UK DVSA Theory Test UK
Dvsa Theory Test 49
- 1. What should you do when your vehicle’s temperature warning light comes on?
A. Ignore it
B. Continue driving normally
C. Stop safely and allow the engine to cool
D. Increase speed - 2. What does a triangular sign with a bridge symbol indicate?
A. Parking area
B. Speed limit zone
C. Drawbridge or low bridge ahead
D. Bus stop - 3. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing in rainy weather?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake traffic
C. Slow down early and be ready to stop
D. Honk continuously - 4. What is the safest action when your vehicle begins to oversteer on a bend?
A. Brake hard
B. Turn sharply
C. Ease off accelerator and steer smoothly in direction of travel
D. Accelerate - 5. What does a red circular sign with a horn symbol crossed out mean?
A. Horn required
B. Emergency zone
C. No sounding of horn allowed
D. Parking zone - 6. What should you do if your vehicle’s brake warning light comes on while driving?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and check braking system immediately
D. Ignore it - 7. What is the purpose of engine braking?
A. Increase speed downhill
B. Save fuel only
C. Help control speed using lower gears
D. Improve steering response - 8. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend at night?
A. Speed up
B. Use high beam constantly
C. Slow down before entering the bend
D. Overtake - 9. What does a blue circular sign with a bicycle symbol mean?
A. Warning sign
B. Optional cycle path
C. Mandatory cycle route
D. Parking zone - 10. What should you do if your accelerator pedal sticks?
A. Panic
B. Turn off engine immediately
C. Shift to neutral and brake safely
D. Speed up further - 11. What is the main danger of driving with uneven tyre pressure?
A. Better grip
B. Lower fuel use
C. Poor handling and increased stopping distance
D. Faster acceleration - 12. What should you do when another driver signals incorrectly?
A. Ignore completely
B. Overtake immediately
C. Stay alert and anticipate their movement
D. Brake suddenly - 13. What does a flashing red light at a pedestrian crossing mean?
A. Proceed carefully
B. Speed up
C. Stop and wait until light stops flashing
D. Reverse - 14. What should you do when approaching a roundabout in fog?
A. Enter quickly
B. Ignore markings
C. Slow down and check traffic carefully
D. Stop in middle - 15. What is the purpose of traction control?
A. Increase fuel consumption
B. Improve acceleration speed
C. Prevent wheel spin on slippery surfaces
D. Assist steering only - 16. What should you do when animals are crossing a rural road?
A. Honk aggressively
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and wait patiently
D. Overtake quickly - 17. What does a broken white centre line mean?
A. No overtaking
B. Stop required
C. Overtaking allowed if safe
D. Parking zone - 18. What should you do when brake performance feels weak?
A. Continue driving
B. Ignore issue
C. Stop safely and inspect system immediately
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 a slippery surface symbol mean?
A. Parking zone
B. Speed limit area
C. Slippery road ahead
D. Bus stop - 21. What should you do when following a slow-moving vehicle uphill?
A. Tailgate
B. Overtake blindly
C. Wait for a safe and clear overtaking opportunity
D. Honk continuously - 22. What is the purpose of engine coolant?
A. Increase speed
B. Improve braking
C. Prevent engine overheating
D. Fuel saving - 23. What should you do when visibility suddenly drops 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 at traffic lights mean?
A. Stop
B. Wait
C. Proceed in direction shown if safe
D. Reverse - 25. What should you do when ABS warning light stays on?
A. Ignore it
B. Continue driving fast
C. Get system checked by mechanic soon
D. Turn off engine - 26. What is the purpose of road studs (cat’s eyes)?
A. Decoration
B. Fuel saving
C. Improve lane visibility at night
D. Speed control - 27. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian with a white cane?
A. Honk
B. Speed up
C. Stop and allow safe crossing
D. Swerve around - 28. What does a red X above a motorway lane mean?
A. Lane open
B. Overtaking allowed
C. Lane closed, do not use it
D. Parking 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 pedestrian crossing markings?
A. Decoration
B. Speed increase
C. Indicate safe crossing area for pedestrians
D. Parking guide - 31. What should you do when approaching a school zone?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore signs
C. Reduce speed and watch for children
D. Overtake traffic - 32. What does a continuous red line at 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 them to pass safely
D. Block them - 34. What is the purpose of airbags?
A. Comfort
B. Speed control
C. Protect occupants during crash impact
D. Steering assistance - 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 indicate?
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 if needed
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 signal 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 of you?
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