HIGHWAY CODE Y

Highway Code Quiz Y

1.In daylight you should use dipped headlights when

a.visibility is poor due to heavy rain
b.you are on a contraflow system
c.you want to give priority to other drivers

2.At a railway level crossing you must stop when you see

a.red lights on the approach
b.amber lights on the approach
c.both of the above

3.The sign illustrated means (three coloured lights on a white background with a red border)

a.level crossing lights ahead
b.zebra crossing ahead
c.warning of traffic lights ahead

4.If the temperature gauge starts to rise it means

a.the engine oil needs topping up
b.water in the radiator needs topping up
c.the heating system inside the car is faulty

5.On a motorway a woman travelling alone who breaks down should

a.stay in the car and lock the doors if another car stops
b.wave down other vehicles for assistance
c.get out of the car and wait on the hard shoulder

6.If you overload the boot of a car you may need to

a.put more weight in the front to balance it up
b.use a higher gear when going uphill
c.realign the headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers

7.When being overtaken you should

a.move as close to the kerb as possible
b.flash your lights to let the other driver know he’s clear
c.not increase your speed

8.If your clutch failed

a.your engine would seize up
b.you would find it difficult to change gear
c.the brakes would not be as effective as before

9.Posts with amber reflectors can be found

a.on the right hand side of the road
b.on the left hand side of the road
c.both of the above

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

a.diversion ahead
b.appropriate traffic lanes at junction ahead
c.temporary road closure

11.If the vehicle behind is following too closely you

a.should speed up to create a safe gap between you
b.should never brake sharply
c.wave him past you

12.It is illegal to park

a.in a bus or cycle lane when it is operative
b.next to a telephone box
c.on common land

13.It is an offence to

a.park in a one way street
b.open your car door and endanger others
c.sound your horn after daylight

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

a.double bend ahead
b.move to the opposite carriageway
c.slippery road ahead

15.The countdown markers on a motorway are

a.50 yards apart
b.100 yards apart
c.150 yards apart

16.You must not reverse

a.at night
b.for longer than is necessary
c.on a main road

17.You should check your tyre pressure

a.daily
b.weekly
c.monthly

18.The sign illustrated means (black on a yellow background with a black border)

a.half roundabout ahead
b.holiday route
c.hard route, ie difficult winding road ahead

19.Even when your indicators are working properly arm signals can be useful for

a.alerting people at a pedestrian crossing that you intend to slow down and stop
b. confirming your intention to turn right after passing a parked car
c.both of the above

20.When stationary buses at bus stops are signalling their intention to pull out, you should

a.slow down quickly and be prepared to stop
b.only give way if you can do so safely
c.flash your lights to let him know he can go

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