Home
Quercus Robur?
Bookshelf
Information Zone
Thinking Zone
Toolbox
Memory Lane
Forum
Island Art
Driving News
Products
Drive Thru


Highway Code Quiz T

1.The braking distance in good conditions at 50 mph is

a.50 feet (15 metres)
b.125 feet (38 metres)
c.175 feet (53 metres)



2.On a motorway you may overtake

a.on the left
b.only on the right
c.on either side



3.On a motorway an illuminated red X over your lane means

a.stop immediately
b.go no further in that lane
c.do not exceed 50 mph



4.If you break down on the open road you should

a.put on your hazard warning lights
b.place a red triangle at least 50 metres before the obstruction (if you have one)
c.both of the above



5.You may leave your car in the road at night without lights if

a.the road is subject to a speed limit of 30 mph or less
b.it is left on an urban dual carriageway
c.the road is lit by street lights not more than 20 metres apart and is a clearway



6.Before starting a motorway journey you should check

a.with the AA or RAC for any hold-ups
b.that you have enough petrol, oil and water till at least you get to the first service area
c.that your tyre pressure is increased by 5psi



7.When entering a roundabout you should

a.give way to traffic on your immediate right, unless road markings indicate otherwise
b.always give way to traffic on the right
c.wait for the roundabout to be clear all round



8.The sign illustrated means (black car on the left, red car on the right on a white background with a red border)

a.form two lanes of traffic to avoid congestion
b.you have priority over oncoming traffic
c.no overtaking



9.The maximum fine for driving while disqualified is

a.2000
b.5000
c.7500



10.When driving at night you must not

a.travel at speeds over 60 mph
b.use your headlights in a way which would dazzle others
c.flash your headlights



11.At a half barrier level crossing when the amber lights flash together with an audible warning you must

a.slow down and proceed carefully
b.hurry up and get across before the barriers come down
c.stop



12.You should not use your horn

a.as a rebuke to other road users, or when stopped
b.between the hours of 11.30pm and 7.00am in a built up area
c.both of the above



13.The sign illustrated means (white with red border)

a.stop at the line 50 yards ahead
b.distance to give way sign
c.give way to oncoming traffic for the next 50 yards



14.You must ensure that your windscreens are

a.kept clean
b.free from obstruction
c.both of the above



15.If you are caught racing on the highway you will

a.receive an automatic fine on the spot
b.receive an automatic ban
c.be fined £500 after appearing in court



16.Two yellow lines painted on the kerb as shown means

a.no parking
b.no waiting for more than 10 minutes
c.no loading or unloading at times shown on nearby plates



17.Children aged 12 or 13, or 1.5 metres or more in height, when in the front passenger seat must

a.not travel with the window open
b.wear an adult seat belt when available
c.not wear an adult seat belt



18.When cornering at speed more weight is thrown

a.onto the front two wheels
b.onto the front wheel on the outer radius
c.onto both wheels on the outer radius



19.You should not park your vehicle

a.in a busy road
b. alongside another vehicle
c.in a one way street



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

a.give way to traffic on major road
b.give way to traffic from the right on a roundabout
c.give way to traffic from the right on a mini roundabout



Quiz script provided by
JavaScriptKit.com

 

Last updated:

J.Duggan © 2006