HIGHWAY CODE L

Highway Code Quiz L

1.Reverse/parallel parking may be more advantageous because

a.there is less chance of hitting the vehicle in front
b.a car is more manoeuvrable when drive in reverse
c.you can drive more slowly in reverse gear

2.When you stop at a red traffic light in an automatic car you should

a.select neutral and apply the handbrake
b.apply the handbrake and select neutral
c.apply the footbrake and select drive

3.You may normally overtake on the left if

a.you are in the correct lane to turn left at a junction
b.the road ahead is clear
c.if other traffic is hogging the right hand lane

4.You should not reverse into a side road on the left if

a.the side road is a dead end
b.the road you are on is narrow or busy
c.you are within 250 metres of a roundabout

5.The golden rule to be observed when about to overtake is

a.check that it is clear behind you
b.do not exceed the speed limit
c.if in doubt do not overtake

6.After driving through flood water you must immediately

a.check your brakes
b.switch on your wipers
c.stop and check for tyre damage

7.When you brake and turn the steering wheel at the same time you could cause

a.a rear wheel skid
b.a front wheel skid
c.the engine to stall

8.When coming up behind another vehicle at night you should

a.flash your lights to alert him to your presence
b.dip your headlights to avoid dazzle in his mirror
c.hold well back to avoid dazzle

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

a.bottleneck ahead
b.road narrows on both sides
c.end of dual carriageway

10.When aquaplaning, the steering may feel

a.light
b.heavy
c.neither

11.Your vehicle must be MOT tested every year after it is

a.two years old
b.three years old
c.four years old

12.When there are double white lines along the middle of the road and the one nearest you is broken, you may not

a.overtake
b.drive at over 40 mph
c.park except to load or unload

13.The handbrake should normally only be applied when

a.you are just rolling to a standstill
b.the car has actually stopped
c.stopped on a hill

14.When you stop in an emergency you should apply the footbrake and

a.the clutch simultaneously
b.press the clutch pedal down just before you stop
c.change the gear to neutral at the same time

15.The term ‘coasting’ means

a.letting the car travel unnecessarily when not under power
b.driving with only one hand on the wheel
c.travelling downhill without pressing the accelerator

16.By law you must ensure that

a.seat belts are fitted properly and are in good condition
b.a nearside wing or door mirror is fitted to your car
c.your tyres have more than 2.6mm of tread all around

17.You must not park on a

a.main road
b.one way street
c.cycle track

18.If you break down on a primary road you should display a red reflective warning triangle a minimum of

a.50 metres before the obstruction
b.100 metres before the obstruction
c.150 metres before the obstruction

19.When involved in an accident where a third party is injured and you are unable to produce your insurance certificate at the time, you must report the accident to the police within

a.one week
b. three days
c.24 hours

20.Lines marked across the end of the road as shown below mean

a.stop and wait until the road is clear
b.give way to traffic on the major road
c.you are joining a dual carriageway

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