How's your driving? To improve road safety, the government wants to cut speed limits and make the driving test tougher. But how many of us glance at the Highway Code after we've secured a driving licence? Test yourself.
How's your driving? To improve road safety, the government wants to cut speed limits and make the driving test tougher. But how many of us glance at the Highway Code after we've secured a driving licence? Test yourself.
1.) Multiple Choice Question
1.) Multiple Choice Question
What is the national speed limit in the UK?
What is the national speed limit in the UK?
50mph on A roads, 60mph on motorways
60mph on all roads
60mph on A roads, 70mph on motorways
70mph on both
50mph on single carriageways, 60mph on dual carriageways and motorways
60mph on all roads
60mph on single carriageways, 70mph on dual carriageways and motorways
70mph on both
2.) Multiple Choice Question
2.) Multiple Choice Question
The road code states the horn of a stationary vehicle can be sounded if the driver needs to attract the attention of other road users.
The road code states the horn of a stationary vehicle can be sounded if the driver needs to attract the attention of other road users.
True
False
True
False
3.) Multiple Choice Question
3.) Multiple Choice Question
Your vehicle skids - perhaps the road is icy, or wet. Which is the correct course of action?
Your vehicle skids - perhaps the road is icy, or wet. Which is the correct course of action?
Steer in the direction of the skid
Steer against the direction of the skid
Apply the handbrake and close your eyes
Steer in the direction of the skid
Steer against the direction of the skid
Apply the handbrake and close your eyes
4.) Multiple Choice Question
4.) Multiple Choice Question
Quad bikes and mini motorbikes aren't allowed on the motorway. Which ONE of these road users is permitted?
Quad bikes and mini motorbikes aren't allowed on the motorway. Which ONE of these road users is permitted?
Bus
Cyclist
Horse rider
Pedestrian
Bus
Cyclist
Horse rider
Pedestrian
5.) Multiple Choice Question
5.) Multiple Choice Question
What do these markings mean?
What do these markings mean?
No stopping, school entrance
Cycle lanes converging
No entry to junction unless exit lane is clear
No stopping, school entrance
Cycle lanes converging
No entry to junction unless exit lane is clear
6.) Multiple Choice Question
6.) Multiple Choice Question
On a hill too narrow for two vehicles to pass each other, who must give way?
On a hill too narrow for two vehicles to pass each other, who must give way?
Driver heading downhill must stop
Driver heading uphill must stop and allow
No
specified in the Highway Code
Driver heading downhill must stop
Driver heading uphill must stop and allow
Not
specified in the Highway Code
7.) Multiple Choice Question
7.) Multiple Choice Question
Leaving a stationary car with its engine running for more than a few minutes breaks laws regarding:
Leaving a stationary car with its engine running for more than a few minutes breaks laws regarding:
Noise pollution
Emission levels
Both
Noise pollution
Emission levels
Both
Answers
Answers
It's 60mph on A roads, 70 on motorways. The Department for Transport is considering cutting it from 60 to 50 on country roads, and shaving the residential limit from 30 to 20.
It's false - you may not sound the horn in a stationary vehicle. Nor can you use it in a built-up area between the hours of 2330 and 0730 - unless another road user poses a danger.
Steer into the skid to regain control of your vehicle, says the Highway Code, and do not slam on the brakes.
Buses are permitted to travel on motorways. But cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians are all prohibited.
Cross-hatched yellow lines in a junction mean that drivers should not enter the box junction unless lanes out of it are clear.
The driver heading down must give way and allow the other to pass. Which makes sense, as it's harder to start up again when driving up a hill.
It's both, breaking laws regarding environmental pollution. Vehicles should not be left with their engine running for more than a few minutes unless it is to diagnose a fault or it is stationary in traffic.
It's 60mph on single carriageways, 70 on dual carriageways and motorways. The Department for Transport is considering cutting it from 60 to 50 on country roads, and shaving the residential limit from 30 to 20.
It's false - you may not sound the horn in a stationary vehicle. Nor can you use it in a built-up area between the hours of 2330 and 0730 - unless another road user poses a danger.
Steer into the skid to regain control of your vehicle, says the Highway Code, and do not slam on the brakes.
Buses are permitted to travel on motorways. But cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians are all prohibited.
Cross-hatched yellow lines in a junction mean that drivers should not enter the box junction unless lanes out of it are clear.
The driver heading down must give way and allow the other to pass. Which makes sense, as it's harder to start up again when driving up a hill.
It's both, breaking laws regarding environmental pollution. Vehicles should not be left with their engine running for more than a few minutes unless it is to diagnose a fault or it is stationary in traffic.
Your Score
Your Score
0 - 3 : L plate
0 - 3 : L plate
4 - 6 : Stalled during driving test
4 - 6 : Stalled during driving test
7 - 7 : Star in a reasonably priced car
7 - 7 : Star in a reasonably priced car
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