Rules Of The Road

Question 1

National speed limits for cars and motorcycles on single carriageway or dual carriageway/motorway

Answer 1

60mph on a single carriageway

70mph on dual carriageway or motorway

Question 2

National speed limits for vehicles towing a trailer on single carriageway or dual carriageway/motorway

Answer 2

50mph on a single carriageway road

60mph on a dual carriageway or motorway

Question 3

What is the speed limit normally when there are street lights?

Answer 3

30mph

Question 4

Should you drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its operation?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

Can you drive or park in a broken white line cycle lane?

Answer 5

Yes, if it’s unavoidable

Question 6

When can you only drive over a footpath?

Answer 6

To gain access to a property

Question 7

Before you turn left onto a junction, how should you be positioned preparing for the turn?

Answer 7

Keep well left as you approach the junction

Question 8

If you’re turning right at a crossroads when an oncoming driver is also turning right, what should should you do?

Answer 8

Keep the other vehicle to your right and turn behind it.

Question 9

If you’re going straight ahead on a roundabout, how should you signal?

Answer 9

Don’t signal as you approach

Signal left before you leave the roundabout, just after you pass the exit before the one you want.

Question 10

Some road users that don’t follow the normal rules at a junction

Answer 10

Cyclists and horse riders may stay in the left-hand lane even if they’re turning right
Long vehicles may take up a different position to stop the rear of the vehicle hitting the kerb

Question 11

What side can you overtake on a one-way street?

Answer 11

Both sides

Question 12

If you’re on a busy road and you take the wrong direction or lane…

Answer 12

Keep going until you can find somewhere safe, such as a quiet side road, in which to turn round.

Question 13

When should you never reverse?

Answer 13

For longer than is necessary

From a side road into a main road

Question 14

Rules for cars and level crossings

Answer 14

If the warning lights come on as you’re approaching the crossing, stop.

If you’re already on the crossing when the warning lights come on or a bell rings - keep going and clear the crossing.

If you’re waiting at a level crossing, a train has passed but the red lights keep flashing - wait. There may be another train coming.

Question 15

Where’s a safe place to park your car at night?

Answer 15

In a secure car park or in a well-lit area.

Question 16

When parking, in what cases must you have your sidelights on (at night)?

Answer 16

On a road of a speed limit over 30mph

Question 17

Can you stop on an urban clearway or a road marked with double white lines?

Answer 17

Yes - only to stop to set down and pick up passengers

Question 18

6 places where you should NOT park

Answer 18

On or near the brow of a hill
At a bus stop
Opposite a traffic island
In front of someone else’s drive
Near a school entrance
Within 10m of a junction (in NI this is 15m)

Question 19

If you’re parking in a disabled parking space, what do you need?

Answer 19

A disabled badge holder (it must be displayed when you leave the vehicle)

Question 20

Can you smoke in a private enclosed vehicle?

Answer 20

No - if one or more people in the vehicle is under the age of 18

Question 21

What do I do if there’s an obstruction on my side of the road?

Answer 21

Give way to oncoming traffic if there isn’t room for you both to continue safely

Question 22

On a dual carriageway, if a sign warns that my lane will close 800 yards ahead, when should I move over?

Answer 22

Move to another lane in good time - don’t leave it till the last minute

Question 23

What do I do if I want to turn right onto a dual carriageway that has a narrow central reservation?

Answer 23

Wait until the road is clear in both directions or you’ll obstruct traffic coming from your right.

Question 24

I’m following a slow-moving vehicle, want to overtake but is still signalling. What should I do?

Answer 24

Wait for the signal to be cancelled before overtaking. There might’ve been a misjudgement of the distance or there may be a hazard ahead.

Question 25

I’m on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle and there’s a car coming towards me. What do I do?

Answer 25

Pull into a passing place on your left or, if the nearest passing place is on your right, wait opposite it.

Question 26

How can brake lights give signals to other drivers?

Answer 26

Brake lights show traffic behind that you’re slowing down.

Question 27

At night, if a car overtakes me, when should I dip my headlights?

Answer 27

Dip your lights as soon as the car passes you or your lights could dazzle the other driver.

Question 28

Times to stop by law

Answer 28

When involved in an incident
At a red traffic light
At stop signs and lines
When signalled to do so by a police officer, traffic officer, or school crossing patrol

Question 29

In a well-lit built up area, can I drive using sidelights only?

Answer 29

It’s recommended that you use dipped headlights so that you can be seen easily by others.