MORE than half of UK drivers reckon they are up to speed with the Highway Code.
But only ONE percent of motorists have managed to pass this theory test with flying colours… do you have what it takes?
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The driving theory test was introduced in Great Britain on July 1, 1996.
Prior to this, learner drivers were only required to take a practical driving test.
Based on a small sample of mock test questions, 95% of drivers could fail their driving theory test if they had to retake it today.
Answer these 15 random questions – taken from the current UK theory test – to find out if you would achieve the required pass mark.
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Which of the following is correct?
- The Highway Code was last updated in March 2010
- The Highway Code was last updated in November 2017
- The Highway Code was last updated in January 2022
- The Highway Code was last updated in February 2025
What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
- Stop and wait for the green light
- Stop and wait for the red light
- Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross
- Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
What colour are the reflective studs between the hard should and the left-hand lane of a motorway?
- Green
- Red
- White
- Amber
Where are you allowed to overtake on a one-way road?
- Only on the left-hand side
- Overtaking isn’t allowed
- Only on the right-hand side
- On either the right or the left
What is the meaning of this sign?
- Tunnel ahead
- Low bridge ahead
- Narrow bridge ahead
- Stop
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What is the purpose of signs with blue backgrounds (as below)?
- They direct you to the nearest hard shoulder
- They provide motorway information
- They give warnings
- They give instructions
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What is the meaning of this sign?
- Two-way traffic
- No motor vehicles
- No overtaking
- You have priority
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Which of the following signs indicates a one-way system?
- A (top left)
- B (top right)
- C (bottom left)
- D (bottom right)
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When may you use hazard warning lights?
- When nearing a toucan crossing with cyclists waiting
- To warn of a hazard on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway
- When you need to temporarily park on a double yellow line
- Instead of sounding the horn between 11.30pm and 7.00am
What does this sign mean?
- Cycling permitted
- No cycling
- No mounted cyclists past this point
- Cycle route
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What does this symbol indicate?
- Tourist attraction
- A camping area
- A diversion route
- A pedestrian zone
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Which driving technique can help you to save fuel?
- Missing out some gears
- Using lower gears as often as possible
- Accelerating sharply in each gear
- Using each gear in turn
When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?
- When you’re overtaking or turning right
- When you’re turning right only
- When you’re overtaking only
- When you’re using cruise control
What is the overall stopping distance in metres at 40mph?
- 24 metres
- 36 metres
- 50 metres
- 64 metres
Why is a toucan crossing different from a puffin crossing?
- Moped riders can use it
- Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together
- It’s controlled by two flashing lights
- It’s controlled by a traffic warden
How did you find it? Scroll down below to find the answers.
Answers
- 3 – The Highway Code was last updated in January 2022
- 4 – Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
- 2 – Red
- 4 – On either the right or the left
- 1 – Tunnel ahead
- 4 – They give instructions
- 3 – No overtaking
- 2 – B (top right)
- 2 – To warn of a hazard on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway
- 4 – Cycle route
- 3 – A diversion route
- 1 – Missing out some gears
- 1 – When you’re overtaking or turning right
- 2 – 36 metres
- 2 – Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together
How did you get on?
Successfully answering 13 questions (86%) would see you pass the modern UK theory test – congratulations!
If you didn’t quite reach the magic number, maybe you should brush up on your Highway Code!
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