Test 12 — Life in the UK Test Practice
About Test 12 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)
Test 12 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.
Life in the UK Test 12

Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone
The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone. It is not a private organisation — it is funded by the taxpayer and exists to serve the whole community regardless of background.
The police work to prevent crime, protect the public, and maintain order.