HIGHWAY CODE K

Highway Code Quiz K

1.Areas of road painted with white diagonal stripes known as chevrons are for

a.indicating where you may park safely
b.allowing you to overtake safely uphill
c.separating traffic flows likely to be a danger to each other, or to help protect traffic turning right

2.When negotiating a mini roundabout you should

a.wait until it is clear of all traffic all round
b.drive over the centre if it is clear all round
c.apply the same rules as for conventional roundabouts

3.To ensure proper care in the use of speed you should

a.always keep within the speed limit
b.keep your speed close to the speed limit
c.ensure that you can stop safely well within the distance you can see to be clear

4.The sign illustrated means (black on a white background with a red diagonal stripe and border)

a.no right turn
b.very sharp bend to the right
c.dead end on the road to the right

5.When giving signals you should

a.do so at all times as a matter of routine
b.only do so when turning corners
c.only do so when it would help or inform other road users

6.When ‘dry steering’ is referred to, it means

a.driving in good weather
b.turning the steering wheel when the car is not moving
c.lack of lubrication on the steering linkages

7.You must not sound your horn when stationary except

a.in a private car park
b.when threatened by another moving vehicle nearby
c.when the driver in front has not noticed the lights change

8.You should always keep to the left except when

a.signs or road markings indicate otherwise
b.on a motorway
c.there are two lanes and the road is clear

9.At 70 mph the overall stopping distance is

a.240 feet (73 metres)
b.315 feet (96 metres)
c.245 feet (75 metres)

10.At a concealed level crossing the countdown markers are coloured

a.red and white
b.blue and white
c.green and white

11.When in thick fog on a motorway you notice red cats eyes on your right you should move

a.to the left
b.to the right
c.neither way, but stay where you are

12.A ‘ford’ is

a.normally where a stream crosses a low section of road
b.another name for a narrow bridge
c.a temporary diversion

13.When emerging from the drive of your house you should

a.sound your horn as you cross the pavement
b.give way to pedestrians on the pavement
c.flash your lights to warn unseen pedestrians

14.When visibility is considerably reduced you should switch on your

a.side lights
b.headlights
c.fog lights

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

a.slippery road
b.sharp bend, first left then right
c.double ‘S’ bend

16.When travelling at 50 mph you will cover

a.50 feet per second
b.75 feet per second
c.100 feet per second

17.When feeling tired on a motorway you should

a.stop on the hard shoulder and rest
b.drive more slowly
c.ensure good ventilation in the car and if necessary stop at the next service area and refresh yourself

18.When you park facing downhill on a steep hill on the near side of the road you should leave your front wheels

a.parallel to the kerb
b.turned away from the kerb
c.turned towards the kerb

19.If you break down on a motorway you should place a red reflective warning triangle on the hard should at least

a.100 metres from your car to the rear
b. 150 metres from your car to the rear
c.200 metres from your car to the rear

20.The ‘two second’ rule is

a.the time traffic lights stay on amber before turning red
b.a means of ensuring a safe distance between your own vehicle and the one in front
c.the time pelican lights stay on red before changing

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