Free practice for the Life in the UK test: short questions, instant feedback and mock exams that work like the real thing. Every question comes from the official handbook.
24questions
45minutes
75%to pass (18 of 24)
These are the test rules published on GOV.UK. The questions are based on the official handbook, so the quickest way to prepare is to practise on its five chapters until the answers feel familiar.
Values and principles of the UK The principles of British life, rights and responsibilities
What is the UK? The four nations, the Crown dependencies and the overseas territories
A long and illustrious history From early Britain to the present day
A modern, thriving society Culture, sport, religion and everyday life
The UK government, the law and your role How Parliament, courts and local government work
Try three questions
Read the question, pick an answer in your head, then open the answer.
Which is a voluntary role in which members of the public help the police?
Special constable
Chief Constable
Police and Crime Commissioner
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
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Special constable
You can volunteer with the police as a special constable or lay representative.
Why does the Welsh dragon not appear on the Union Flag?
Because Wales was already united with England when the first Union Flag was created
Because the flag only combines the crosses of patron saints and St David has no cross
Because Wales only joined the Union after the flag was finalised
Because the dragon was dropped when Ireland joined the Union in 1801
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Because Wales was already united with England when the first Union Flag was created
Since Wales was already part of England by this point, it was not given a separate cross or symbol when the flags of Scotland and England were combined.
At which battle in Ireland in 1690 did William III defeat James II?
The Battle of the Boyne
The Battle of Killiecrankie
The Battle of Culloden
The Battle of Bannockburn
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The Battle of the Boyne
William's victory at the Boyne in 1690 forced James II back to France and remains commemorated by some in Northern Ireland.
How to practise so it sticks
Do a short set of questions every day instead of one long session.
Flag the questions you get wrong: the app collects them in your cheat sheet with the related facts.
Finish with the mock exams. They use 24 questions and a timer, like the real test.
Read the handbook chapter again for any topic you keep missing.
How many questions are in the Life in the UK test? The test has 24 questions based on the Life in the UK handbook, and you have 45 minutes to answer them.
What is the pass mark for the Life in the UK test? You need 75% or more, which means at least 18 of the 24 questions correct.
How much does the Life in the UK test cost? GOV.UK says it costs £50 and you pay again each time you rebook after failing. Check GOV.UK for the current fee.