FREE ONLINE DRIVING THEORY TEST PRACTICE & MOCK THEORY TEST QUESTIONSSo you can practice the driving theory test online we have 3 mock theory tests, a stopping distances and speed limit theory test & UK road signs theory test. For all the UK road signs, pictures and definitions. |
| Mock Theory Test #1 | Mock Driving Theory Test Questions | Mock Theory Test #3 |
| Mock Theory Test #4 | Stopping Distances & Speed Limits Test | UK Road Signs Test |
THE DSA DRIVING THEORY TEST CONSISTS OF:50 multiple choice questions taken from a bank of over 1000 DSA theory test questions. All based on the Highway Code and road safety matters. 14 categories divide the driving theory questions into the following: |
ALERTNESS: Driving theory test category #1 |
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| Observation | making sure you know what other road users are in your vicinity. |
| Anticipation | thinking well in advance about what other road users may do next. |
| Concentration | staying alert when driving & knowing what factors may affect your driving. |
| Awareness | understanding the actions of other road users whilst driving. |
| Distraction | making sure you focus on your driving and avoid distraction. |
ATTITUDE: Driving theory test category #2 |
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| Consideration | treating other road users in a polite and correct manner. |
| Positioning | knowing vehicle road positions. |
| Courtesy | treating other drivers with respect. |
| Priority | understanding the rules of priority when driving. |
OTHER TYPES OF VEHICLE: Driving theory test category #3 |
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| Motorcycles | knowing the problems facing motorcyclists. |
| Lorries | understanding the potential hazards larger vehicles can cause. |
| Buses | showing consideration to buses, their passenger's and the problems they can cause. |
SAFETY MARGINS: Driving theory test category #4 |
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| Road surfaces | being aware of different road surfaces and how they can affect the driving experience. |
| Skidding | how to prevent and deal with skidding whilst driving. |
| Weather conditions | being aware how different weather conditions can affect driving and road safety. |
| Stopping distances | knowing the distances required to stop a vehicle safely. |
HAZARD AWARNESS: Driving theory test category #5 |
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| Anticipation | using forward planning in order to avoid rash, unsafe decisions. |
| Tiredness | knowing how tiredness can affect you whilst driving. |
| Attention | remaining alert and looking for problems ahead. |
| Reaction time | understanding you need time to react. |
| Drugs and alcohol | knowing how drugs and alcohol affect you when driving. |
| Hazard awareness | recognizing potential hazards and how to deal with them. |
| Speed and distance | understanding the correct speeds to use in all driving situations. |
SAFTEY AND YOUR VEHICLE: Driving theory test category #7 |
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| Fault detection | being able to detect vehicle problems real or potential and the consequences of them. |
| Vehicle defects | understanding how and why a unroadworthy vehicle can endanger life. |
| Emissions | understanding the regulations that govern vehicle emissions. |
| Noise | preventing excessive noise. |
| Safety equipment | knowing how to use any safety equipment a road vehicle may have. |
VEHICLE HANDLING: Driving theory test category #8 |
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| Weather conditions | understanding how weather conditions affect your and other vehicles and knowing how to deal with such issues when driving. |
| Road surfaces | being aware of how different surfaces affect your vehicle. |
| Time of day | knowing the hazards caused by night time driving. |
| Speed | understanding the affects on your vehicle when driving at various speeds. |
| Traffic calming | recognizing and dealing with traffic calming measures. |
MOTORWAY RULES: Driving theory test category #9 |
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| Speed limits | knowing motorway speed restrictions. |
| Lane discipline | using the left-hand lane unless overtaking. |
| Stopping | knowing where you can and can't stop. |
| Lighting | when and where to use lights to see and be seen. |
| Parking | knowing that you can only stop on a motorway in an emergency and how to use hard shoulder emergency phones. |
RULES OF THE ROAD: Driving theory test category #10 |
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| Speed limits | Knowing the different speed limits and when to use these speed limits. |
| Parking | where to safely park and knowing the different parking restrictions and regulations. |
| Lighting | using car lighting effectively and safely to see and be seen when driving. |
ROAD AND TRAFFIC SIGNS: Driving theory test category #11 |
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| Road signs | knowing the meanings of different road signs. |
| Speed limits | being aware of and planning for speed limit signs. |
| Road markings | knowing the meanings of road markings. |
| Regulations | knowing the regulations associated with road signs & markings. |
DOCUMENTS: Driving theory test category #12 |
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| Licenses | knowing what type of driving licenses you need. |
| Insurance | insurance cover types and what you need to drive legally. |
| MOT certificate | know the legal requirements for vehicle testing and what the test covers. |
ACCIDENTS: Driving theory test category #13 |
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| First aid | basic first aid and dealing with road accidents. |
| Warning devices | knowing how to warn other road users of an accident. |
| Reporting procedures | knowing how and when to call the emergency services and knowing when you must report road accidents. |
| Safety regulations | understanding the warning signs and dangers for vehicles carrying hazardous loads. |
VEHICLE LOADING: Driving theory test category #14 |
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| Stability | understanding how to correctly load vehicles, trailers and caravans and how towing can affect vehicle stability and safety. |
| Towing | understanding the affects of towing a trailer and the relevant regulations. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Form | The theory test is taken using a touch screen computer. You'll have a fifteen minute practice session before the theory test begins. Only one question will appear on screen at a time and you will be able to navigate backwards/forwards through the questions changing answers if necessary. |
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| How to Book | Book your driving theory test online. Phone - call 08700101372 (Northern Ireland 08456006700). Have your credit/debit card and provisional driving licence number with you. You will be given the date/time of your theory test immediately. Post - obtain a theory driving test booking form from your ADI, any theory test or driving test centre, by calling 08700101372 or download. |
| Pass mark | You will need to answer 43 correct questions from a test consisting of 50 questions. |
| Duration | 57 minutes. The computer will indicate throughout the test how much time remains. |
| Cost | £30.00. This price includes the hazard perception test |
| Required documents | Take to the test centre your signed driving licence and suitable photographic ID, or both parts of your photocard driving licence and your appointment card or booking number. |
| Location | There are over 163 test centres throughout the UK. For a list of them ask your driving instructor, call the dsa info line 0870 0101 372 or take a look at our theory test centre list. |
| If you fail | You will have to wait a minimum of three working days before you can take the theory driving test again. You can however apply to take the test the day after your initial failure. |
| Preparation / Practice | Practice by reading the DSA Highway Code. A free web version is available here. There are also many books, cd-roms containing the official driving theory test questions. The Driving Standards Agency ( DSA ) have their own official theory practice test questions and our mock theory tests are just as useful. |
| Pass Rate | The theory driving test pass rate is 62.9%. |
| Results | You will receive your results before you leave the theory test centre. |
| Mock Theory Test #1 | Mock Driving Theory Test Questions | Mock Theory Test #3 |
| Mock Theory Test #4 | Stopping Distances & Speed Limits Test | UK Road Signs Test |
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