Rules of the Road

Question 1

Overtaking

Answer 1

Ensure there are no oncoming vehicles & remember to check your mirrors and be cautious. Keep a good distance behind so you can clearly see up the road. Only overtake when safe to do so.

Question 2

Overtaking in a two lane one way street

Answer 2

You can overtake on the left and the right. Always check your mirrors.

Question 3

National speed limit

Answer 3

Single carriageway - (cars 60mph, caravan or towed goods 50mph)

Dual carriageway - (cars 70mph, caravan or towed goods 60mph)

Question 4

Going straight ahead at a roundabout

Answer 4

DO NOT signal on approach. Signal left just after you pass the exit before yours.

Question 5

Central reservation

Answer 5

If the central reservation is not wide enough for your vehicle, you MUST always ensure that both carriageways are clear before emerging.

Question 6

Right hand lane closure

Answer 6

Ensure you are in the correct lane in good time

Question 7

Temporary speed limits

Answer 7

Reduces the risk of injury to road workers and helps to prevent collisions and congestion

Question 8

Slip road turns into a 3rd lane

Answer 8

Middle and right lanes are for overtaking.

The left lane is for normal driving

Question 9

The speed limit on a road with street lights

Answer 9

30mph

Question 10

Travelling in a bus lane

Answer 10

Only travel in a bus lane outside of it’s hour of operation

Doing so at any other time is illegal and could lead to a fine

Question 11

Parked cars

Answer 11

Could potentially hide hazards…

Children running into the road
Doors opening
Cars pulling out

Question 12

Being in the wrong lane at crossroads

Answer 12

Continue in the lane & find a suitable place to turn around

DO NOT try to cross lanes

Always pass oncoming traffic on your right and turn behind it, offside to offside

Question 13

Reversing

Answer 13

If you are ever unsure when reversing, you can always get out to check or ask someone to guide you

Never reverse for longer than is necessary

When reversing around a corner, it should always be into a SIDE ROAD, never do it into a main road

Remember that when you start to turn the front end of your car will swing out into the other side of the road which is hazardous for passing cars

Only take your seatbelt off if absolutely necessary. It is an important safety feature.

Question 14

Indicating

Answer 14

Signals are important as they warn other road users of what you intend to do next

Question 15

Unmarked crossroads

Answer 15

Nobody has priority

Be prepared to give way and proceed slowly and carefully

Question 16

Passing a van

Answer 16

Give way to oncoming traffic until you can safely pass the vehicle

Signal when you pull out to pass the vehicle

Question 17

Zebra crossings

Answer 17

You should STOP, WAIT and let pedestrians CROSS if they are waiting to cross

Question 18

Pelican crossings

Answer 18

Give way if the amber light is flashing

Question 19

Toucan crossings

Answer 19

Both pedestrians and cyclists can cross

Question 20

Box junctions

Answer 20

Only enter if your exit is clear

Only wait in them if oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right

Question 21

Stop sign

Answer 21

Always come to a complete stop

Question 22

You need to stop

Answer 22

Traffic officer, Police officer, Red traffic light, School crossing patrol and if you have been involved in an incident involving damage or injury

Question 23

Footpaths

Answer 23

It’s illegal to drive on and obstruct footpaths, unless you are crossing over them to gain access to, or exit, a property

DO NOT park on the pavement

Wheelchair users and prams also use footpaths so they need to be able to pass freely

Question 24

Parking…

Answer 24

You must NOT park at or near a bus stop, near a school entrance, near the brow of a hill or within 10 metres of a junction

If a cycle lane has a broken white line, DO NOT park in it

If a cycle lane has a solid white line you are allowed to park, only outside of it’s periods of operations

You are only allowed to park in a disabled parking space if you’re a blue badge holder

Question 25

Clearway

Answer 25

Means NO parking or stopping

Question 26

Urban clearway

Answer 26

You may only stop to set down and pick up passengers

Question 27

Parking on the right hand side of the road

Answer 27

It's OK to do this on a one way street, but on an ordinary road it is extremely dangerous to oncoming traffic especially at night

Question 28

Parking at night

Answer 28

The safest place to park, at night, is off road or a well-lit area If parking on the road, at night, you should always park on the left hand side of the road, and turn on your side/parking lights if the road speed limit is over 30mph

Question 29

No waiting zone

Answer 29

Blue sign with red border and red line going through it You'll normally find these in busy areas You are not allowed to stop or pull over even to drop off or collect passengers

Question 30

Minimum speed limit

Answer 30

Minimum speed limits are in place to keep traffic moving or for safety reasons blue sign with white font A red diagonal line passing through the sign indicates the end of the minimum speed limit

Question 31

Meter zone

Answer 31

You have to pay if you want to park in the zone

Question 32

One way street

Answer 32

If you need to turn around from a parked position, emerge from your parking space and then find somewhere quiet to turn around DO NOT turn around in a one way street

Question 33

Using your lights at night

Answer 33

Using your dipped headlights will help you be seen more easily Only use your full beam when you are sure you wouldn't dazzle other drivers

Question 34

Passing places

Answer 34

Can be found on narrow roads where there isn't enough space for two vehicles If there is an oncoming vehicle, you should pull into a passing place if it is on your left If the passing place is on your right, stop & wait for the other vehicle to pull in and then pass