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    How would you score if you had to sit the driving theory test?

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    Getting a full driving licence remains one of the great rites of passage. But figures show that it is easier for some than others. By RONAN O'REILLY Published: 19:47 EST, 18 November 2025 | Updated: 19:47 EST, 18 November 2025 184View commentsGetting a full driving licence remains one of the great rites of passage.But figures show that it is easier for some than others. Data released by the AA Driving School last week revealed that one learner has taken the theory test 128 times – at a cost of almost £3,000 – without success.Another spent £1,725 before passing the test on the 75th attempt.Attempting to pass the driving theory test can be so challenging that many learners illegally pay 'impersonators' to cheat by taking it on their behalf – over 2,000 incidents of attempted cheating were recorded as recently as 2023-24 by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), according to the BBC.The £23 theory test was introduced in 1996 and must be passed before the practical driving test can be taken. Its main focus is a 50-question multiple-choice exam that must be completed in 57 minutes.At least 43 of the questions must be answered correctly to achieve a pass. They are chosen randomly from the DVSA question 'bank' of several hundred and cover topics such as road signs, behaviour during emergencies and the Highway Code.The pass rate peaked at 55.7 per cent in 2020-2021, then dropped to 44.9 per cent by 2024-2025.But how would you get on if you had to take the test today? Here are some of the trickiest practice questions taken from analysis by the AA Driving School of 5.5 million answers on its Driving Theory Test App...Your browser does not support iframes.1. You have stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway?a) Use the emergency telephoneb) Give an arm signal as you are moving offc) Switch on your vehicle's headlightsd) Move away with your hazard lights on2. Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?a) Separating the slip road from the motorwayb) On the left-hand edge of the roadc) On the right-hand edge of the roadd) Separating the lanes3. What will happen if your car's wheels are unbalanced?a) The steering will pull to one sideb) The steering will vibratec) The brakes will faild) The tyres will deflate4. What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40mph speed limit?a) Park facing the trafficb) Leave parking lights switched onc) Leave dipped headlights switched ond) Park near a street light5. You've broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?a) 5 metres (16ft)b) 25 metres (82ft)c) 45 metres (147ft)d) 100 metres (328ft)6. Where may you overtake on a one-way street?a) Only on the left-hand sideb) Overtaking isn't allowedc) Only on the right-hand sided) On either the right or the left7. When are you allowed to overtake another vehicle on their left?a) When you're in a one-way streetb) When approaching a motorway slip road where you'll be turning offc) When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn leftd) When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway8. What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?a) Traffic lights aheadb) Edge of the carriagewayc) Footpath on the leftd) Cycle path9. A single carriageway road has this sign (below). What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?a) 30mphb) 40mphc) 50mphd) 60mphQUESTION NINE: A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer? 10. Why is travelling in neutral for long distances (known as coasting) bad driving technique?a) It will cause the car to skidb) It will make the engine stallc) The engine will run fasterd) There won't be any engine braking11. What should you do if you park on the road in fog?a) Leave the main-beam headlights onb) Leave dipped headlights and fog lights switched onc) Leave parking lights switched ond) Leave dipped headlights switched on12. When should you sound your vehicle's horn?a) To greet other road usersb) To allow you right of wayc) To signal your annoyanced) To alert others to your presence13. You're being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry. What should you do if it's taking a long time for it to overtake?a) Hold your speedb) Change directionc) Slow downd) Speed up14. Which vehicle should you give extra room as you overtake?a) Bicycleb) Tractorc) Lorryd) Road-sweeper15. What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?a) Watch out for pedestrians in the roadb) Speed up to get past the roadworks more quicklyc) Position close to the left-hand kerbd) Use your right-hand mirror more often16. How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road?a) Drive in a low gear at all timesb) Brake gently and repeatedlyc) Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possibled) Use the parking brake if the wheels start to slip17. Which vehicles aren't allowed to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?a) Vehicles towing a trailerb) Motorcyclesc) Motorcycle and sidecar outfitsd) Small delivery vans18. Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?a) To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behindb) To check what's happening on the road aheadc) Because you'll need to accelerate out of dangerd) Because you'll need to brake sharply and stop19. You're driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?a) When you're driving at 30mphb) When you have parked safelyc) When you're receiving a calld) When your car has an automatic transmission20. How can you make sure that a satnav system doesn't distract you when you're driving?a) Set it before starting your journeyb) Choose a voice that you find calmingc) Only set the destination when you're lostd) Turn it off while you're driving in built up areas21. What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?a) Maintain your speedb) Brake hardc) Accelerate hardd) Be ready to stop22. What does the term 'blind spot' mean?a) An area not covered by your headlightsb) An area not covered by your left-hand mirrorc) An area not covered by your right-hand mirrord) An area not visible to the driver23. You're driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?a) Keep both hands on the steering wheelb) Apply the parking brake and footbrake togetherc) Give an arm signald) Select reverse gear24. Where should you avoid overtaking?a) Approaching a dip in the roadb) In a one-way streetc) On a dual carriagewayd) Just after a bend25. What should you do just before making a U-turn?a) Look over your shoulder for a final checkb) Check road markings to see that U-turns are permittedc) Select a higher gear than normald) Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators1. (a) Use the emergency telephone2. (c) On the right-hand edge of the road3. (b) The steering will vibrate4. (b) Leave parking lights switched on5. (c) 45 metres (147 feet)6. (d) On either the right or the left7. (a) When you’re in a one-way street8. (b) Edge of the carriageway9. (c) 50 mph10. (d) There won’t be any engine braking11. (c) Leave parking lights switched on12. (d) To alert others to your presence13. (c) Slow down14. (a) Bicycle15. (a) Watch out for pedestrians in the road16. (c) Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible17. (a) Vehicles towing a trailer18. (a) To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind19. (b) When you have parked safely20. (a) Set it before starting your journey21. (d) Be ready to stop22. (d) An area not visible to the driver23. (a) Keep both hands on the steering wheel24. (a) Approaching a dip in the road25. (a) Look over your shoulder for a final check Share what you think The comments below have not been moderated. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules.Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline?Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline?Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. 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