Stay alert and anticipate their movement
D. Brake suddenly - 13. What does a flashing red light at a railway crossing require?
A. Slow down
B. Reverse
C. Stop and wait until light stops flashing
D. Proceed carefully - 14. What should you do when approaching a roundabout in heavy rain?
A. Enter fast
B. Ignore markings
C. Slow down and give way properly
D. Stop in middle - 15. What is the purpose of anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
A. Increase speed
B. Fuel saving
C. Prevent wheel lock during emergency braking
D. Steering assistance - 16. What should you do when approaching animals on a rural road at night?
A. Flash high beam
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and use dipped headlights
D. Honk loudly - 17. What does a broken white line in the middle of the road indicate?
A. No overtaking allowed
B. Stop required
C. Overtaking allowed if safe
D. Parking zone - 18. What should you do when your brake pedal feels soft?
A. Continue driving
B. Ignore
C. Stop safely and inspect braking system
D. Speed up - 19. What is the safest action when approaching a junction in fog?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore traffic
C. Slow down and use dipped headlights
D. Overtake - 20. What does a triangular sign with children symbol mean?
A. Parking area
B. Speed limit zone
C. School or children crossing area ahead
D. Bus stop - 21. What should you do when following a slow-moving vehicle on a hill?
A. Tailgate
B. Overtake blindly
C. Wait for safe and clear overtaking opportunity
D. Honk continuously - 22. What is the purpose of engine coolant?
A. Increase speed
B. Prevent engine overheating
C. Improve steering
D. Fuel saving - 23. What should you do when visibility suddenly reduces in fog?
A. Speed up
B. Continue normally
C. Slow down and switch on fog lights
D. Overtake traffic - 24. What does a green arrow signal mean at traffic lights?
A. Stop
B. Wait
C. Proceed in direction of arrow if safe
D. Reverse - 25. What should you do when your ABS warning light stays on?
A. Ignore it
B. Continue driving fast
C. Have system checked by mechanic soon
D. Turn off engine while driving - 26. What is the purpose of road studs (cat’s eyes)?
A. Decoration
B. Fuel saving
C. Improve visibility of lanes at night
D. Speed control - 27. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing with a blind person?
A. Honk
B. Speed up
C. Stop and allow them to cross safely
D. Swerve around - 28. What does a red X above a motorway lane indicate?
A. Lane open
B. Parking allowed
C. Lane closed – do not use
D. Overtaking allowed - 29. What should you do when a tyre suddenly deflates while driving?
A. Brake hard
B. Turn sharply
C. Hold steering firmly and slow down gradually
D. Accelerate - 30. What is the purpose of road markings at pedestrian crossings?
A. Decoration
B. Speed increase
C. Indicate safe crossing area for pedestrians
D. Parking guide - 31. What should you do when driving near a school during arrival time?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore signs
C. Drive slowly and be alert for children
D. Overtake traffic - 32. What does a continuous red line along the roadside mean?
A. Parking allowed
B. Loading zone
C. No stopping at any time
D. Bus stop - 33. What should you do when another driver is tailgating you?
A. Brake suddenly
B. Speed up aggressively
C. Maintain steady speed and allow safe passing
D. Block them - 34. What is the purpose of airbags in vehicles?
A. Comfort
B. Speed control
C. Reduce injury during collision impact
D. Steering support - 35. What should you do when approaching a fog-covered bridge?
A. Speed up
B. Use high beam
C. Slow down and use dipped/fog lights
D. Overtake - 36. What does a dashed white centre line mean?
A. No overtaking
B. Stop required
C. Overtaking allowed if safe
D. Parking only - 37. What should you do when feeling tired while driving?
A. Drink coffee and continue
B. Open window only
C. Stop and rest immediately
D. Speed up - 38. What is the safest way to reverse into a parking space?
A. Quickly without checking
B. Mirrors only
C. Check surroundings and reverse slowly when safe
D. Honk and reverse - 39. What does a triangular sign with falling rocks indicate?
A. Parking zone
B. Roadworks
C. Rockfall hazard ahead
D. Speed limit - 40. What should you do when approaching a busy pedestrian area?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore pedestrians
C. Slow down and be ready to stop
D. Overtake - 41. What is the purpose of seatbelts?
A. Comfort
B. Style
C. Protect occupants in a crash
D. Speed control - 42. What should you do when your vehicle overheats?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and allow engine to cool
D. Turn heater on max - 43. What does a flashing amber pedestrian light mean?
A. Stop immediately
B. Ignore pedestrians
C. Proceed carefully and give way if needed
D. Reverse - 44. What should you do when approaching a railway crossing without barriers?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore
C. Stop, look and listen before crossing
D. Overtake - 45. What is the main risk of driving downhill in neutral?
A. Fuel saving
B. Better control
C. Loss of braking efficiency and control
D. Faster speed - 46. What does a blue circular sign indicate?
A. Warning
B. Suggestion
C. Mandatory instruction
D. Parking allowed - 47. What should you do when another vehicle suddenly cuts in front?
A. Brake harshly
B. Honk aggressively
C. Maintain safe distance and stay calm
D. Follow closely - 48. What is the safest action when approaching a flooded road?
A. Drive fast
B. Ignore depth
C. Avoid if possible or proceed slowly if safe
D. Brake suddenly - 49. What does a warning triangle placed behind a vehicle indicate?
A. Parking zone
B. Speed limit
C. Warning other drivers of hazard ahead
D. Direction marker - 50. What is the most important principle of safe driving?
A. Speed efficiency
B. Road priority
C. Awareness and safety of all road users
D. Vehicle size