UK DVSA Theory Test UK
Dvsa Theory Test 55
- 1. What should you do when your vehicle’s battery completely dies while driving?
A. Continue driving
B. Speed up
C. Pull over safely and seek assistance
D. Turn off headlights only - 2. What does a triangular sign with road narrowing symbol mean?
A. Parking zone
B. Speed limit
C. Road narrows ahead
D. Bus stop - 3. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing at dusk?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake
C. Slow down and be ready to stop
D. Flash headlights and proceed - 4. What is the safest action when your vehicle skids on loose sand?
A. Brake hard
B. Turn sharply
C. Ease off accelerator and steer gently
D. Accelerate - 5. What does a red circular sign with a bicycle symbol mean?
A. Bicycle parking
B. Cycle lane ahead
C. No bicycles allowed
D. Cycle route - 6. What should you do if your engine temperature gauge rises into the red zone?
A. Ignore it
B. Continue driving
C. Stop safely and allow engine to cool
D. Speed up - 7. What is the purpose of hazard lights?
A. Improve speed
B. Signal turns
C. Warn other road users of danger or breakdown
D. Save fuel - 8. What should you do when approaching a blind bend?
A. Speed up
B. Overtake
C. Slow down and keep to your side
D. Honk continuously - 9. What does a blue circular sign with a pedestrian symbol indicate?
A. Warning sign
B. Optional path
C. Pedestrian-only route or instruction
D. Parking zone - 10. What should you do when clutch suddenly stops responding?
A. Ignore it
B. Continue driving
C. Stop safely as soon as possible
D. Increase speed - 11. What is the danger of driving with under-inflated tyres?
A. Better grip
B. Lower fuel use
C. Poor handling and increased tyre wear
D. Faster acceleration - 12. What should you do when another vehicle cuts in very close in front of you?
A. Tailgate
B. Brake sharply
C. Keep calm and maintain safe distance
D. Flash headlights aggressively - 13. What does a flashing red light at a railway crossing require?
A. Proceed carefully
B. Speed up
C. Stop and wait until light stops flashing
D. Reverse - 14. What should you do when entering a roundabout with multiple exits?
A. Enter fast
B. Ignore signals
C. Signal correctly and choose lane early
D. Stop in middle - 15. What is the purpose of electronic stability control (ESC)?
A. Increase speed
B. Improve fuel efficiency
C. Help prevent skidding and loss of control
D. Assist parking - 16. What should you do when animals suddenly appear on a highway slip road?
A. Honk and continue
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and stop if necessary
D. Flash headlights - 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 brakes feel weak or soft?
A. Continue driving
B. Ignore it
C. Stop immediately and check system
D. Speed up - 19. What is the safest action when approaching a junction in heavy fog?
A. Speed up
B. Ignore traffic
C. Slow down and use dipped headlights
D. Overtake - 20. What does a triangular sign with slippery surface indicate?
A. Parking zone
B. Speed limit
C. Slippery road ahead
D. Bus stop - 21. What should you do when following a slow vehicle on a hill?
A. Tailgate
B. Overtake immediately
C. Wait for a safe 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 heavy fog?
A. Speed up
B. Continue normally
C. Slow down and switch on fog lights
D. Overtake - 24. What does a green traffic light mean?
A. Stop
B. Prepare to stop
C. Proceed if safe to do so
D. Reverse - 25. What should you do when ABS warning light remains on?
A. Ignore it
B. Continue driving fast
C. Get system checked soon
D. Turn off engine while driving - 26. What is the purpose of road markings?
A. Decoration
B. Speed increase
C. Guide traffic safely and efficiently
D. Parking only - 27. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian with a guide dog?
A. Honk
B. Speed up
C. Give them time and space to cross safely
D. Swerve around - 28. What does a red X above a motorway lane mean?
A. Lane open
B. Overtaking allowed
C. Lane closed, must not be used
D. Parking allowed - 29. What should you do when tyre pressure warning light appears?
A. Ignore it
B. Continue driving fast
C. Check and adjust tyre pressure soon
D. Deflate tyres - 30. What is the purpose of pedestrian refuge islands?
A. Parking zone
B. Speed bump
C. Safe waiting point for pedestrians crossing
D. Bus stop - 31. What should you do when approaching a school crossing patrol?
A. Ignore instructions
B. Speed up
C. Stop when signaled
D. Overtake pedestrians - 32. What does a continuous red line at the curb mean?
A. Parking allowed
B. Loading only
C. No stopping at any time
D. Taxi rank - 33. What should you do when another driver is tailgating aggressively?
A. Brake suddenly
B. Speed up aggressively
C. Maintain steady speed and let them pass safely
D. Block them - 34. What is the purpose of crumple zones?
A. Increase speed
B. Improve comfort
C. Absorb impact energy in crashes
D. Reduce fuel use - 35. What should you do when approaching fog on a motorway?
A. Use high beam
B. Speed up
C. Slow down and use dipped or 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 bay?
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. Drive slowly and be ready to stop
D. Overtake - 41. What is the purpose of seatbelts?
A. Comfort
B. Style
C. Protect occupants during a crash
D. Speed control - 42. What should you do when your vehicle overheats in traffic?
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 risk of coasting downhill in neutral?
A. Fuel saving
B. Better control
C. Loss of braking control and reduced safety
D. Faster travel - 46. What does a blue circular sign indicate?
A. Warning
B. Advice
C. Mandatory instruction
D. Parking allowed - 47. What should you do when another vehicle suddenly enters your lane?
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 or proceed slowly if safe
D. Brake suddenly - 49. What does a warning triangle placed behind a broken-down vehicle mean?
A. Parking zone
B. Speed limit
C. Warns other drivers of hazard ahead
D. Direction marker - 50. What is the most important principle of safe driving?
A. Speed efficiency
B. Road dominance
C. Safety and awareness of all road users
D. Vehicle size