HIGHWAY CODE E

Highway Code Quiz E

1.If you break down on a level crossing would you

a.phone the signalman
b.get your passengers and yourself clear
c.both a and b

2.You should take special care when overtaking

a.at dusk
b.on winding roads
c.up hills

3.You should not sound your horn

a.except as a warning to pedestrians
b.when stationary, except in times of danger due to other moving vehicles
c.in side streets

4.When turning right you should look out for

a.taxis
b.cyclists
c.buses

5.When parking near a junction you should not be closer than

a.10 metres
b.15 metres
c.20 metres

6.Continuous double white lines along the centre of the road means

a.do not cross the lines
b.no overtaking
c.no turning right

7.The best time to check tyre pressure is when the tyres are

a.hot
b.cold
c.jacked up off the road

8.The sign illustrated means (white on a blue background with white border)

a.one way traffic
b.ahead only
c.no left or right turn

9.The colour of Diversion signs is usually

a.blue
b.yellow
c.green

10.You may park on motorways only

a.on the hard shoulder
b.on a slip road
c.at a service area

11.The minimum safe following distance at 30 mph is

a.three car lengths
b.30 yards
c.60 yards

12.When waiting at red traffic lights you should normally

a.put the handbrake on and wait in first gear
b.put the handbrake on and select neutral
c.wait in first gear with the clutch pressed down and the footbrake on

13.Flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing means

a.you may go if the crossing is clear of pedestrians
b.give way to pedestrians who may be waiting to cross
c.you may go

14.The national speed limit if 60 mph on

a.a single carriageway
b.a dual carriageway
c.a motorway

15.The sign illustrated means (black on a white background with red border)

a.boundary fence surrounding private land
b.level crossing with barrier or gate ahead
c.farm gates must be left closed

16.A green arrow pointing to the right means

a.you may turn right as oncoming traffic will be stopped by a red light
b.right turn only
c.you may turn right if it is safe

17.If, when braking, you lock the wheels you should

a.take your foot off the brake and reapply it with slightly less pressure
b.release the brake completely and use the handbrake
c.push the clutch down

18.Which is the most dangerous surface

a.wet tarmac after heavy rain
b.wet tarmac after a light shower following a long spell of dry summer weather
c.wet concrete after a heavy shower

19.When stopping in an emergency you should

a.brake hard and push the clutch down at the same time
b. brake quickly and firmly and press the clutch down just before stopping
c.check your mirror and then brake as hard as possible

20.The condition of your spark plugs should be checked

a.every week
b.every month
c.as specified by the manufacturer at service intervals

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