HIGHWAY CODE M

1.When overdrive gear is selected the car may

a.go faster than you expect
b.lose some accelerating power
c.consume more petrol

2.When the first to arrive at the scene of an accident you should park your car in a safe place and then

a.warn other traffic of the danger
b.telephone all emergency services
c.immediately telephone the police only

a.pedestrian crossing controlled by electronic devices which automatically detect when pedestrians are present
b.level crossing with automatic half barriers
c.level crossing without barriers

4.The phrase ‘exercise proper care in the use of speed’ means

a.always drive 5 mph below the speed limit
b.always cover the footbrake when driving fast
c.do not drive too fast for the conditions

a.turn left only
b.sharp deviation of road to the left
c.road works on the road ahead

a.on common land
b.across a pavement
c.along a pavement

7.When learning, you must be accompanied by

a.someone who is over 21 and has held a valid full licence covering the car being driven for at least 3 years
b.as in ‘a’ but must be over 18 years old
c.as in ‘a’ but must be over 25 years old

8.You will be automatically disqualified if you accumulate

a.10 penalty points in three years
b.12 penalty points in three years
c.15 penalty points in five years

a.apply the handbrake, select neutral and start the engine
b.press the clutch pedal down and start the engine quickly
c.apply the handbrake and restart the engine quickly

10.If you are in an accident which causes damage you

a.must stop
b.should stop
c.must report it to the police within 24 hours.

11.A single solid yellow line along the edge of the road means

a.no parking at any time
b.no waiting for at least 8 hours between 7am and 7pm on four or more days of the week
c.no loading or unloading

12.Two out of every three people killed or seriously injured on the roads are

a.under 10 years old
b.under 10 and over 65 years old
c.under 15 and over 60 years old

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

a.end of dual carriageway
b.turning point ahead
c.two way traffic straight ahead

14.On a roundabout you should pay special attention to

a.cyclists and motorcyclists
b.buses
c.moving off quickly

15.In ice and snow your overall stopping distance could be increased by as much as

a.three fold
b.five fold
c.ten fold

16.Vehicles especially dangerous concerning children are

a.buses
b.ice cream vans
c.milk floats

17.How many different meanings does the flashing of headlights have to other drivers?

a.One
b.Three
c.Five

18.When travelling at 50 mph in good conditions on a dry road, an alert driver is not likely to be able to stop in less than

a.36 metres
b.53 metres
c.73 metres

a.use any signal which will help other road users
b. only use those which are shown in the Highway Code
c.signal at all times as a matter of habit

20.On the approach to a junction with a stop sign you must

a.slow down and only proceed after looking both ways
b.slow down and stop before proceeding when clear
c.only stop if it is not clear