Everyday Life Questions
Food, travel, bank holidays and the practical side of living in Britain. These are the questions closest to daily life.
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What this part of the test covers
This part of the test is about ordinary life in Britain. It covers food and drink, travel and roads, bank holidays, and the practical things people deal with.
Many of these facts you may already know from living here. Reading the questions is a quick way to find the few you do not.
Below are 13 practice questions on everyday life, with the answers explained.
- Traditional food and drink
- Roads, speed limits and getting around
- Bank holidays and the shape of the year
- Famous places and landmarks
- Everyday services, from the TV licence to the weather forecast
There is no written chapter for this topic yet, so the quickest way in is practice by topic, or the study guide for the other five.
Practice questions with answers
Here are 13 questions from our bank. The correct answer is marked with a tick, and under each one is a short reason.
Question 1. On which day is the UK traditional holiday 'Boxing Day' celebrated?
Topic: Everyday Life
- December 24
- December 25
- December 26(correct answer)
- January 1
Why: Boxing Day is on 26 December, the day after Christmas Day. It is a bank holiday.
Question 2. Which of these is a popular British dish usually eaten on Sundays?
Topic: Everyday Life
- Pasta
- Curry
- Sunday Roast(correct answer)
- Paella
Why: A Sunday roast is a traditional meal. It is roast meat with potatoes and vegetables.
Question 3. In which month does the academic year usually start in the UK?
Topic: Everyday Life
- August
- September(correct answer)
- October
- November
Why: The school and university year in the UK usually starts in September.
Question 4. Which one of these is a legal requirement for owning a TV in the UK?
Topic: Everyday Life
- TV licence(correct answer)
- TV insurance
- TV certificate
- TV registration
Why: You need a TV licence to watch live television in the UK. You also need one to use BBC iPlayer.
Question 5. Which river flows through the city of London?
Topic: Everyday Life
- River Severn
- River Thames(correct answer)
- River Avon
- River Trent
Why: The River Thames flows through London. Many famous bridges cross it.
Question 6. What is the traditional British drink served in many social settings?
Topic: Everyday Life
- Coffee
- Juice
- Tea(correct answer)
- Wine
Why: Tea is the traditional British drink. It is often served with milk.
Question 7. Which London landmark is known for housing the Crown Jewels?
Topic: Everyday Life
- Buckingham Palace
- Westminster Abbey
- The Tower of London(correct answer)
- St. Paul's Cathedral
Why: The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London.
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Question 1. What is 'Fish and Chips' typically served with in the UK?
Topic: Everyday Life
- Ketchup
- Mushy peas(correct answer)
- Onion rings
- Pickles
Why: Fish and chips is usually served with salt and vinegar. It is one of the best known British meals.
Question 2. Which of these is a British bank holiday?
Topic: Everyday Life
- May Day(correct answer)
- Thanksgiving
- Fourth of July
- Bastille Day
Why: Bank holidays are public holidays when most people do not work. Christmas Day is one of them.
Question 3. What is the maximum speed limit on UK motorways unless otherwise stated?
Topic: Everyday Life
- 50 mph
- 60 mph
- 70 mph(correct answer)
- 80 mph
Why: The speed limit on a motorway is 70 miles per hour, unless a sign says otherwise.
Question 4. Where do the British Prime Minister's official meetings take place?
Topic: Everyday Life
- Buckingham Palace
- 10 Downing Street(correct answer)
- The House of Lords
- The British Museum
Why: The Prime Minister lives and works at 10 Downing Street in London.
Question 5. What is the purpose of a 'roundabout' in UK road systems?
Topic: Everyday Life
- To park vehicles
- For U-turns
- Control traffic flow(correct answer)
- Rest area
Why: A roundabout keeps traffic moving where roads meet. You give way to traffic coming from your right.
Question 6. Which English city is home to the historic university attended by Isaac Newton?
Topic: Everyday Life
- Cambridge(correct answer)
- Oxford
- London
- Bristol
Why: Isaac Newton studied at the University of Cambridge. Oxford is the older of the two universities.
These are not the real exam questions. Those are not published by anyone. Ours are written from the same official handbook and use the same format.
How to use these questions
Reading answers helps. Answering questions yourself helps more. Do both, in this order.
- Read through the questions above once, without worrying about your score.
- Drill this one topic with practice by topic. There is no timer.
- Read the reason under every question you got wrong, and every one you guessed.
- When all six topics feel steady, sit a full mock test against the clock.
You need 18 out of 24 to pass. Aim for 22 or more in practice before you book.
For a mixed set across all six topics, see our questions and answers page.
Common questions
What everyday life questions are in the Life in the UK test?
Questions about food and drink, roads and travel, bank holidays, famous landmarks, and the everyday services people use.
Are these questions easier if I already live in the UK?
Often, yes. Living here teaches you a lot of it. Read through the questions anyway, because the handbook names specific facts you may never have needed.
Do I need to know road rules for the test?
Some basics. Driving on the left, the motorway speed limit and what a roundabout is for are all fair game. This is not a driving theory test.
Which bank holidays should I know?
Christmas Day and Boxing Day are the clearest examples. Knowing that bank holidays are public holidays when most people do not work is the main point.
Where can I practise more of these questions?
Use practice by topic and choose Everyday Life. There is no timer and every answer comes with a short explanation.
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