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Driving Theory Lessons in the GB Category B Theory Course

Access every driving theory lesson in the GB Category B Theory course. Learn the rules, signs, and traffic situations that appear in the official Great Britain driving theory exam. Each lesson focuses on a specific topic to help you study faster, understand more clearly, and improve your chance of passing the British theory test on your first attempt.

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Driving Theory Lessons in the GB Category B Theory Course

Full Syllabus Map for the Great Britain Category B Theory Test

Reviewing this complete lesson map allows you to track your progress across all essential driving theory lessons and essential traffic rules. By mastering the full syllabus, you ensure total readiness for the official DVSA theory test and gain confidence in understanding critical UK road signs and regulations.

Legal Framework and Licence Categories driving theory lesson

Legal Framework and Licence Categories

Learn about the legal structure of driver licensing in Great Britain. This lesson explains the different licence categories, the roles of the DVLA and DVSA, and the requirements for a provisional licence.

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Driver Obligations and Road Users driving theory lesson

Driver Obligations and Road Users

Discover your core responsibilities as a driver towards other road users. This lesson emphasizes the duty of care, defensive driving, and how to safely interact with vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

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Liability, Insurance, and Penalties driving theory lesson

Liability, Insurance, and Penalties

Understand the legal consequences of driving, including liability, mandatory insurance, and penalties for offences. This lesson covers civil vs. criminal liability and the UK's penalty points system.

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Documentation and Record Keeping driving theory lesson

Documentation and Record Keeping

Learn about the essential documents every driver and vehicle owner in Great Britain must maintain. This lesson covers the V5C, MOT certificate, insurance documents, and road tax.

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Learner Driver Restrictions driving theory lesson

Learner Driver Restrictions

Familiarise yourself with the specific rules and restrictions that apply to learner drivers in Great Britain. This lesson covers L-plates, supervision requirements, and the ban on motorway driving.

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Regulatory Signs Overview driving theory lesson

Regulatory Signs Overview

Learn to recognise and obey regulatory signs, which give mandatory orders to drivers. This lesson covers prohibitory signs (mostly circular with a red border) and positive instruction signs.

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Warning Signs Overview driving theory lesson

Warning Signs Overview

Identify warning signs that alert you to potential hazards on the road ahead. This lesson covers the common triangular signs used in Great Britain to indicate risks like sharp bends, junctions, and slippery roads.

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Directional and Informative Signs driving theory lesson

Directional and Informative Signs

Understand signs that provide directions and information for navigation. This lesson explains the colour-coding of signs for motorways, primary routes, and non-primary routes.

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Traffic Light Sequences and Phases driving theory lesson

Traffic Light Sequences and Phases

Learn the full sequence of traffic lights in the UK, including the meaning of red, amber, green, and filter arrows. This lesson also covers signals at different types of pedestrian crossings.

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Special Signals (Police, Emergency, Railway) driving theory lesson

Special Signals (Police, Emergency, Railway)

Recognise and respond correctly to signals from police, traffic officers, emergency services, and at level crossings. This lesson explains how these signals override standard signs and traffic lights.

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Longitudinal Markings and Lane Discipline driving theory lesson

Longitudinal Markings and Lane Discipline

Understand the different types of lines painted along the road and what they mean for lane discipline and overtaking. This lesson covers broken, solid, and double white lines.

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Pedestrian Crossings and Pedestrian Markings driving theory lesson

Pedestrian Crossings and Pedestrian Markings

Learn to identify and act correctly at different types of pedestrian crossings. This lesson covers the markings for zebra, pelican, puffin, and toucan crossings.

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Cycle Lanes, Bus Lanes, and HOV Lanes driving theory lesson

Cycle Lanes, Bus Lanes, and HOV Lanes

Recognise markings for lanes reserved for specific road users. This lesson explains the rules for bus lanes, cycle lanes, and high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, including their hours of operation.

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Box Junctions, Stop Lines, and Give Way Markings driving theory lesson

Box Junctions, Stop Lines, and Give Way Markings

Learn to navigate junctions safely using road markings. This lesson explains the critical rule for yellow box junctions, as well as the meaning of stop and give way lines.

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Road Edge Markings, Kerbside Zones, and Tarmac Markings driving theory lesson

Road Edge Markings, Kerbside Zones, and Tarmac Markings

Understand the markings at the edge of the road and on the kerb. This lesson details waiting and stopping restrictions indicated by single and double yellow or red lines.

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Give Way and Stop Rules at Intersections driving theory lesson

Give Way and Stop Rules at Intersections

Learn the fundamental rules of priority at intersections marked with 'Give Way' or 'Stop' signs. This lesson clarifies when you must yield to other traffic.

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Right‑Hand Turn and Left‑Hand Turn Priority driving theory lesson

Right‑Hand Turn and Left‑Hand Turn Priority

Understand who has priority when you are turning left or right at a junction. This lesson focuses on yielding to oncoming traffic when turning right.

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Mini‑Roundabouts and Small Junctions driving theory lesson

Mini‑Roundabouts and Small Junctions

Learn the correct procedure for safely navigating mini-roundabouts. This lesson emphasizes the rule of giving way to traffic from your immediate right.

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Large Roundabouts and Multi‑Lane Roundabouts driving theory lesson

Large Roundabouts and Multi‑Lane Roundabouts

Develop the skills to navigate large, multi-lane, and spiral roundabouts. This lesson covers choosing the correct lane on approach and maintaining it throughout.

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Traffic Light Controlled Junctions driving theory lesson

Traffic Light Controlled Junctions

Understand how to proceed at junctions controlled by traffic lights. This lesson covers filter arrows, advanced stop lines for cyclists, and priority rules when lights fail.

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Types of Pedestrian Crossings and Their Use driving theory lesson

Types of Pedestrian Crossings and Their Use

Distinguish between the different types of pedestrian crossings in Great Britain and understand the rules for each. This lesson covers zebra, pelican, puffin, and toucan crossings.

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Cyclist Behaviour, Cycle Lanes, and On‑Road Sharing driving theory lesson

Cyclist Behaviour, Cycle Lanes, and On‑Road Sharing

Learn best practices for sharing the road with cyclists. This lesson covers safe passing distances, awareness at junctions, and understanding cycle lanes and advanced stop lines.

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Children, School Zones, and Play Areas driving theory lesson

Children, School Zones, and Play Areas

Understand the extra precautions needed when driving in areas where children are likely to be present. This lesson focuses on school zones, residential streets, and play areas.

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Motorcyclists, Lorries, Buses, and Articulated Vehicles driving theory lesson

Motorcyclists, Lorries, Buses, and Articulated Vehicles

Learn how to safely interact with other types of vehicles, from nimble motorcyclists to large lorries and buses. This lesson focuses on understanding their different characteristics and blind spots.

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Horses, Agricultural Vehicles and Rural Vulnerables driving theory lesson

Horses, Agricultural Vehicles and Rural Vulnerables

Discover how to safely navigate rural roads with unique hazards like horse riders and slow-moving agricultural vehicles. This lesson provides guidance on passing wide and slow.

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Speed Limits for Urban, Rural, Dual Carriageway, and Motorway Roads driving theory lesson

Speed Limits for Urban, Rural, Dual Carriageway, and Motorway Roads

Learn the national speed limits for different road types in the UK for a car. This lesson clarifies the default limits that apply in the absence of specific signs.

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Factors Influencing Safe Speed and Adjustments driving theory lesson

Factors Influencing Safe Speed and Adjustments

Understand that the speed limit is not a target. This lesson teaches you how to choose a safe and appropriate speed based on weather, traffic, and road conditions.

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Stopping Distance Calculations and Reaction Times driving theory lesson

Stopping Distance Calculations and Reaction Times

Learn the components of overall stopping distance: thinking distance and braking distance. This lesson explains the factors that affect each and why they increase dramatically with speed.

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Following Distance, Two‑Second Rule, and Variable Conditions driving theory lesson

Following Distance, Two‑Second Rule, and Variable Conditions

Master the 'two-second rule' for maintaining a safe following distance in good conditions. This lesson explains why you need to increase this gap in wet or icy weather.

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Hazard Perception Principles and Anticipation driving theory lesson

Hazard Perception Principles and Anticipation

Develop your ability to spot developing hazards early. This lesson covers the key principles of hazard perception, including effective scanning, anticipation, and planning.

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Proper Lane Changes and Signalling driving theory lesson

Proper Lane Changes and Signalling

Master the safe technique for changing lanes on multi-lane roads. This lesson reinforces the importance of checking mirrors, signalling your intention, and checking the blind spot.

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Overtaking Strategies and Restrictions driving theory lesson

Overtaking Strategies and Restrictions

Learn when and how to overtake other vehicles safely. This lesson covers assessing the situation, judging speed and distance, and legal restrictions on overtaking.

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Merging onto Dual Carriageways and Motorways driving theory lesson

Merging onto Dual Carriageways and Motorways

Understand the correct procedure for merging with fast-moving traffic from a slip road. This lesson focuses on using the acceleration lane to match the speed of the main carriageway.

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Parking and Stopping at Different Road Types driving theory lesson

Parking and Stopping at Different Road Types

Learn the rules for legal and safe parking and stopping. This lesson covers different parking techniques like parallel and bay parking, as well as where you are not allowed to stop.

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Safe Reversing and Manoeuvring in Confined Spaces driving theory lesson

Safe Reversing and Manoeuvring in Confined Spaces

Develop the skills for safe reversing and manoeuvring in tight spaces. This lesson emphasizes the importance of slow speed, careful observation, and being aware of your surroundings.

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Vehicle Lighting Requirements (Day, Night, Adverse Conditions) driving theory lesson

Vehicle Lighting Requirements (Day, Night, Adverse Conditions)

Understand when to use each of your vehicle's exterior lights. This lesson covers the correct use of headlights, fog lights, and hazard warning lights in various conditions.

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Tyre Condition, Pressure, and Tread Depth driving theory lesson

Tyre Condition, Pressure, and Tread Depth

Learn how to perform essential safety checks on your tyres. This lesson covers checking tyre pressure, condition, and the legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm.

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Load Securing, Center of Gravity, and Vehicle Dynamics driving theory lesson

Load Securing, Center of Gravity, and Vehicle Dynamics

Understand how to carry loads safely, whether inside the vehicle, on a roof rack, or in a trailer. This lesson explains how loads affect the vehicle's handling and stability.

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Seatbelts, Child Restraints, and Passenger Protection driving theory lesson

Seatbelts, Child Restraints, and Passenger Protection

Learn the legal requirements for seatbelts and the correct use of child restraints. As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring your passengers are safely secured.

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Mirrors, Visibility, and Blind Spot Management driving theory lesson

Mirrors, Visibility, and Blind Spot Management

Learn how to correctly set up your mirrors and manage blind spots for maximum all-round visibility. This lesson highlights the importance of combining mirror checks with head checks.

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Driving in Rain, Fog, Snow, Ice and Low‑Visibility Conditions driving theory lesson

Driving in Rain, Fog, Snow, Ice and Low‑Visibility Conditions

Learn how to drive safely in challenging weather conditions like heavy rain, fog, snow, and ice. This lesson focuses on adjusting speed, increasing following distance, and maintaining vehicle control.

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Night Driving Techniques and Glare Reduction driving theory lesson

Night Driving Techniques and Glare Reduction

Understand the challenges of driving at night and learn techniques to improve your visibility and safety. This lesson covers correct headlight use and how to deal with glare from other vehicles.

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Motorway Rules, Smart Motorways, and Service Areas driving theory lesson

Motorway Rules, Smart Motorways, and Service Areas

Learn the specific rules for driving on motorways in Great Britain, including lane discipline and what to do in a breakdown. This lesson also explains how smart motorways work.

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Rural Road Risks, Narrow Lanes, Bends, and Farm Vehicles driving theory lesson

Rural Road Risks, Narrow Lanes, Bends, and Farm Vehicles

Discover the unique hazards of driving on rural roads. This lesson focuses on dealing with narrow lanes, blind bends, and unexpected obstacles like farm vehicles or animals.

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Roadworks, Temporary Signs, and Diversions driving theory lesson

Roadworks, Temporary Signs, and Diversions

Learn how to navigate roadworks safely and efficiently. This lesson covers interpreting temporary signs, obeying reduced speed limits, and following diversion routes.

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Legal Limits for Alcohol and Impairment Effects driving theory lesson

Legal Limits for Alcohol and Impairment Effects

Understand the strict legal limits for alcohol and the severe effects it has on driving ability. This lesson covers how alcohol impairs judgement and reaction times, and the legal consequences.

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Drug Influence, Prescription Medications, and Illicit Substances driving theory lesson

Drug Influence, Prescription Medications, and Illicit Substances

Learn about the laws against drug driving, which apply to both illegal drugs and certain legal medications. This lesson emphasizes the importance of checking how medicine affects your ability to drive.

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Fatigue Management, Sleep Patterns, and Vigilance driving theory lesson

Fatigue Management, Sleep Patterns, and Vigilance

Recognise the warning signs of driver fatigue and understand its serious dangers. This lesson provides strategies for avoiding tiredness, such as planning journeys and taking regular rest breaks.

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Penalties, Penalty Points, and Disqualification Processes driving theory lesson

Penalties, Penalty Points, and Disqualification Processes

Understand the penalty points system for driving offences in the UK. This lesson explains how points are accumulated and the process that can lead to a driving disqualification.

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Emergency Procedures, First Aid, Breakdowns and Responsible Driving driving theory lesson

Emergency Procedures, First Aid, Breakdowns and Responsible Driving

Learn what to do in the event of a breakdown, an accident, or if you are the first to arrive at an incident scene. This lesson covers basic first aid and how to alert emergency services.

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