Rules of the Road

Question 1

A single carriageway road has this sign. What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

Answer 1

50 mph

Question 2

You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown?

Answer 2

Park in a bay and pay

Question 3

What should you do when you’re unsure whether it’s safe to reverse your vehicle?

Answer 3

Get out and check

Question 4

Where’s the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

Answer 4

In a garage

Question 5

Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

Answer 5

By using brake lights

Question 6

What’s the meaning of this sign?

Answer 6

National speed limit applies

Question 7

What’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?

Answer 7

70 mph

Question 8

What does this sign mean?

Answer 8

End of minimum speed

Question 9

What’s the meaning of this sign?

Answer 9

Waiting restrictions

Question 10

Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

Answer 10

On either the right or the left

Question 11

You’re turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. How should you normally deal with this?

Answer 11

Keep the other vehicle to your right and turn behind it (offside to offside)

Question 12

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

Answer 12

No-one has priority

Question 13

What’s the nearest you may park to a junction?

Answer 13

10 metres (32 feet)

Question 14

What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

Answer 14

60 mph

Question 15

A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?

Answer 15

They mustn’t drive along the lane

Question 16

You’re waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by?

Answer 16

Continue to wait

Question 17

What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you’re driving over a level crossing?

Answer 17

Keep going and clear the crossing

Question 18

When may you drive a car in this bus lane?

Answer 18

Outside its hours of operation

Question 19

You’re driving in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do if you see a sign showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead?

Answer 19

Move to the left in good time

Question 20

You’re driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

Answer 20

You shouldn’t drive in the lane unless it’s unavoidable

Question 21

When may you drive over a pavement?

Answer 21

To gain access to a property

Question 22

What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

Answer 22

60 mph

Question 23

You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

Answer 23

Keep well to the left of the road

Question 24

You’re driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you’re driving in the wrong direction?

Answer 24

Turn around in a side road

Question 25

When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

Answer 25

When you're carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

Question 26

How far are you allowed to reverse?

Answer 26

No further than is necessary

Question 27

Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

Answer 27

Your view will be restricted

Question 28

You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic?

Answer 28

Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

Question 29

You're reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

Answer 29

When the front of your vehicle swings out

Question 30

When may you stop on an urban clearway?

Answer 30

To set down and pick up passengers

Question 31

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Answer 31

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

Question 32

You're on a road that's only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you?

Answer 32

Pull into a passing place on your left

Question 33

You're driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your headlights?

Answer 33

As soon as the vehicle passes you

Question 34

You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?

Answer 34

Turn around in a quiet side road

Question 35

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

Answer 35

In a well-lit area

Question 36

When are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers?

Answer 36

when you have a Blue Badge

Question 37

When must you stop your vehicle?

Answer 37

If you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

Question 38

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?

Answer 38

By street lighting

Question 39

What will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed-limit signs?

Answer 39

30 mph

Question 40

What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren't sure that it's safe?

Answer 40

Stay behind it if you're in any doubt

Question 41

Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

Answer 41

Long vehicle

Question 42

When may you stop on a clearway?

Answer 42

Never

Question 43

You're looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road?

Answer 43

When you're in a one-way street

Question 44

When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

Answer 44

When you're overtaking or turning right

Question 45

You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane?

Answer 45

Continue in that lane

Question 46

What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Answer 46

Signal left before leaving the roundabout

Question 47

Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout?

Answer 47

Long vehicle

Question 48

When may you enter a box junction?

Question 49

When may you stop and wait in a box junction?

Answer 49

When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right

Question 50

Who is authorised to signal you to stop?

Question 51

What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing?

Answer 51

Be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

Question 52

Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?

Answer 52

Cyclists and pedestrians

Question 53

You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?

Answer 53

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Question 54

You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

Answer 54

To pick up or set down passengers

Question 55

You're travelling along a residential street. There are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

Answer 55

Children may run out from between the vehicles

Question 56

What should you do when there's an obstruction on your side of the road?

Answer 56

Give way to oncoming traffic

Question 57

When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway?

Answer 57

When you're turning right or overtaking

Question 58

You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

Answer 58

In a designated parking space

Question 59

You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?

Answer 59

Carry on waiting

Question 60

What does this sign mean?

Answer 60

End of controlled parking zone

Question 61

What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

Answer 61

Obey the speed limit

Question 62

You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

Answer 62

So that you can be easily seen by others

Question 63

You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle?

Answer 63

Wait until the road is clear in both directions

Question 64

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?

Question 65

Where will you see these red and white markers?

Answer 65

Approaching a concealed level crossing

Question 66

You're travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?

Answer 66

When signalled to stop by a traffic officer

Question 67

How should you signal if you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Answer 67

Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take