HIGHWAY CODE I

Highway Code Quiz I

1.You will obtain maximum braking when the wheels are

a.just rotating
b.locked
c.skidding

2.When there are double white lines along the centre of the road and the one nearest you is solid, you

a.may overtake providing you do not cross the line
b.may not overtake at all
c.must check the road ahead carefully before you cross the line

3.The two second rule only works at speeds over

a.30 mph
b.40 mph
c.50 mph

4.When slowing down you should

a.use the gears to slow you down
b.take your foot off the accelerator and let the car slow down naturally
c.use the footbrake and then change down to the appropriate gear

5.At roundabouts the emphasis should be on

a.the speed at which you move off
b.the timing of moving off
c.ensuring it is clear all round

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

a.opening or swing bridge ahead
b.danger of open manhole covers
c.toll bridge ahead

7.You should adjust your mirrors to

a.give the best possible all round view
b.be slightly offset so that the examiner will see you move your head
c.get a good view of the nearside kerb for reversing

8.The choke on a car is for

a.decreasing the flow of fuel to the engine
b.increasing the flow of fuel to the engine
c.giving the car more power

9.In the sequence of traffic lights steady amber is followed by

a.red
b.red and amber
c.green

10.As you join a motorway you should adjust your speed to

a.match the traffic on the nearside lane
b.be slightly faster than the traffic already on it
c.be slightly slower than the traffic already on it

11.The sign illustrated means (white background with red edge)

a.No entry
b.no vehicles
c.roundabout ahead

12.Your seat should be adjusted to

a.give the best view through your mirrors
b.be able to see the front of the car
c.ensure full and proper control of the car

13.You should look over your shoulder before moving off to

a.give yourself a wider field of view
b.check that the door is properly closed
c.properly judge the angel at which to move off

14.When approaching a bend covered in loose chippings you must

a.maintain a constant speed
b.slow down on the approach and change to a lower gear
c.not use the brakes to slow down, only the gears

15.When driving on a busy two lane dual carriageway you should position your car

a.to the left of the lane you are in
b.to the right of the lane you are in
c.in the centre of the lane you are in

16.When driving on a busy two way road you should position your car

a.in the centre of your lane
b.to the left of your lane
c.to the right of your lane

17.You would expect to see a group of people walking along the road at night wearing

a.light coloured clothes
b.fluorescent clothing
c.reflective clothing

18.If you accelerate excessively it may cause

a.the gear to jump into neutral
b.the wheels to spin and skid
c.too much weight to be thrown onto the front wheel

19.To find out how many feet you are covering per second you should multiply the miles per hour by

a.one and a half
b. two
c.two and a half

20.It is illegal to park

a.in a bus or cycle lane when it is operative
b.next to a telephone box
c.on common land

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