HIGHWAY CODE X

1.You will know when an indicator bulb has failed because

a.other drivers will flash their lights
b.the audible flashing warning light will flash faster
c.the ignition light will come on

2.When travelling at 60 mph on a three lane motorway you should use the

a.right hand lane most of the time
b.middle lane most of the time
c.left hand lane except when overtaking or directed otherwise by signs

3.The sign illustrated means (white on a brown background)

a.tourist information point
b.RAC enquiry point
c.Picnic area

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

a.any speed limits
b.any junctions or turns to the right
c.any restriction on types of vehicle which may use them

6.The sign illustrated means (white on a blue background)

a.no left turn
b.turn left ahead
c.diversion ahead

a.as quickly as possible to avoid stalling
b.as slowly as possible using high revs and slipping the clutch
c.in the highest possible gear

8.Vibration through the steering wheel could be caused by

a.a loose steering wheel
b.badly balanced front wheels
c.a perforated silencer

9.A driving instructor approved by the Driving Standards Agency must display in his windscreen

a.a green octagonal licence with his photograph on it
b.an orange coloured square licence with full details
c.copy of his driving licence

10.The braking distance at 50 mph in good condition is

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

11.The responsibility to ensure a child between 3 and 11 years of age wears a seat belt in the front seat rests with

a.the child
b.his parents
c.the driver

12.A common cause of tyres wearing badly on the edges could be

a.poor quality and uneven roads
b.hard and unnecessary braking
c.incorrect wheel alignment or tracking adjustment

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

a.dual carriageway ends
b.road narrows on both sides
c.road reduces to single file traffic

a.always drive on the left
b.always drive on the left except when turning right
c.always drive on the left except when overtaking or turning right or when directed otherwise by road signs, road markings or traffic controllers

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

a.school or school crossing patrol ahead
b.children’s playground ahead
c.pedestrian area ahead

16.The thinking time of a driver when braking in an emergency is measured as

a.one foot for each mile of speed
b.one yard for each mile of speed
c.one metre for each mile of speed

17.A loud noise from the exhaust system could be caused by

a.using 4 star fuel instead of unleaded
b.a faulty silencer
c.misusing or crashing the gears

18.The symbols shown indicate (yellow square and circle with a black border and black triangle and diamond)

a.emergency diversion route for motorway traffic
b.ring road routes around a town or city
c.no go areas at roadworks

19.At a railway level crossing the red or amber lights stay on after a train has passed, What should you do?

a.Call the signalman immediately
b. Wait one minute, then start to cross
c.Wait at least three minutes as there may be another train due to pass

a.no parking at any time
b.no loading or unloading (times shown on nearby plates)
c.special parking area