DVSA theory topic
Safe Driving Standards theory test questions
Attitude, safety margins and the habits that keep distance and control on your side. Practise 67 questions free, each with the correct answer and a plain-English explanation mapped to the Highway Code.
What you need to know
- Keep a 2-second gap in the dry; double it to 4 in the wet, ×10 in ice.
- Typical stopping distance at 70 mph ≈ 96 m (24 m thinking + 72 m braking).
- Speed is a choice — adjust for weather, road and visibility, not just the limit.
Sample question
Is it legal for passengers to ride in a caravan that is being towed by another vehicle?
- Yes, but only passengers aged 14 and over.
- Yes, if there are no more seats available in the vehicle towing the caravan.
- Yes, if a stabiliser has been installed on the caravan.
- No, under no circumstances.
Why
It is against the law for passengers to be travelling in a caravan being towed by another vehicle. Should they move while the vehicle is in motion, it could endanger the stability of the caravan. And caravans typically do not have seat belts. Passengers would have no protection in the event of an accident.
Common mistake
Treating the speed limit as a target rather than a maximum for ideal conditions.
Exam tip
Memorise the 2-second rule and how weather multiplies it — it underpins many answers.