Motorway Rules

Question 1

Not allowed on motorways

Answer 1

Cyclists
horse riders
Tractors

Question 2

When joining a motorway

Answer 2

Give way to traffic on the motorway
Use the slip road to build up speed
Stay in the left hand lane

Question 3

Speed limit on a motorway

Answer 3

car towing somethings - 60mph
cars and motorcycles - 70mph

Question 4

What lanes should you use if towing something

Answer 4

When towing a trailer, only use the left and middle lanes, unless stated otherwise

Question 5

Overtaking

Answer 5

Only use the left hand lane if there is a build up if traffic and the right hand lane is moving more slowly than your lane - (sometimes referred to as undertaking

Use the middle and right hand lane

Question 6

Maintaining a constant speed

Answer 6

Travelling at a constant speed over a long period will generally improve journey times and use less fuel

Question 7

When feeling tired you should…

Answer 7

take a break

Exit at the next junction and then find a suitable place to stop

or stop at the next motorway services

Question 8

Reflective studs

Answer 8

Amber studs mark the right hand edge of the carriageway

White studs mark the lines between each lane on the carriageway

Red studs mark the left hand edge of the carriageway

Green studs mark the entry and exit slip roads

Question 9

Hazard warning lights

Answer 9

If you slow down quickly, due to a hazard, turn your hazard warning lights on to warn other drivers behind you

Question 10

Exiting a motorway

Answer 10

Position yourself in the left hand lane

NEVER cut across

Indicate when you start to pass the blue marker signs

If you miss your exit, DO NOT reverse or turn around

Question 11

Active Traffic Management:

Answer 11

Aims to help ease congestion on busy motorway sections

Sometimes the hard shoulder is used as an extra lane and there will be temporary, but mandatory, variable speed limit signs

Question 12

traffic bunching

Answer 12

Is when traffic bunches together, meaning that vehicles are travelling too closely

Question 13

Only stop on a motorway when…

Answer 13

1) Red crosses are displayed above every lane

2) A police officer or traffic officer asks you to do so

3) You have an emergency such as an accident or breakdown

Question 14

Contraflow system

Answer 14

This is when the traffic is travelling against the normal flow of traffic. So, the right hand lane will be using a lane on the other side of the carriageway

Question 15

Crawler lanes

Answer 15

You can find them on steep gradients on motorways

They allow for slow or heavy vehicles to travel in a different lane to reduce congestion in other lanes

Question 16

Marker posts

Answer 16

Are used to help locate where you are and can direct you to the nearest emergency telephone

Question 17

Emergency telephone

Answer 17

When using an emergency phone, always face oncoming traffic

Some telephones are linked directly to traffic officers

Question 18

Emergency refuge areas

Answer 18

They are often found in Active Traffic Management areas

Question 19

Breaking down

Answer 19

Put hazard warning lights on

Keep your seat belt on until it is safe to get out of your vehicle

When safe to do so, stand behind a barrier or go to the hard shoulder and call emergency services