UK DVSA Theory Test UK
Dvsa Theory Test 41
- 1. What should you do if your steering suddenly becomes stiff while driving?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and inspect the steering system
D. Ignore it - 2. What does a flashing amber traffic light mean?
A. Stop immediately
B. Speed up
C. Proceed with caution and give way if necessary
D. Reverse - 3. What is the main danger of driving with under-inflated tyres?
A. Faster speed
B. Better grip
C. Poor control and increased tyre wear
D. Lower fuel use - 4. What should you do when approaching a zebra crossing with pedestrians waiting?
A. Speed up
B. Honk
C. Slow down and prepare to stop
D. Overtake - 5. What does a triangular road sign with a hump indicate?
A. Speed limit
B. Parking zone
C. Uneven road ahead
D. No entry - 6. What is the safest way to handle a tyre blowout?
A. Brake hard
B. Turn sharply
C. Hold steering firmly and slow down gradually
D. Accelerate - 7. What should you do when driving behind a large truck on a highway?
A. Tailgate
B. Overtake immediately
C. Keep a safe following distance
D. Flash lights constantly - 8. What does a broken yellow line at the road edge indicate?
A. No parking at all times
B. Free parking
C. Restricted parking times apply
D. Bus stop - 9. What is the purpose of defensive driving?
A. Drive faster
B. Save fuel only
C. Prevent accidents by anticipating hazards
D. Avoid traffic lights - 10. What should you do when your windscreen suddenly fogs up inside?
A. Open windows and use demister
B. Ignore it
C. Use heater/demister and clear visibility immediately
D. Turn off lights - 11. What does a red traffic light combined with a green arrow mean?
A. Stop completely
B. Wait indefinitely
C. You may proceed in direction of green arrow if safe
D. Reverse only - 12. What is the safest action when approaching a blind bend?
A. Speed up to pass quickly
B. Overtake
C. Slow down and keep to your side
D. Use horn continuously - 13. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving?
A. Panic and stop engine
B. Accelerate
C. Pump brakes and use lower gears to slow down
D. Turn off lights - 14. What does a road sign showing children running indicate?
A. Playground
B. Parking zone
C. School area ahead – drive carefully
D. Bus stop - 15. What is the safest way to overtake a cyclist?
A. Closely and quickly
B. Honk and pass fast
C. Give plenty of space and pass slowly
D. Overtake from inside lane - 16. What does aquaplaning mean?
A. Engine failure
B. Brake lock
C. Tyres losing grip on wet road surface
D. Steering failure - 17. What should you do if your vehicle starts aquaplaning?
A. Brake hard
B. Turn sharply
C. Ease off accelerator and steer straight
D. Accelerate - 18. What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow mean?
A. No entry
B. Turn prohibited
C. Mandatory direction of travel
D. Warning sign - 19. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore traffic
C. Give way to traffic from the right
D. Stop in middle - 20. What is the purpose of traffic signals?
A. Decorate roads
B. Reduce fuel use
C. Control and manage traffic flow safely
D. Increase speed - 21. What should you do when driving at night and blinded by oncoming headlights?
A. Close eyes
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and look slightly away from lights
D. Turn off headlights - 22. What does a red X sign on a motorway lane mean?
A. Lane open
B. Overtaking allowed
C. Lane closed – do not use it
D. Parking allowed - 23. What should you do if you miss your exit on a motorway?
A. Reverse
B. Stop immediately
C. Continue to next exit safely
D. Turn around - 24. What is the main purpose of road markings?
A. Decoration
B. Speed control only
C. Guide and regulate traffic movement
D. Fuel saving - 25. What should you do when approaching a traffic queue?
A. Speed up to reach front
B. Overtake on hard shoulder
C. Slow down early and maintain distance
D. Honk repeatedly - 26. What does a hand signal from a police officer mean?
A. Optional instruction
B. Ignore it
C. Must be obeyed immediately
D. Only advice - 27. What should you do when your vehicle overheats?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Stop safely and allow engine to cool
D. Turn on heater maximum - 28. What is the safest way to park downhill?
A. Leave in neutral
B. Wheels straight
C. Turn wheels towards curb and apply handbrake
D. Keep engine running - 29. What does a white triangle painted on the road mean?
A. Stop line
B. Parking spot
C. Give way marking ahead
D. Speed limit - 30. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian who is blind?
A. Honk loudly
B. Speed past
C. Stop and allow safe crossing
D. Flash headlights - 31. What is the main cause of rear-end collisions?
A. Speed bumps
B. Weather only
C. Following too closely
D. Road signs - 32. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?
A. Reverse immediately
B. Honk only
C. Check mirrors and surroundings carefully
D. Accelerate first - 33. What does a flashing red light at a railway crossing mean?
A. Proceed slowly
B. Ignore
C. Stop and wait for signals to stop flashing
D. Reverse - 34. What is the purpose of a speed limit?
A. Slow traffic for no reason
B. Save fuel
C. Improve safety for all road users
D. Increase overtaking - 35. What should you do when driving in strong crosswinds?
A. Let go of steering
B. Speed up
C. Steer firmly and reduce speed
D. Overtake trucks quickly - 36. What does a continuous yellow line at roadside mean?
A. Parking allowed
B. No restriction
C. No parking at any time
D. Loading zone - 37. What should you do when approaching an animal on the road?
A. Honk aggressively
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and pass carefully
D. Swerve sharply - 38. What is the purpose of a clutch in manual vehicles?
A. Increase speed
B. Control fuel
C. Change gears smoothly
D. Stop engine permanently - 39. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?
A. Open windows only
B. Speed up
C. Stop and rest before continuing
D. Drink energy drinks and continue - 40. What does a pedestrian countdown timer indicate?
A. Speed limit
B. Parking time
C. Time left to cross safely
D. Fuel level - 41. What should you do when entering a tunnel?
A. Turn off lights
B. Speed up
C. Switch on headlights and reduce speed if needed
D. Stop immediately - 42. What is the danger of driving with worn brake pads?
A. Better braking
B. No effect
C. Reduced braking efficiency and safety risk
D. Fuel saving - 43. What should you do when approaching merging traffic?
A. Block entry
B. Speed up
C. Allow safe merging when possible
D. Ignore - 44. What does a red cross on dashboard warning light indicate?
A. Normal operation
B. Fuel warning
C. Serious fault requiring immediate attention
D. Air conditioning - 45. What is the safest way to change lanes?
A. Without checking mirrors
B. Quickly without signal
C. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot first
D. Horn first - 46. What should you do when driving downhill for long distance?
A. Neutral gear
B. Brake continuously
C. Use engine braking with lower gear
D. Speed up - 47. What does a bus lane sign mean?
A. All vehicles allowed
B. Parking zone
C. Reserved for buses only during times shown
D. Emergency lane - 48. What should you do when approaching a foggy area?
A. Use high beam
B. Speed up
C. Use fog lights and reduce speed
D. Turn off lights - 49. What is the purpose of rear-view mirror?
A. Decoration
B. Fuel saving
C. Monitor traffic behind vehicle
D. Increase speed - 50. What should you do when traffic light turns amber?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore
C. Prepare to stop unless unsafe to do so
D. Reverse