Rules of the Road

Question 1

Are all the road rules legal requirements?

Answer 1

No, some are recommended best practicses

Question 2

What is the purpose of road rules?

Answer 2

Makes the streets safer

Question 3

What is the ruling on speed limits?

Answer 3

You MUST NOT exceed the speed limits shown for the road you’re on or your vehicle

Question 4

What speed limit should you abide by if no limit is shown?

Answer 4

The national speed limit

Question 5

What s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles?

Answer 5

60 mph (96 km/h) on single carriageway

70 mph (112 km/h) on dual carriageway/motorway

Question 6

What is the lower speed limits that apply to vehicles towing a trailer or carriageway?

Answer 6

50 mph (80 km/h) on single carriageways

60 mph (96km/h) on dual carriageway/motorway

Question 7

What do street lights indicate speed wise?

Answer 7

30 mph (48 km/h) for all vehicles unless signs indicate otherwise

Question 8

What should your speed be if a minimum speed limit is shown on a road?

Answer 8

Travel above the limit unless unsafe to do so

Question 9

What should you do in regards to speed, when on roads with parked cars?

Answer 9

Keep speed down

Question 10

What should you beware of when on roads with parked cars?

Answer 10

Pedestrians (esp. children) emerging behind or between parked vehicles

Vehicles pulling out

Drivers’ doors opening

Question 11

What should you do at roadworks - speed wise?

Answer 11

Obey all signs indicating temporary speed limits

Question 12

Some lanes are reserved by specific vehicles. When are these restrictions in place?

Answer 12

During the lanes’ hours of operation

Question 13

What can’t you do in a cycle lane?

Answer 13

Never drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its operation hours.

Don’t drive or park in a cycle lane marked a broken line unless unavoidable

Question 14

When can you drive over a footpath?

Answer 14

To gain access to a property

Question 15

What is the right-hand lane for on a dual carriageway?

Answer 15

Only for turning right or overtaking

Question 16

What does the ‘right-hand’ rule on dual carriageways also apply to?

Answer 16

Three-lane dual carriageways

Question 17

How should you approach a junction?

Answer 17

Move into the appropriate position in good time

Question 18

What should you do if you want to turn left on a junction?

Answer 18

Keep well to the left, as you approach the junction

Question 19

What do you do when turning right at a crossroads, and an oncoming driver is also turning right?

Answer 19

It’s safest to keep the other vehicle to your right, and turn behind it.

If you have to pass in front, take extra care as your view may be obscured

Question 20

When can you enter a box junction?

Answer 20

If your exit road is clear

Question 21

When can you wait in a box junction?

Answer 21

If you want to turn right, but are prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic

Question 22

How can you identify a box junction?

Answer 22

Yellow hatched lines

Question 23

Who has priority at a crossroad where there’s no signs or markings?

Answer 23

Nobody - Check all directions carefully before proceeding

Question 24

What are roundabouts designed for?

Answer 24

Aid the flow of traffic

Question 25

What should you do when using a roadabout?

Answer 25

Follow signs and road markings as you approach and negotiate these.

Question 26

What should you do when trying to go straight on a roundabout?

Answer 26

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 27

Who may not follow the normal rules of a roundabout?

Answer 27

Horse riders/Cyclists Long vehicles

Question 28

Why do horse riders/cyclists not follow normal roundabout rules?

Answer 28

They may stay in the left-hand lane even if turning right, for better safety

Question 29

Why do long vehicles not follow the normal roundabout rules?

Answer 29

They may take up a different position to stop the rear of the vehicle from hitting the kerb

Question 30

What should you consider when overtaking?

Answer 30

Do you really need to overtake?

Question 31

When should you not overtake?

Answer 31

If you have any doubt whether it's safe to overtake

Question 32

Where should you overtake normally?

Answer 32

On the right

Question 33

When can you overtake on either side?

Answer 33

One way street

Question 34

Why should you be careful of when overtaking on a dual carriageway?

Answer 34

The right-hand lane is also used for traffic turning right

Question 35

What should you do if you're travelling on a busy road and find yourself either travelling in the wrong direction or in the wrong lane at a busy junction?

Answer 35

Keep going until you can find somewhere safe (e.g. quiet safe road) to turn around

Question 36

What are the two rules of reversing?

Answer 36

Don't reverse longer than necessary Don't reverse from a side road into a main road

Question 37

What should you do when reversing into a side road?

Answer 37

Always check road and traffic conditions in all directions

Question 38

Can you remove your seat belt when reversing?

Answer 38

Yes, if it helps you get a better view

Question 39

What should you do if you aren't sure if it's safe to reverse?

Answer 39

Get out and check before reversing

Question 40

What is the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

Answer 40

When the front of your vehicle swings out

Question 41

What should you do if someone is standing on the pavement, waiting to cross at a zebra crossing?

Answer 41

Stop (as long as it's safe to do so) and let them cross

Question 42

What is so special about pelican crossings?

Answer 42

They're light controlled. When the red light changes to flashing amber, wait for any pedestrians to get clear of the crossing before moving off.

Question 43

What is so special about toucan crossings?

Answer 43

Cyclists are allowed to cycle across at the same time pedestrians walk.

Question 44

What is a level crossing?

Answer 44

Where a railway crosses the road

Question 45

What identifies a hidden level crossing?

Answer 45

Countdown markers may warn you if the crossing is hidden, e.g. round a bend.

Question 46

What do you do when the warning lights come on as you're approaching a level crossing?

Answer 46

Stop

Question 47

What do you do if you're already on the level crossing when the warning lights come on or a bell rings?

Answer 47

Keep going, and clear the crossing

Question 48

What do you do if you're waiting at a level crossing, a train has passed but the red lights keep flashing?

Answer 48

Wait. There may be another train.

Question 49

Where is the safest place to park your vehicle?

Answer 49

In a garage

Question 50

Where is a safe place to park if you're away from home?

Answer 50

A secure car park or well-lt area

Question 51

What must you do if you need to park on the side of a road?

Answer 51

MUST leave your sidelights on if speed limits > 30

Question 52

Where should you park on the side of the road?

Answer 52

Left hand side so other road users can see your reflectors, but on either side on a one-way street

Question 53

Can you stop on a clearway?

Answer 53

NEVER!!!

Question 54

When can you stop on a clearway?

Answer 54

On an urban clearway/road marked with double-white lines, only to set down or pick up passengers

Question 55

Where can't you park?

Answer 55

Places where you would cause a danger or obstruction to others

Question 56

Which places may you cause a danger/obstruction to others? (6)

Answer 56

On/Near the brow of a hill At a bus stop Opposite a traffic island In front of someone else's driveway Near a school entrance Within 10m of a junction (in NI, within 15m)

Question 57

Where should you not cause an obstruction by parking?

Answer 57

Where there's restrictions e.g. yellow lines and associated signs

Question 58

What's an controlled parking zone?

Answer 58

Place where you have to pay to park Park within marked bays n the days and times shown on the zone entry signs

Question 59

When can you park in a disabled space?

Answer 59

If you or your passenger are a disabled badge holder - display your badge when you leave

Question 60

What is the law on smoking in October 2015?

Answer 60

1 October 2015 - illegal to smoke in private enclosed vehicle if occupants within are under 18

Question 61

What does the October 2015 law mean?

Answer 61

Illegal for person of any age to smoke in a private vehicle that's carrying someone under 18 For a driver to not stop someone smoking if someone's under 18

Question 62

Does the October 2015 law apply to e-cigarettes?

Answer 62

No

Question 63

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

Answer 63

Give way to on-coming traffic if there isn't room for both of you to continue safely

Question 64

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

Answer 64

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

Question 65

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

Answer 65

Wait until traffic is clear in both directions or you'll obstruct traffic coming from your right

Question 66

I'm following a slow-moving vehicle. I want to overtake but it's been signalling right for some time. What should I do?

Answer 66

Wait for the signal to be cancelled before overtaking. The other driver may have misjudged the distance to a road junction or there may be a hidden hazard

Question 67

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 67

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

Question 68

How can brake lights give signals to other drivers?

Answer 68

Brake lights show traffic behind that you're slowing down

Question 69

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

Answer 69

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

Question 70

Are there times when I must stop, by law?

Answer 70

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

Question 71

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

Answer 71

Recommended that you use dipped headlights so that you can be easily seen by others.