Highway Code Drivers And Mortcycleist

Question 1

Vehicle condition

Answer 1

You must ensure your vehicle and trailer comply with the full requirements of the road vehicles regulations and lighting

Question 2

Fitness to drive

Answer 2

You must report to the driver and vehicle licensing agency (DVLA) any health condition that will affect your driving.
Tiredness makes bigger risk of accident
No driving 12am - 6am
Break every 2 hours must be 15 minutes
Stop in safe place

Question 3

Vision

Answer 3

You must be able to read a vehicle number plate from 20meters
Contact glasses or lenses must be worn at all times
The police have power to make you do eye test

Question 4

Alcohol and drugs

Answer 4

Do not drive and drink alcohol
Do not drive and take drugs
You must talk with doctor or pharmacist for new medication

Question 5

Before setting off You must

Answer 5

Have a valid driving licence
Vehichle legal and roadworthy

Question 6

Before setting off You should ensure

Answer 6

Planned route with reasonble time for breaks and delays possible
Fuel and change
Know where controls are and how to use
Appropriate clothing and footwear
Mirror and seats adjusted
Mobile phone charged and data

Question 7

Vehicle towing and loading you must not

Answer 7

No more than licence allows
And don’t overload vehicle

Question 8

Vehicle towing and loading you must ensure

Answer 8

Check both vehicle and trailer are in roadworthy condition
Such as tyres, breaks and lights

Question 9

When loading

Answer 9

Must not stick out dangerously and must be secure

Question 10

What should happen if towing

Answer 10

Might need to use towing mirrors
Trailer must have second coupling devise like safety chain
May need to adjust head lights

Question 11

During towing

Answer 11

Slow speed
Stopping distance may increase
You must not drive on right hand lane on motorway or mode than three lanes
If worried ease of accelerator and reduce speed gently

Question 12

In the event of a breakdown when towing be aware

Answer 12

Tow rope is dangerous consider tow bar
May take longer to build up speed on a carriage way

Question 13

Seat belt and child restraints

Answer 13

Adult and child must use a seatbelt aged 14 years and over
Except when have medical expmtion certificate
Or making a delivery or collections less than 50 meters away

Question 14

The driver is responsible

Answer 14

For all children under 14 must be seatbelted or restrained properly

Question 15

If a child is under 1.35 meters tall

Answer 15

Need booster seat or cushion appropriate to age and weight and fitted appropriately.

Question 16

Rear fronted baby seat

Answer 16

Must not be fitted by an active airbag

Question 17

Children in cars and vans should ensure

Answer 17

Get in closest to kerb
Child restraints or booster fitted in properly to manufacture instructions
Children doors locked
Children have Children seat
Children kept under control