Mock Theory Test

Practice Your RSA Theory Test

Our mock theory test allows you to practice your category 'B' (Car) theory test. We cover the five core areas that you will be tested on:

  1. Control of the Vehicle
  2. Legal Matters / Rules of the Road
  3. Managing Risk
  4. Safe and Socially Responsible Driving
  5. Technical Matters

You have forty five minutes to answer forty questions and must get 35 correct to pass. Good luck!

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

1. What restriction applies to a driver's full licence if they have passed their test on a vehicle with automatic transmission?

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Category: Managing Risk

2. While driving, the driver notices the vehicle temperature gauge showing red. What should they do?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

3. What do flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing mean?

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Category: Technical Matters

4. When driving, where should a driver rest their left foot?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

5. What does this sign mean?

Overhead electric cables sign

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

6. What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?

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Category: Technical Matters

7. What is the primary purpose of the battery fitted to a petrol - or diesel - powered motor vehicle?

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Category: Managing Risk

8. What should a driver do before towing a caravan?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

9. What does this sign mean?

The driver must stop when red lights show

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

10. What does this sign mean?

Turn left only sign

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

11. What does this road marking mean?

A driver must not cross the broken white line unless it is safe to do so

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

12. What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

13. What should a driver be aware of before crossing railway or tram lines?

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

14. When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

15. Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed for cars or motorcycles on national roads?

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Category: Managing Risk

16. After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?

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Category: Control of Vehicle

17. What may indicate a problem with the vehicle's braking system?

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

18. When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the nearside (left-hand side)?

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Category: Managing Risk

19. What should a driver do if involved in an incident where there is damage to property only?

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Category: Technical Matters

20. If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure, what effect does this have on its engine?

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

21. What would happen if a driver cuts in too soon when overtaking another vehicle?

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

22. When driving at night and blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, what should a driver do?

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

23. What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manner?

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Category: Technical Matters

24. What effect does low tyre-pressure have on a vehicle?

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

25. What should a driver do when they want to safely change to the lane on the right in which there is other traffic?

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Category: Managing Risk

26. What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

27. When do temporary speed limits apply at roadworks?

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Category: Technical Matters

28. What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

29. What does this sign mean?

A stop sign

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Category: Control of Vehicle

30. The parking brake (hand brake) generally works on which wheels?

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Category: Technical Matters

31. When is it recommended to use coolant?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

32. What is the maximum number of passengers that may be carried in a vehicle driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

33. What does this traffic light mean?

Stop, unless it is unsafe to do so

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

34. A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

35. If a driver wishes to drive another privately-owned vehicle but they are uncertain if they are insured to drive that vehicle, what should they do?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

36. What does this hand signal mean?

The driver intends to turn left

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

37. What clearance should drivers normally allow for when passing parked vehicles?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

38. When is parking permitted on a footpath?

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Category: Managing Risk

39. What determines the maximum allowed towing capacity of a vehicle?

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

40. What does this road marking mean?

Drivers must keep left of the continuous white line

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This is completely free to use as often as you like. We try to ensure all the questions' accuracy and validity and keep them updated with the official RSA theory test questions. The tests try to simulate the real experience as much as possible. Like the actual test, you are given 45 minutes to complete the test. At the end of each test, you are given your result and can review your incorrect answers to see where you went wrong. If you see any errors or omissions, please get in touch with us.

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