HIGHWAY CODE J

Highway Code Quiz J

1.When you park facing uphill you should leave the gear in

a.first
b.neutral
c.reverse

2.Long white lines with short spaces in the middle of the road indicate

a.the centre of the road
b.lane markings
c.warning of a hazard ahead

3.When ‘block changing’ is referred to, it means

a.changing from one lane to another
b.missing out a gear when changing down
c.moving from a side road into a major road

4.What is the area of road known as ‘dead ground’?

a.That part covered by chevrons over which you may not drive
b.The area you cannot see around a bend
c.The road you cannot see over the brow of a hill

5.When the rear of your car is skidding to the right what should you do to correct it?

a.Steer to the right
b.Brake harder to bring the car to a stop sooner
c.Steer to the left

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

a.warning river ahead
b.double bend ahead
c.warning slippery road

7.What is the safe following distance on a dry road at 60 mph?

a.Six car lengths
b.60 yards
c.90 yards

8.The colour of the sign warning of a concealed level crossing is

a.black on a white background with a red border
b.black on a blue background with a red border
c.red on a white background with a black border

9.The responsibility for ensuring that an adult passenger wears a seat belt when fitted rests with

a.the driver
b.the passenger
c.neither

10.When turning from a main road into a side road where there is a pedestrian crossing over you should

a.warn him of your presence with your horn
b.stop and wave him to continue
c.slow down and stop if necessary and allow him to cross

11.To comply with the law car tyres must have a tread depth of

a.one millimetre across the whole width all the way around
b.1.6 mm across the centre three quarters all the way around
c.1.6 mm across the whole tyre all the way around

12.A convex mirror will make any vehicle behind appear

a.normal size
b.closer than it really is
c.further than it really is

13.The sign illustrated means (white on a blue background with a red diagonal stripe)

a.maximum speed limit 30 mph
b.end of minimum speed limit of 30 mph
c.minimum speed limit 30 mph

14.You should not drive with a breath alcohol level higher than

a.35 milligrams per 100 millilitres
b.80 milligrams per 100 millilitres
c.107 milligrams per 1000 millilitres

15.When you see a group of people walking in the road at night, you would also expect to see the one at the back carrying

a.a bright red light
b.a bright white light
c.an amber light

16.Before you change speed you should always

a.brake gently
b.check your mirrors
c.take your foot off the accelerator

17.When intending to turn right at a roundabout and take the third exit you should signal

a.right all the way round
b.first right and then left as you pass the second exit
c.left only as you pass the last exit before yours

18.An orange badge displayed in the front windscreen means

a.the vehicle may park on double yellow lines as it has parking concessions
b.the driver is disabled
c.the vehicle is connected with the fire service

19.When negotiating a left hand bend you should

a.position your car well to the right for better vision
b. stay in the centre of your lane
c.keep to the left of the road

20.What actually makes a car ‘go’?

a.The accelerator
b.The gears
c.The clutch

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