50 Driving Test Questions

Sep 18, 2026

A set of 50 driving test questions providing direct multiple-choice style answers covering essential road rules, signage meanings, and safe driving techniques. Topics include required tyre tread depth, recognising warning signs, traffic light signals, speed limits for different road types, parking restrictions, and rules for junctions, roundabouts, zebra crossings, and yellow box compliance. It also covers yielding behavior, hazard lights use, pedestrian crossings, horn and horn-free conditions, overtaking limits, and safety responsibilities such as seat belt usage and motorway access.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Road Rules and Traffic Signals

Signs, markings, and warnings

Junctions, crossings, and roundabouts

Speed limits and lane use

Parking, overtaking, and safety rules

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FAQs

What is the required tyre thread depth for the driving test?

The required thread depth is 1.6mm.

What does an amber light at a traffic light mean?

It means you should stop if it’s safe to do so.

When should you use hazard warning lights?

Use hazard warning lights when stopped in a dangerous place or at the scene of an accident.

Sep 18, 2026

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