Road Code and signs

Question 1

What colour is the reflective studs on the right hand edge of the motorway?

Answer 1

Amber

Question 2

What colour is the reflective studs between lanes on a motorway?

Answer 2

White

Question 3

What colour is the reflective studs between the carriageway and slip roads?

Answer 3

Green

Question 4

Which situation may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

Answer 4

In a one way street

The vehicle in front is signalling to turn right

In slow moving traffic queues when traffic in the right hand lane is moving more slowly

Question 5

What colour is the reflective studs on the left hand edge of the motorway?

Answer 5

Red

Question 6

Where should you not park?

Answer 6

Near school entrances

At a bus stop

Question 7

A rumble devices is designed to

Answer 7

Alert you to a hazard

Encourage you to reduce speed

Question 8

What should you do when there’s a rumble device on the road?

Answer 8

Slow down

Be ready to deal with the hazard

Question 9

What is a rumble device?

Answer 9

Raised markings or strips across the road that gives an audible, visual and tactile warning if a hazard.

Question 10

Where are rumble devices found?

Answer 10

Places where traffic has constantly ignored warning or restriction signs: roundabouts, heavy junctions, etc

Question 11

New petrol engined cars must be fitted with catalytic converters to…

Answer 11

Reduce harmful exhaust emissions. They act like a filter, removing some toxic waste from exhaust gases

Question 12

What us traffic calming measures?

Answer 12

Measures used to make roads safer for vulnerable road users (Cyclists, Pedestrians, Children). It can be designated chicanes, road humps or other obstacles that encourage drivers to slow down.

Question 13

What is an emergency refuge area on a motorway for?

Answer 13

Area to be used in case if emergency or breakdown safer than the hard shoulder as it gives you greater distance from the carriageway.

Question 14

Car passengers must wear seat belt if one is available unless

Answer 14

They are exempt for medical reasons

Question 15

You may wait in a yellow box junction when

Answer 15

Oncoming traffic is preventing you from turning right

Question 16

What’s the purpose of a yellow box junction? When can you use it?

Answer 16

It keeps the junction clear of queuing traffic.
You may only wait in the marked area when turning right and your exist lane is clear but you can’t complete the turn because of incoming traffic.

Question 17

In areas if traffic calming measures you should

Answer 17

Travel at a reduced speed until you reached the end of these features.( bumps, humps, chicanes, narrowings…)

Question 18

What is the national speed limit on a single carriageway for cars and motorcycles?

Answer 18

60mph

Question 19

You are towing a small trailer on a busy three lane motorway. All the lanes are open. You must

Answer 19

Not exceed 60mph

Use only the left and centre lane

Question 20

You may wait in a yellow box junction when

Answer 20

Oncoming traffic is preventing you from turning right

Question 21

What’s the purpose of a yellow box junction? When can you use it?

Answer 21

It keeps the junction clear of queuing traffic.
You may only wait in the marked area when turning right and your exist lane is clear but you can’t complete the turn because of incoming traffic.

Question 22

In areas if traffic calming measures you should

Answer 22

Travel at a reduced speed until you reached the end of these features.( bumps, humps, chicanes, narrowings…)

Question 23

There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. You should

Answer 23

Reduce speed until you are clear of the area. They warn you that children may be crossing near school.

Question 24

Yellow road markings near school must be kept clear to allow

Answer 24

Clear view of the crossing area so approaching drivers and riders can see children wanting to cross the road.

Question 25

Some junctions controlled by traffic lights have a marked area between two stop lines. What is it for?

Answer 25

Advanced stop lines. To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffics

Question 26

You approach a junction controlled by traffic lights with a marked area between two stop lines (advanced stop lines) . You should

Answer 26

Stop at the first white line .

If you crossed the first line as the lights change to red, you must stop at the second line even if it means you are in the area reserved for cyclists.