Driving Theory Test — Study Guide
A topic-by-topic look at what you need to know for the Driving Theory Test. Each guide ends with a free quiz.
Accidents
What to do at the scene of a road traffic collision — first aid, reporting, hazard warnings.
Alertness
Staying focused at the wheel: observation, anticipation, fatigue and distraction.
Attitude
Considerate driving, anger management, tailgating and how attitude affects safety.
Documents
Driving licences, insurance, MOT, V5C and what to carry by law.
Hazard Awareness
Spotting and reacting to developing hazards — children, cyclists, animals, weather.
Motorway Rules
Lane discipline, motorway speed limits, hard shoulders and smart motorway signals.
Other Types of Vehicle
Sharing the road with lorries, buses, trams, agricultural vehicles and bikes.
Road and Traffic Signs
Sign shapes and colours — orders, warnings, information and direction signs.
Rules of the Road
Junctions, roundabouts, parking, speed limits and right of way.
Safety Margins
Stopping distances, braking in rain or ice, the two-second rule.
Safety and Your Vehicle
Vehicle checks, tyre tread, lights, fluids and reporting defects.
Vehicle Handling
Driving on hills, in fog, on motorways, around bends — keeping control.
Vehicle Loading
Roof racks, towing, load distribution and the legal limits.
Vulnerable Road Users
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders and disabled road users.