What the Attitude topic covers — consideration, following distance, priority and courtesy — with the Highway Code rules the questions come from.
What does “Attitude” mean in the theory test?
Attitude questions test whether you drive cooperatively: keeping your distance, using the horn and headlight flashes only to warn of your presence, letting buses pull out, and never using your vehicle to intimidate or retaliate.
Which Highway Code rules should I revise?
Focus on rules 110–112 (flashing headlights and the horn), 125–126 (speed and separation distances), 147 (be considerate), 168–169 (being overtaken, not holding up queues), 195 (zebra crossings — never wave people across) and 223 (give buses priority when safe).
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Free Attitude practice questions in the official four-option format, with explained answers and Highway Code references.
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What does the Attitude topic cover in the theory test?
Consideration for other road users: safe following distances, correct use of horn and headlights, giving priority where required, and staying calm instead of reacting to bad driving.
What's the most tested idea in Attitude?
Tailgating. Know rule 126: if someone follows you too closely, ease back from the vehicle in front to create space for everyone — never brake to 'teach them a lesson'.
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