driving questions

Question 1

When can you overtake on the left?

Answer 1

When you want to go straight ahead & the driver in front of you has moved out & signalled
that they intend to turn right.

Question 2

. When you have signalled that you intend to turn left.

Answer 2

When traffic in both lanes is moving slowly & traffic in the left-hand lane is moving more
quickly than the traffic in the right-hand lane.

Question 3

What is meant by a solid white line in the centre of the road?

Answer 3

You must stay to the left & must not cross the line unless it is for access or in an emergency.

Question 4

4. What does a broken yellow line mean?

Answer 4

The road contains a hard shoulder which is normally only for pedestrians & cyclists but may
be used briefly to allow faster traffic to overtake if it safe to do so.

Question 5

5. What does double broken white lines along the centre of

the road mean?

Answer 5

These alert the driver to continuous white lines a short distance ahead. You must not cross
them unless it is safe to do so

Question 6

6. At a stop sign that has no white line, where should you stop?

Answer 6

You must stop at the sign.

Question 7

7. Where there is a continuous & a broken white line along the centre of the road, which one do you obey?

Answer 7

You must obey the line that is nearest you.

Question 8

Who has priority at a roundabout?

Answer 8

You must give right of way to traffic already on a roundabout.

Question 9

When driving, when should you dip your headlights?

Answer 9

When meeting other traffic.
When following close behind another vehicle.
On continuously lit roads.
In snow, fog, dusk/dawn.
Generally, to avoid inconveniencing other traffic.

Question 10

What should you do if you are dazzled by another

vehicle’s headlights?

Answer 10

Slow down & stop if necessary.
Always watch for pedestrians or cyclists on the side of the road.
If the dazzle is from an oncoming vehicle, avoid it by looking towards the left verge until the
vehicle has passed.
If the dazzle is from a vehicle behind you & reflected in your mirror, operate the night-driving
mode on you mirror.

Question 11

What restrictions are there in relation to the use of the horn?

Answer 11

Do not use a horn in a built-up area between 11.30pm & 7.00 am, unless there is a traffic
emergency.

Question 12

Within what distance from the kerb should you park?

Answer 12

45cm

Question 13

Where should you not overtake?

Answer 13

Near a bend, the brow of a hill, a hump back bridge, a continuous white line, where your vehicle would obstruct a sign, at an entrance, opposite another vehicle on a narrow road, a
taxi rank.

Question 14

What is the sequence of traffic lights?

Answer 14

Green, Amber, Red.

Question 15

What does a clearway mean?

Answer 15

No parking during specified times or stopping unless you are waiting in a line of traffic.

Question 16

What rules apply to a box junction?

Answer 16

You must not enter a yellow box junction unless you can clear it without stopping. An
exception is when you want to turn right. You may enter while waiting for a gap in traffic coming from the opposite direction as long to do so would not block other traffic that has
priority.

Question 17

What is the difference between a pelican crossing & a zebra crossing?

Answer 17

A pelican crossing is controlled by lights. A zebra crossing has flashing orange beacons & is controlled by the presence of pedestrians.

Question 18

What does an island in the centre of a pedestrian

crossing mean?

Answer 18

Zebra crossings with a central island should be treated as two separate crossings. Pelican
crossings that go straight across the road count as one crossing even if there is a central island.

If Pelican crossings on either side of the central island are not in a straight line (staggered), they count as two separate crossings.

Question 19

What do the white zig-zag lines at a zebra crossing

mean?

Answer 19

No overtaking or parking.

Question 20

What is the speed limit on a) national roads (primary &

secondary) & on b) motorways?

Answer 20

a) 100km/h

b) 120 km/h

Question 21

What are the speed limits in built up areas?

Answer 21

Usually 50km/h unless special speed limits apply to designated roads and zones. Special speed limits are generally 30km/h or 60km/h.

Question 22

What is the minimum tread depth on tyres?

Answer 22

Most vehicles on the road must have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm over their main treads.

Question 23

.What are the rules regarding bus lanes?

Answer 23

A with-flow bus lane runs in the same direction as the traffic beside it & can be used by bicyclists & taxis as well as buses & is reserved during the times shown on the information plate.

A contra-flow bus lane is reserved only for buses, which means no other traffic may use it day or night.

Question 24

How far away should you park from a junction?

Answer 24

Over 5 metres

Question 25

What position would you take up for a right turn in a | one-way street?

Answer 25

When turning right from a one-way street, drive as close as you can to the right-hand side.

Question 26

What are hatched markings?

Answer 26

Hatched markings are diagonal or chevron markings on the road that can be used for merging traffic, for diverging traffic & for separating traffic travelling in opposite directions (central median islands). If you see these markings on the road you must not enter the area they cover.

Question 27

What does a yield sign mean?

Answer 27

If you see a Yield sign on the road, usually near a junction or roundabout, you must give way to traffic on a major road ahead or on the roundabout & you must not proceed unless it is safe to do so.

Question 28

What is a filter light?

Answer 28

An arrow light, green or amber, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if it is safe to do so.

Question 29

You are approaching traffic lights & they change to | amber, what action should you take?

Answer 29

Stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

Question 30

What does a flashing amber traffic light mean?

Answer 30

Proceed if the crossing is clear but pedestrians have priority.

Question 31

What do flashing red traffic lights mean?

Answer 31

Stop, train approaching

Question 32

What does a continuous yellow line at the side of a | road mean?

Answer 32

No parking during certain hours.

Question 33

What do double continuous yellow lines at the side of | the road mean?

Answer 33

No parking at any time.

Question 34

Give examples of where you would not park

Answer 34

Near a bend, the brow of a hill, a hump back bridge, opposite a single or continuous white line, where your vehicle would obstruct a sign, at an entrance, opposite another vehicle on a narrow road, a taxi rank, near a junction, at a bus stop, on a footpath.

Question 35

Within what distance from a pedestrian crossing, | should you not park?

Answer 35

15 metres before or 5 metres after

Question 36

What are the differences between a motorway and a | dual carriageway?

Answer 36

On motorways, exits to left only, no traffic lights, no junctions, no roundabouts, 120Kph speed limits may apply.

Question 37

Who has priority at a unmarked crossroads with roads of equal importance?

Answer 37

Give priority to traffic on the junction & traffic approaching from your right.

Question 38

What are the road markings for no entry?

Answer 38

A continuous & a broken white line with the words “NO ENTRY”

Question 39

What would you look out for on country roads?

Answer 39

Pedestrians, animals, muddy surfaces, concealed entrances, slow moving farm machinery.

Question 40

When being overtaken, what must you not do?

Answer 40

Increase your speed

Question 41

Where would you never make a U-turn?

Answer 41

In a one-way street, where there is a continuous white line or lines, where a sign directs you not to.

Question 42

What is meant by tailgating?

Answer 42

Driving too close to a vehicle in front, not keeping a safe distance

Question 43

What human factors can affect your driving?

Answer 43

Alcohol, drugs (prescription and non-prescription), tiredness & fatigue, road rage, attitude.

Question 44

What is coasting & why is it potentially dangerous?

Answer 44

Coasting is when the vehicle is not being driven by the engine i.e. the clutch pedal is held down or the gear lever is in neutral. It is dangerous because it reduces the driver’s control of the vehicle

Question 45

Who is responsible for seat belts?

Answer 45

For passengers under 17 years of age, the driver is responsible For passengers 17 years of age & over, the person themselves.

Question 46

When following the road ahead on a multi-lane dual | carriageway, which lane would you normally use?

Answer 46

You would normally use lane 1 or the left-hand driving lane, unless road markings indicate otherwise

Question 47

What is the “2 second rule”?

Answer 47

Used as a measure of a safe following distance of at least 2 seconds in dry conditions, doubled in the wet and extended further in icy conditions.