Rules For Drivers And Motorcyclists

Question 1

What requirements must vehicles and trailers comply with

Answer 1

They must comply with the Road Vehicles (construction and use) and Regulations and Road Vehicles lighting regulations

Question 2

What are the rules around vision on the road

Answer 2

You must be able to read a vehicle number plate in good daylight from a distance of 20 meters

Question 3

What must you not drive under the influence of (alcohol)

Answer 3

A breath alcohol level higher than 35 microgrammes/100 millilitres or a blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams/100millilitres of blood

Question 4

What must you not drive under the influence of (not alcohol)

Answer 4

Drugs (illegal or legal) and medicine

Question 5

What are the rules around towing vehicles

Answer 5

You must not tow more than your licence permits
You must ensure both your vehicle and the trailer are in roadworthy condition
Don’t overload your trailer
You must secure your load and it must not stick out dangerously

Question 6

Until what age is the driver responsible for the passanger

Answer 6

Till 14

Question 7

Until what height must a child restraint be used

Answer 7

1.35 metres in height

Question 8

What must not be fitted into a seat protected by a frontal airbag

Answer 8

A rear facing baby seat