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About this book 5

Arranging the theory test 7
Applying for your provisional driving licence
How to arrange the theory test for your 17th birthday
Booking the test
Cancelling the test
Arranging a re-test
Other languages supported
Reading difficulties
Hearing difficulties
Foreign licence holders
At the test centre
The result

About the multiple choice test 11

About the hazard perception test 13

Hazard perception and defensive driving lesson brief 17
Official hazard perception practice clips 1 - 14 23

Highway Code supplementary notes 37

The Highway Code quiz programme:
1. Rules for motorcyclists and drivers 49
2. General rules part 1 (rules 85-105) 53
3. General rules part 2 (rules 106-134) 62
4. Using the road 69
5. Road users requiring extra care 80
6. Driving in adverse weather conditions and parking 87
7. Motorways 92
8. Breakdowns, accidents, road works, railway level 95
crossings and tramways
9. Signals and traffic signs part 1 101
10. Traffic signs part 2 and road/vehicle markings 107
11. Annexes 117
12. Supplementary notes 122
Quiz answers 135
Cross reference to DSA categories 139

DSA Theory Test Centres 143

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About this book
Introduction
This book covers all the information you
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quiz that relates to that study when you get
home at night. If you have the CD-rom
need to know to book, take and pass the version of this product (entitled “The LDC
UK theory test for car drivers first time. Theory Test CD-rom”) you could choose
to use a computerised quiz, just like the
Multiple choice real test, to check what you have learnt that
This is the only book where the official day. By structuring the quizzes to match
UK theory test questions have been the study material (i.e. the Highway Code)
restructured to enable you to easily learn you can learn the theory in small
the Highway Code as you prepare for the manageable chunks. The alternative, using
UK theory test. This will not only help you other books, is to read the whole of the
to learn the Highway Code (essential for a Highway Code and then answer all 893
lifetime of safe driving) it will also help questions in one big indigestible gulp.
you to better remember the correct answers
to the theory test questions. This is because Hazard perception
most people find it easier to remember When the hazard perception test was first
things they understand or have studied introduced into the theory test, in
rather than things they have just tried to November 2002, the Driving Standards
memorise. Agency (DSA) allowed professional
driving instructors the opportunity to sit
Most of the other books containing the this particular test so that they could
official questions present the questions in become familiar with it.
the same order as they were provided by
the Driving Standards Agency (i.e. in 14 To our surprise on some hazard video clips
standard question categories). driving instructors were actually scoring
Unfortunately, presenting the questions in zero out of a possible 5 marks. This was
this order does not allow you to easily not because the driving instructors were
prepare for the theory test using existing poor at seeing potential hazards, indeed it
books, such as the Highway Code, that was just the opposite. On these occasions
contain the theory you need to learn to the driving instructors were clicking the
pass this test and become a safe driver. mouse button (this is how you inform the
Consequently, with other books, the reader computer that you have seen a hazard) too
has to primarily rely upon the use of rote early, before the potential hazard had
learning (i.e. memorising answers to become what the DSA term a “developing
questions without any form of structured hazard”. Therefore to ensure you get a
pre-study). This approach is not only maximum score on the hazard perception
tedious it is also very ineffective. test it helps to fully understand the DSA
term “developing hazard” as opposed to
Following a properly structured learning “potential hazard” more commonly used
programme, as provided in this book, will by professional driving instructors.
enable the learning process to be far more
productive and rewarding. With this book
you could choose to read a section or two
of the Highway Code while travelling to
college or work and then undertake the
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It is also important to understand how the
scoring mechanism works. This is why we
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questions incorrectly answered or that you
were unsure about as denoted by the
cover these aspects of the hazard asterisk or question mark. Make a list of
perception test in some detail as part of the question numbers and then use this list
this book. to revise the questions and correct answers
just prior to the test. If you have difficulty
Finally, to aid the development of your remembering the answers to any particular
hazard perception skills we have also question write out the question and correct
included a lesson brief from the highly answer or answers in full. The physical
acclaimed Learner Driving tuition system. task of doing this will help you to
This explains what you need to know to memorise the correct answers to these final
start the development of this most questions.
important skill.
In regards to using this book to help you
How to use this book pass the hazard perception test make sure
Once you have read the early sections of you study the appropriate sections
this book about the multiple choice test it carefully. This will give you a sound
is time to undertake the 12 quizzes that understanding of exactly how the test
form the Highway Code quiz programme. works, what to expect and what you need
However, before you undertake any quiz in to know to start to develop this most
this programme you will need to read the important skill.
appropriate section or sections of the
Highway Code as stated at the start of each The only way to become proficient at
quiz. Consequently, you will need to buy a identifying and dealing with hazards is to
copy of the Highway Code or visit take practical lessons from a professional
www.learnerdriving.com to view an online driving instructor. If you want to
copy of this publication. Unfortunately not experience actual test conditions you can
all the theory necessary to pass this test purchase the CD-rom version of this
can be found in the Highway Code. product entitled “The LDC Theory Test
Consequently, we have included a set of CD-rom” by ringing 01977 691810.
supplementary notes for you to read before However, you will need access to a
you embark upon quiz 12. Quiz 12 suitably specified PC for at least a couple
contains all the official questions not of hours to complete this task. See advert
answered by the Highway Code. opposite Contents page for more details.

To answer any quiz simply take a piece of

paper and write down which of the
answers to each question you think are
correct. If you are unsure of any answer
place an asterisk or question mark next to
that answer for later review. You can then
check your answers by referring to the quiz
answers section of this book. Revise the
appropriate Highway Code rule, sign,
annex or supplementary note of those
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Arranging the theory test
Applying for your provisional
driving licence
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You can also now book the theory test via
the internet on www.driving-tests.co.uk or
Before you can book a theory test you www.dsa.gov.uk.
need to apply for a provisional driving
licence from the DVLA in Swansea. You Cancelling the test
can contact the DVLA direct on 0870 240 You are required to give a minimum of
0009 to obtain an application form or visit three clear working days notice of your
any post office. Certain post offices can decision to cancel or postpone your test,
also partly process the application for you. otherwise you will lose your test fee.
Please contact the Post Office customer
help line on 08457 223344 for information Arranging a re-test
on participating post office branches. If you fail the test you will have to wait a
minimum of three clear working days
How to arrange the theory test for before you can take the test again.
your 17th birthday
You can apply for a provisional driving Other languages supported
licence when you are sixteen but it will not The test is not only available in English,
be valid for learning to drive cars until you the following languages are also
are seventeen. However, you can use it to supported:
book a theory test up to two months prior
to your seventeenth birthday to take place Albanian Hindi Pushto
on your birthday or shortly afterwards Arabic Kashmiri Spanish
depending on whether your birthday falls Bengali Kurdish Tamil
on a normal working day. Cantonese Mirpuri Turkish
Dari Portuguese Urdu
Booking the test Farsi Polish Welsh
You can obtain a theory test application Gujarati Punjabi
form from your driving instructor, any
driving or theory test centre or by Through a headset you will be able to
telephoning the theory test enquiry line on listen to the test being read in any of the
0870 0101 372 or 0845 600 6700 in above languages. In Northern Ireland other
Northern Ireland, between 8am and 6pm language tests are only available in
Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on Cantonese, Bengali and Urdu.
Saturdays. Welsh speakers can also book
on 0870 0100 372. If you are deaf and Reading difficulties
need a minicom machine telephone 0870 The DSA are required to make every effort
0106 372. If you are able to pay by credit to ensure that the theory test can be taken
or debit card you can book a theory test by all candidates. However, it is important
appointment direct on the same numbers that you discuss your needs with them
without the need to complete an when booking the test.
application form. You will however, need
to quote your driver number from your To help candidates with dyslexia or other
provisional driving licence. Upon booking reading problems a headset can be
you will be given a booking number and provided with an English language voice-
sent an appointment letter as confirmation over. You can also ask for up to double the
within 8 days.
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normal time to complete the test. In such
circumstances you will be required to
Acceptable forms of photographic
identification include
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provide a letter from an appropriately
qualified individual such as a teacher, ! Your photocard driving licence.
psychologist or doctor. If you have any ! Your passport, which doesn’t have
queries please ring the booking number to be a British passport.
stated earlier and ask for the Special Needs ! An employers identity or workplace
section. pass bearing your photograph and name
or signature or both.
If you cannot read or write in any of the ! Trade union card bearing your
languages provided, you are allowed to photograph and signature.
bring a translator with you. However, it ! School Bus Pass bearing the name of
must be a DSA approved translator. the issuing authority and your
photograph and signature.
Hearing difficulties ! A signed photograph, together with
Both parts of the test can also be delivered a suitable statement (as shown on the
in British Sign Language (BSL) by an on- next page) from a recognised figure of
screen signer if you are deaf or have authority. Acceptable certifiers
hearing difficulties. include: Approved Driving
Instructor, Member of Parliament,
A BSL interpreter or lip operator can be medical practitioner, teacher (qualified),
provided if requested at the time of Justice of the Peace, police officer, civil
booking. servant (established), bank official,
minister of religion, barrister or
Foreign licence holders solicitor.
If your driving licence was issued outside
of the EEA (European Economic Area) It is extremely important that you arrive in
you will need to check with the Driver good time at the test centre so that the
Vehicle Licensing Authority (telephone above documents can be checked. If you
01792 772151) to determine if your arrive after the start time you will not be
licence is valid in the UK. allowed to sit the test and you will lose
your test fee.
At the test centre
You must take one of the following items Certification Statement
with you to the test centre. I, __________________(name of certifier)
certify that this is a true likeness of
____________________(name of testee)
1. Both parts of your signed photocard who has been known to me for (number)
driving licence or; months/years in my capacity as
____________________(occupation)
2. your signed driving licence and Signed_________________
(signature of certifier)
photographic identification.
Date___________
Daytime phone number
It would also be helpful if you take your _____________________
appointment letter or a note of your ADI/CBT instructor number
booking number. _____________________

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The result
At the end of the test you will be given the
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result for both the multiple choice test and
the hazard perception test. To pass the
multiple choice test you need to score 30
out of a possible 35 marks. To pass the
hazard perception test you need to score 42
out of a possible 75 marks (to be increased
in September 2003). If you fail either the
multiple choice test or the hazard
perception test you will need to take both
tests again.

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Theory test computer touch screens
Question and answer
screen
Question
Number
Your Name and
Type of test
Time
Remaining
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John Smith Time Remaining: 30:10
Question 10 of 35
Car Theory Test

This red text indicates how

many answers to select Mark two answers

The question As the driver of this vehicle, why should

you slow down

Touch the appropriate

Because of the bend Because of animals crossing
button or buttons to select
the correct answer or Because its hard to see Because of the level
answers. Press again to to the right crossing
deselect if you change Because of approaching
your mind Trains

Previous ! Flag Review Next

Go back to Flag question Move to review Go to next

previous question for later review screen below question
Review screen

Total Number of Test Questions: 35

Number of Complete Questions: 8

Number of Incomplete Questions: 27

! Number of Flagged Questions: 2

Review Review Review End

All Incomplete ! Flagged Test

Go back to Review questions Review questions End the test or go

question 1 not completed or flagged to start if pressed
wrong number of during practice
answers selected session
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About the multiple choice test
Introduction
This part of the DSA theory test for car
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If you wish to flag a question so that you
can review it later you will need to press
drivers consists of 35 multiple choice the flag button at the bottom of the screen.
questions. This will cause the flag button to turn red.

Associated with each question is a list of At any point you can call up the review
potential answers. You need to select the screen. This screen enables you to check
correct answer, or answers, by touching the all the questions and your answers from
appropriate area of the computer screen. the start. Alternatively you can just review
Please see opposite for details. You will be those questions flagged or those questions
given 40 minutes to complete the test. To incomplete (i.e. not fully answered or not
pass you need to correctly answer 30 out of attempted). You will also need to press the
the 35 questions (i.e. 86%). review button so that you can end the test.
To end the test you press the end test
The examination process button on the review screen.
Before you start the actual test a short
video tutorial will explain how the test The test will automatically end if you run
should be undertaken. You will be given out of time. The time you have left to
the opportunity to complete some practice finish answering the questions is shown at
questions to make sure you are familiar the top right hand side of the question and
with the computer screens. answer screen.

As you can see from the layout of the Hints and tips
theory test computer screens opposite, you Before you press on the end test button in
move from one question to the next by the review screen make sure that the
touching the arrowed buttons at the number of complete questions equals 35,
bottom. the same as the total number of test
questions.
To select any particular answer press the
button on the screen next to the answer you If this is not the case review those
wish to select. The answer will then be questions not fully answered or not
highlighted with a blue background. To attempted (i.e. incomplete questions), and
unselect an answer simply touch the any that you have flagged. Incomplete
answer button on the screen again. This questions require you to select one or more
will cause the highlighted blue background answers until you have marked the
to disappear. required number as indicated by the red
text in the top left hand corner of the
The red text in the top left hand corner will question and answer screen.
tell you how many answers to mark (i.e. to
select). This text will flash if you have not Even if you have completed all the
selected sufficient answers and try to move questions, and provided you have the time,
onto another screen. If you press again it it is worth the effort of reviewing all your
will let you move on even if you still answers again before pressing the end test
haven’t supplied sufficient answers. In this button.
case the question will be recorded as
incomplete.
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Once you have completed the test you will
be given the option of a 3 minute break
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before you move on to the next part of the
test, hazard perception.

Analysing the results

At the end of the theory test you will be
given your result for this part of the test
and a list of those DSA categories where
you answered a question incorrectly.
Unfortunately, the DSA will not tell you
which questions were wrongly answered
only the category they relate to. To help
you find the questions in this book that
relate to any particular DSA category we
have provided a cross reference to the DSA
categories. This cross reference will help
you should you fail an attempt at the
multiple choice test and wish to revise
those questions specific to any one of the
14 DSA categories.

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About the hazard perception test

Introduction
This part of the theory test requires you to
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view 14 hazard video clips on the
computer screen of approximately one
minute each. You are required to watch
these clips as if you were the driver. There
will be 15 hazards to find - at least one on
each clip. However, one clip will have 2
hazards. The hazard clips will not contain
any sound - just like the old silent movies.

You click the mouse button whenever you

think you can see a hazard developing. The
speed at which you click the mouse button To let you know that the program has
as a hazard develops will determine your registered your click a red flag will appear
score for that particular hazard clip. You on a grey band across the bottom of the
can score between 0 and 5 on each hazard. screen - one flag for each click you make
Therefore the maximum you can score is in any particular clip. At the end of the clip
75 (i.e. 15 hazards x 5). To pass you need a all the flags will be removed before you
score of 44. start the next clip.
The examination process Although each clip contains several
The hazard perception part of the theory potential hazards only the one that
test will start with a short video tutorial materialises into a real hazard and involves
played on the computer screen that will other road users is marked . This is known
explain how the hazard perception test as a “developing hazard”. Therefore you
works and what you are required to do. At will only receive a score if you spot a
the end of this clip you have the option to hazard before it fully materialises and is
go onto the test or play the tutorial again. brought about by the action of another road
user. You will know if the hazard
Each hazard clip will start with a freeze materialises because the driver will have to
frame of the start of the video sequence take evasive action (e.g. slow down, stop
and a count down from 10 will commence. or swerve out of the way).
At the end of the count down the clip will
start to play and you will be required to The score you obtain will be dependant
click the mouse button each time you see a upon how quickly you spot the developing
developing hazard. hazard. The time from when the
developing hazard could be potentially
seen on the screen to when the vehicle
arrives at the hazard is the time frame or
window used to determine your score.

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Developing hazard window

This window of time is divided into 5 There is a certain maximum number of

equal segments. If you click the mouse permitted clicks for any clip. However, this
while in the first segment (i.e. just as the is far higher than the potential hazards
developing hazard appears) you will obtain anybody could reasonably perceive. If the
the maximum score of 5 points. If you computer program determines that you
click in the second segment of this window may be cheating a message window will
of time you will score 4 points, then 3, appear at the end of the clip letting you
then 2 and then in the last segment just 1. know that an irregular clicking activity
This is accurate to one twenty fifth of a was detected and that as a result the score
second. for that clip will be zero.

If you click several times during this When the clip ends the screen will turn
window of time the computer will always black for a few seconds before the freeze
take your highest score and record that for frame for the next video clip appears and
that particular clip. If you don’t click the the count down commences again, warning
mouse button in this window of time you you to get ready. This pattern is repeated
will score nothing in respect to that hazard. until all 14 video clips have been shown.

If you try to cheat the system by clicking At the end of the hazard perception part of
the button repeatedly throughout the video the theory test you will be given the option
clip the computer program will pick this to complete a customer care survey if you
up. It does this by analysing the number of so wish.
clicks over the clip as a whole and the
pattern of clicks. Within the scoring You will then be directed to leave the room
window no such checks are made and if and collect your score for the two parts of
you click several times in this window the exam. The maximum score that can be
only the first click will be used to obtained for the hazard perception part of
determine your score, as stated earlier (i.e. the theory test is 75 (i.e. 15x5). To pass the
the highest scoring click). hazard perception part of the car, moped
and motorcycle theory test you must obtain
a score of 44. To pass the theory test you
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About the hazard perception test

must pass both parts. If you fail either part

you are required to take both parts of the
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test again.

Hints and tips

When watching the video clips do not be
frightened to click the mouse button
whenever you see a potential hazard
involving another road user (i.e. anything
that you think may cause the driver to
change speed, position or direction). Watch
the hazard and if it continues to materialise
continue to click the mouse button. This
will ensure that you click within the
scoring window. In this second example also supplied by
the DSA you will notice a very young
Some of these potential hazards will not child riding a bike on the pavement (also
materialise and therefore you will not see page 24 official hazard clip 2). This
receive a score for spotting them. For alone may be classified as a potential
example, if the cyclist shown in the hazard, particularly as the child is
developing hazard sequence on the unsupervised.
previous page stopped at the end of the
side road (i.e. at the 4 point stage) the However, the scoring window on this clip
hazard would not have materialised (also doesn’t open until the child starts to turn
see page 25 official hazard clip 3). In the towards the road to cross it as shown
actual clip the cyclist was travelling too below and highlighted by the red circle.
fast to stop. This was the real clue to what This is the point at which the potential
was going to happen next. hazard becomes a developing hazard and
the scoring window opens.
In a few instances it is difficult to
determine when a potential hazard
becomes a developing hazard and therefore
when the scoring window should start.
This is why it is safer to click a few times
as you see a hazard develop to make sure
you don’t click too early and miss the
opening of this window.

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mouse button once as you saw the child
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riding her bike along the pavement you
would have scored zero. Therefore,
remember to click the button a couple of
times as the hazard develops to avoid this
problem.

The main type of hazards that you will

need to look for in this test are:
i) pedestrians or cyclists crossing the
road or emerging from behind parked
vehicles;
ii) opening doors from parked vehicles;
iii) vehicles emerging from side roads,
parking places or driveways;
iv) large vehicles moving over to your
side of the road;
v) meeting oncoming vehicles on narrow
roads or where other obstructions or
slow moving vehicles make the road
narrow and finally;
vi) where animals may wander onto the
road.

To further help you prepare for this part of

the test we have included:

i) a section that contains the hazard

perception and defensive driving
lesson brief taken from the Learner
Driving programme of driving tuition
(see page opposite) and;

ii) a section that shows you the scoring

windows of each of the eight official
hazard perception practice video clips
supplied by the Driving Standards
Agency (DSA);

iii) free access to an online forum at

www.learnerdriving.com.

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Hazard perception and defensive driving lesson brief
Introduction
In this section we have included the lesson
Hazard Perception; a bit of
detection work!
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brief on hazard perception and defensive Perception in driving terms can be
driving taken from the Learner Driving defined as: ‘The art of being able
programme of driving tuition. This to pick out the important details
represents lesson 11 in the programme. If from all the information
you want to read all the lesson briefs in the being supplied by your
Learner Driving programme please visit sensors.’ A perceptive driver
our website at www.learnerdriving.com must look for clues and build up a mental
under the section driving lessons. picture of what they think may happen
next.
Lesson brief - introduction
During this lesson you will learn how to While hazard perception skills can only
deal with much busier traffic situations. To truly be acquired through experience
do this effectively you will need to further (preferably under the guidance of an
develop your hazard perception skills (i.e. appropriately qualified professional
your ability to recognise potential hazards) driving instructor) you can speed up the
and your defensive driving skills (i.e. your learning process by having a better
ability to deal with them). understanding of the factors that an expert
driver considers when building up this
You will recall from lesson 6 that a hazard mental picture of what’s likely to happen
may be defined as anything that may next. These are the main factors that an
require you to change speed, position or expert driver would consider:
direction of your vehicle. Basically
hazards can be caused by static road Road signs
features (e.g. junctions, bends, humps, Road signs can provide you with
dips, passing places, traffic lights, bridges, a clear warning of what lies
crossings, road works, parked vehicles, ahead. It is essential that you
wet leaves, spilt oil, surface water etc) or train yourself to take note of
by the actions of other road users or a all road signs and act accordingly.
combination of the two.
Your location
Although static road features can present a Are you in a busy town centre or on a
hazard the routine for dealing with them country road? It would be unlikely that you
and the type of hazard they present is would meet a flock of sheep in the High
covered elsewhere in the Learner Driving Street, but there may be one just around
programme. In this part of the programme the next corner on a country road.
we will be concentrating on those hazards Whatever your location you must always
that develop through the actions of other consider the type of hazard that you may
road users and those circumstances that expect to meet there, and be driving at
can contribute to their hazardous such a speed that you can stop safely, if
behaviour. necessary.

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The time of day
The time of day can give you a lot of
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All pedestrians, not just the young and old,
are at risk on the road. If there are
information about what to expect on the pedestrians about, make sure that you
road. If you see a warning sign for cattle, know what they are going to do before
or mud on the road you should be they do it.
especially vigilant at dawn or dusk because
cows are often taken for milking at these Animals: are frightened by noise and
times and may well be on the road ahead ... vehicles. Therefore, drive slowly, don’t
perhaps around the next bend. sound your horn or rev up the engine and
keep you distance. Watch their behaviour
Although children can be present in the carefully, particularly if it is a horse being
road at any time, they are out in force just ridden by a child.
before and after school. Therefore, you
should be keeping a special look out for Cyclists: A High Court judge once ruled
children during the morning rush hour and that a cyclist is entitled to wobble. Drivers
mid-afternoon periods. should have more control over their
vehicles than cyclists who are dependent
Other road users upon physical strength and effort to pilot
It may seem fairly obvious that you should their machines.
look out for other road users, but
remember, you are not just looking for Always leave plenty of room when passing
them, you are looking for clues about what cyclists, look out for clues about their next
they will do next? move. For example, a cyclist who looks
around over his or her right shoulder may
Pedestrians: The Highway Code explains be about to turn right; a puddle in the road
that those pedestrians most at risk on the will cause a cyclist to move out. Cyclists
road are over 60 or less than 15. Old are not easy to see and they can easily get
people do not judge speed and distance lost in the blind spots around your vehicle
very well and their reactions can be slow. such as those caused by your windscreen
Have they seen you? Can they hear you? and door pillars. Particularly watch out for
Look for clues. Are they carrying a white them in slow moving traffic in built up
stick? Are they looking your way? And so areas – they may overtake you on either
on. side when you least expect.

Children have little time to consider road Motorcyclists: Like cyclists motorcyclists
safety; they are more interested in the are not easy to see particularly at dusk and
game that they are playing or the ice cream at night. Like cyclists they may also take
van that they are running after. Look for up unusual road positions to avoid holes
clues. Are they alone? If one child runs or and bumps in the road surface. It is very
cycles into the road there will often be at easy to miss an approaching motorcyclist
least one more following; footballs are when emerging at junctions – so remember
followed by children; cycles, seemingly think once, think twice, think bike!
abandoned at the side of the road, will
mean that children are not far away.

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Hazard perception and defensive driving lesson brief

Drivers: If you are unsure about what a

driver is going to do next, leave plenty of
What other drivers cannot see
Consider what you can see that other
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space between you and them. A sporty drivers cannot see. This may play an
looking “custom-car” may be driven by important part in determining what may
someone more interested in “posing” than happen next. Consider whether you can see
driving. something or someone that they cannot see
that may cause them to alter their course or
Look out for the actions of drivers: a driver abort the manoeuvre at the last minute.
who has just stopped may open his door Also consider whether other drivers need
without checking to see if it is safe; a to see you and if so determine what you
driver who seems to be dithering about can do to make your presence know to
may be a stranger to the area and could, them.
therefore, make a last minute turn without
a signal when he or she sees the road they The weather and visibility
are looking for. Bright sunlight, fog, rain and snow can
severely affect visibility therefore
Large vehicles: Buses and large vehicles remember to slow down and give yourself
need more room and may take up unusual more space.
road positions to turn round corners at
junctions etc. Hold back and give them At dusk and at night the driver loses the
plenty of room. ability to see any detail and dark objects
easily merge into the background.
Inconsistent behaviour Consider not only how this may affect
Inconsistent behaviour is often a very good your judgement but also how these
clue to what might happen next. Just conditions may affect other drivers. Is the
because a bus is signalling left prior to the other driver being blinded by bright
side road that you intend to emerge from sunlight or if at night by headlights on full
doesn’t mean that you should go on the beam? Are the windows of other vehicles
assumption that the bus is turning left? misty - can the driver see you? Will the
Look to see if all the actions of the driver high-sided vehicle, in high wind, remain
are consistent with the signal. Is the stable when it crosses a gap in the hedge or
vehicle slowing down as you would expect buildings that might line the side of the
to complete the proposed turn? Is the road?
position of the vehicle consistent with the
proposed manoeuvre? Is the driver looking Also remember the effects of water, ice
in the direction they intend to turn? Could and snow on the road surface – are the
the driver be signalling left for any other other drivers driving too fast for the
reason? In this example the bus driver may weather conditions – are you driving too
be signalling left to pull up at a bus stop fast for these conditions?
just after the side road. Make sure you look
at all the evidence before you finally Defensive driving
decide. Driving defensively is all about giving
yourself time to react and keeping your
Train your mind to recognise inconsistency options open. Even someone with
– that’s not quite right – why’s that? lightening fast reactions needs time to
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react. The laws of physics simply prevent a
car from stopping dead. Even if you are
Look well ahead and perceive
potential problems early
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Superman or Superwoman, with See and be seen. Take up safe road
supernatural reactions, you positions that allow you to see and be seen.
couldn’t stop a Be attentive; focus on the driving task -
car within fewer don’t let your mind wander.
car lengths than
those shown below:

Instant reactions: S
S

30 mph No thinking time

40 mph needed
50 mph
70 mph

Consequently, anything or anybody who is Keep your eyes moving and scan the road
within the distances shown above of the well ahead. Avoid staring at any single
front of your car will be hit! You could call point ahead or to the side. Concentrate on
this area to the front of your car the impact the available space (i.e. the gaps), not the
zone or if you are travelling at 40 MPH or obstructions.
more the killing zone as anyone hit at these
speeds is unlikely to survive. This clearly With experience and guidance from your
demonstrates the importance of instructor you will begin to recognise what
anticipating what might happen and acting feedback from your sensors are important
upon that rather than waiting until it and what is not. Ignore the superficial
happens. To do this effectively you need information you can see. For example
to: don’t concentrate on identifying individual
drivers or pedestrians or the make, model
· Look well ahead and perceive or the colours of vehicles. Instead
potential problems early. concentrate on the position, speed and
potential course of other vehicles and/or
· Apply your hazard drill in good time. pedestrians both to the front, rear and sides
of your vehicle.
· Give yourself plenty of space.
Look as far down the road as you can see
for any potential hazards whether they are
static road features or situations being
caused by other road users. A gap in the
tree line ahead may mean that there is a
side road at that point or an upside down
triangle sign in the distance may warn you
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that you are approaching a T Junction and

so on.
the drill may be repeated at any point
throughout the drill as required.
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Initially you may perceive risks that aren’t Signal: Give signals in good time. Use
really there or indeed ignore risks that are. signals to help or warn other road users. Be
With experience you will begin to develop careful not to give misleading signals.
your own judgement in this regard.
Position: Determine the best
Apply the hazard drill in good time position/course to negotiate the hazard.
The hazard drill that we recommend and Think before you change position; be
use is based on a simplified version of the careful not to mislead others.
police system of vehicle control. The
manoeuvre part of the Mirror-Signal- Speed: Adjust your speed so that you can
Manoeuvre routine (MSM) is split into negotiate the hazard ahead and stop within
Position-Speed-Gear. See the the distance you can see to be clear.
diagram below.
Gear: Select the gear to match your speed
Hazard drill (MSPSG) and the power you need. Make sure that
Each time you are presented with a the gear is selected before the hazard is
potential or actual hazard on the road (i.e. negotiated.
anything that may require you to have to
change speed, position or direction) you As soon as you perceive a potential danger
will go through the following hazard drill begin to employ this hazard drill and
one or more times. While each step of the determine where you can go or how you
drill needs to be considered in the order can stop if the danger materialises.
shown it need not necessarily be
Take observations as necessary throughout the drill

MIRRORS SIGNAL POSITION SPEED GEAR

(Must) (Surely) (Prevent) (Some) (Grief)

acted upon. Observations to the front, rear Remember you need to consider what’s
and sides are carried out at the start and as behind as well as what is in front when
necessary throughout the application of the considering your options.
drill.
Give yourself plenty of space
Mirrors: Use your interior mirror and side You need to give yourself
mirror(s) early. Glance into your right and the time to recognise a
left blind spots as appropriate. Because this potential problem and apply
forms part of your observations this part of the hazard drill. We refer to
this as “driving in space”.
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buffer of ‘safety space’ or if you like a
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safety bubble all around you at all times.
The higher your speed (or greater your
stopping distance) the bigger the bubble
needs to be.

· Space to the front

Always allow yourself enough room to
stop. On narrow country roads with a
limited view, this may be as much as
twice your overall stopping distance (to
leave room for the idiot coming the
other way!).

· Space to the sides

Make sure that you leave enough room
for pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists
and other vehicles. If you are unsure
whether or not you will fit through a
gap, you won’t! Give parked cars and
pedestrians at the side of the road
plenty of clearance. Remember
pedestrians are far more vulnerable
then vehicles. Allow for car doors
opening or children appearing from
between parked cars or pedestrians
wandering onto the road particularly in
crowded streets or joggers on country
roads moving out to avoid puddles or
mud on the road side. Position your car
accordingly and reduce speed as the
space to your sides is reduced.

· Space to the rear

If other vehicles follow too close slow
down and let them pass. Remember
that it’s your neck that will suffer if
someone hits your car from the back!
The less space you have at the back the
more you need at the front.

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Highway Code supplementry notes
Introduction
Unfortunately about 12% of the theory test
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Make of vehicle.
Size of engine.
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questions cannot be answered by the - Number of years driving experience.
Highway Code. Consequently, we have - Full or provisional licence holder.
grouped these questions together and put - Court convictions, if any.
them into quiz 12. Therefore before you - Where you live.
undertake quiz 12 you will need to read the - Where the vehicle is to be kept and if it
following supplementary notes. has an alarm.
- Intended use of vehicle.
1. Motor Insurance - No Claims Bonus (a discount given to
It is a legal requirement that before you drivers off their insurance premium for
drive a vehicle on public roads you have each year they do not make a claim).
the proper insurance cover. Indeed to - Amount of excess (the amount you are
obtain a vehicle excise licence (i.e. a tax required to pay towards each claim the
disc) it is necessary for you to have higher the excess the lower the
insurance cover. There are three main premium).
types. These are: - Completion of Pass Plus Scheme (a
scheme to give new drivers more
- Third Party Insurance experience by taking further training
This is the legal minimum cover and is with an Approved Driving Instructor
also the cheapest. It covers anyone who after passing their test). Everyone who
you might injure or whose property you takes and passes the course will get
might damage. It does not cover your reduced premiums with certain
own property or injury to yourself. insurance companies.
- Third Party, Fire and Theft
This offers the same benefits as third A Cover Note is a document issued by an
party insurance but also covers your Insurance Company on receipt of a
own vehicle should it be damaged by deposit, or full premium which has been
fire or stolen. paid for third party only, third party, fire
- Fully Comprehensive and theft, or comprehensive insurance
This is the best and the most expensive. cover for your vehicle for the risks stated.
As well as the benefits of the two This document is usually issued for a
previous types it also covers damage to limited period of time, which is normally
your own vehicle and injury to yourself. one calendar month from the date of issue.
The Cover Note is a temporary substitute
The cost of insurance (i.e. the premium which is issued until such times as a proper
paid) varies from company to company insurance certificate, can by provided by
and also depends on certain factors. These the Insurance Company concerned.
include:

- Age of driver (e.g. people in the age

group 17 to 25 years are the most likely
to have an accident, therefore the
younger the driver the more expensive
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2. The Environment
The car is no longer a luxury. It has now
- Avoid using the car for very short
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journeys particularly when the engine is
become an essential part of modern life. As cold.
more and more cars are using our roads - Use public transport.
they are unfortunately having a detrimental - Make sure your car is properly serviced
effect on the environment. and the engine is correctly tuned.
- Inflate your tyres to the correct
As fuel is burned in the engine it produces pressure. Under inflated tyres increase
waste gases which are toxic and harmful. fuel consumption.
These pollutants are released into the air - Avoid rapid acceleration or harsh
causing damage to plant life and human braking because this leads to increased
health problems such as asthma. Buildings fuel consumption.
are now showing the effects of these - Slow down as the faster you go the
pollutants as stone and brickwork start to more fuel you will use. At 70mph a
deteriorate. vehicle will use up to 30% more fuel
than at 50mph.
The more cars that are being used means - Do not carry unnecessary weight in
that we need to make more roads or widen your car.
the existing ones. This changes the - Remove your roof rack when not in use.
landscape and disrupts wildlife. More fuel - Have your vehicle’s engine converted to
is also being used which depletes our unleaded fuel.
natural resources, pollutes the air and adds - Plan well ahead when driving so as to
to global warming. avoid braking hard.
- Do not over rev the engine in the lower
All modern vehicles with a petrol engine gears.
are now fitted with a catalytic converter.
Catalytic Converters reduce the harmful If you service your own car do not dispose
gases given out by the engine, such as of the old engine oil by pouring it down
exhaust emissions, their function is to act the drain as it is harmful to the
like a filter, removing some of the toxic environment, illegal and could result in
waste normally given out, into the air. The prosecution. Also be careful about the way
MOT test now includes a strict emissions you dispose of the car battery as this also
test to ensure that car engines are properly poses a potential hazard to the
tuned so that pollution is reduced. environment. In both cases take them to a
local authority refuse site or garage who
The responsibility for looking after the will have facilities to dispose of them
environment cannot rest solely on the safely. Remember, this is our world and we
shoulders of the motor vehicle must do everything we can to protect it.
manufacturers. Drivers themselves can do
a lot to reduce the effects of pollution, for If in a city use trams where available.
example: They are environmentally friendly because
- Share a vehicle with someone who they reduce noise pollution, use electricity
makes the same journey. and reduce town traffic.
- Walk or cycle instead of using the car.

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3. Tyres
It is vitally important that the tyres on your
4. Fuel
Leaded petrol is becoming increasingly
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car are in good condition and inflated to unpopular because of its high lead content
the correct pressure. They are your only and bad effect on the environment. Used
contact with the road and will not grip mainly in older cars, it is gradually being
safely if they are in bad condition. Check phased out.
the condition of your tyres regularly and
replace them if necessary. The walls of the 5. Power Steering
tyres should be free from cuts and bulges. Power steering is becoming increasingly
common in modern cars. A motor assists
The tread depth should be a minimum of the driver when he turns the steering
1.6mm across the central three quarters of wheel, making it easier to steer as the
the breadth of the tyre and around the driver does not need as much strength to
entire circumference. This is the minimum turn the wheel. The steering on a car fitted
legal requirement. with power steering seems lighter than that
on a car fitted with conventional steering.
If the tyres are worn unevenly this could
be due to the wheels not being aligned or Because of this you need to be particularly
balanced correctly. Alternatively it may be careful not to steer while the vehicle is
a fault with the suspension or braking stationary as this may cause damage to the
systems. Get it checked and put right. If tyres and the steering mechanism.
the wheels are not balanced correctly this
can cause a vibration on the steering wheel 6. Oil and electrics
as you drive. Oil is a vital component needed to
lubricate the engine of your car. Check the
Tyre pressures should be checked weekly oil level weekly and before any long
and before any long journey, particularly journey. Top up as required with the
one which will include motorway driving. correct grade of oil.
Always try to check pressures when the
tyres are cold so as to get a more accurate How to check the oil level
reading. Recommended tyre pressures for - Oil should be checked when the engine
each vehicle can be found in the owner’s is cold.
handbook. - Park your car on level ground.
- Raise bonnet and locate the dipstick on
Tyres can be inflated to a higher pressure the engine block.
(but never more than the recommended - Take the dipstick out and wipe clean
maximum) when carrying a heavy load or with a dry-cloth.
driving at speed for long distances. Under- - Note the markings on the dipstick which
inflated tyres can reduce stability, make indicate the lowest and highest levels.
steering heavy, affect breaking efficiency - Push the dipstick fully back into the
and cause the car to use more fuel. It is an engine block.
offence to drive a car with an incorrectly - Take the dipstick out and see where the
inflated tyre. oil level has reached.
- If oil is below the minimum then top up
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that could damage the engine seals and
Do not hang anything from the rear view
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mirror as it will restrict your view as well
gaskets and cause oil leaks. It can also as distract your attention.
result in the vehicle’s exhaust becoming
very smoky. If oil is above the Playing loud music will prevent you from
minimum then no oil is required. hearing anything else, particularly the
sirens of emergency vehicles. You can gain
How to check your battery fluid levels a lot of information about your
The distilled water in your battery cells surroundings by listening as well as
may occasionally need to be topped up. looking.
You do this by filling each cell until the
distilled water is just above the cell plate. Do not drive if you are angry or upset as
this will seriously affect your
7. Brakes concentration. If you are still feeling angry
You can check the brake fluid level after an argument, you should always give
regularly and keep it topped up by yourself time to calm down, before
following the instructions in the owner’s attempting to set out on any journey.
handbook.
10. Mirrors
Excessive use of the foot brake, There are three main mirrors fitted to your
particularly when travelling down a long car: an interior mirror and two exterior
steep downhill gradient, will normally mirrors. The surface of the exterior mirrors
cause the brakes to overheat and they are is usually convex which gives a wider field
liable to become less effective. This is of vision but makes vehicles appear to be
known as “Brake Fade” which is more further away than they actually are. The
likely to happen on cars fitted with drum surface of the interior mirror is flat,
brakes, but it can still apply to those fitted making it easier to judge the speed,
with disc brakes as well. To assist with the distance and position of following vehicles
control of the car and avoid brake fade, it than when looking in the exterior mirrors.
is advisable to make use of an appropriate
lower gear in accordance with the
steepness of gradient.

8. Cooling System
The level of water/coolant mix must not be FLAT CONVEX

allowed to drop below the minimum level

marked on the bottle. Instructions on how
to refill and keep it topped up can be found
in the owner’s handbook.

9. Distractions If you are dazzled by the lights of

When driving it is important that your following vehicles when driving at night
attention is concentrated on the task of set your interior mirror to ‘antidazzle’. Just
driving and that there are no unnecessary behind the lower edge of the mirror is a
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still be able to see the lights of the vehicles

behind but the dazzle will be greatly
12. Stopping in an Emergency
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If you need to stop in an emergency quick
reduced. Always remember to reset the reactions can save vital seconds and even a
mirror by pushing the lever towards the life. React as soon as you can, while
windscreen. keeping control of the car by retaining both
hands on the steering wheel.
11. Dashboard
There are several warning lights which The quicker you apply the foot brake the
come on to warn the driver of any sooner the car will stop. Be careful though.
problems or to give information about the If you press the brake too hard or ‘slam’
functions selected. Details of all the the brakes on your car is likely to skid.
warning lights on your car can be found in Some modern cars are fitted with an
the owner’s handbook. Make sure you antilocking brake system (ABS) which
know what these lights mean. Three of the senses when the wheels are about to lock
most important lights are described below: and very quickly releases the braking
pressure such that the wheels are allowed
Brake Warning Light “!” to turn very slowly spreading the frictional
If this light with an exclamation force over more of the tyre. This allows
mark in a circle comes on when optimum braking to be achieved on a
you are driving it could indicate normal road surface while allowing the
that there is a fault within the braking driver to steer the car at the same time.
system. This could be dangerous and so ABS is slightly less effective on icy, wet or
you should stop as soon as you can, trying loose surfaces and the brakes are only as
not to rely on the brakes too much, and get good as the tyre grip on the road.
the braking system checked by a qualified
mechanic. This light may also come on 13. First Aid
when the handbrake is applied so make It may happen that one day you come
sure you release the handbrake fully and across the scene of, or are involved in, an
the light goes out. accident so it may be helpful to be familiar
with a few basic first aid procedures.
Parking Brake Light “P” Firstly there is the ABC procedure for
Some cars have this light with the dealing with unconscious accident victims.
letter “P” in a circle. This light Please refer to the Highway Code Annex 7
comes on when the handbrake is first aid on the road, pages 92-93. The B
applied. If the hand-brake is not released part of the procedure stands for breathing.
properly the light will stay on. Also see Although the Highway Code explains how
above. to give mouth to mouth resuscitation it
does not explain the need to blow
Headlight/Fog light indicator lights“=D” particularly gently when dealing with a
This light with a side view of a young child.
headlight with a series of vertical
lines in front indicates that your Back Injury
lights are on full beam as opposed to Any casualty you suspect has a back or
dipped beam. neck injury should not be moved unless
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helmet of an injured motorcyclist unless it
15. Fuel Spillage
Fuel is a precious commodity and all
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is absolutely essential as serious injury precautions to avoid wasting it should be
could result. taken. If you suspect that the fuel tank of
your vehicle is leaking have it checked
Burns and, if necessary, replaced. Your leaking
If any casualty is suffering from burns, no fuel tank may result in a fire or an
matter how severe, it is possible that they explosion. While leaking diesel might not
could go into immediate nervous shock. ignite it will make the road surface
This will cause them to go pale, confused, extremely slippery. When refuelling make
anxious, frightened or they may even faint. sure you do not overfill the tank and
ensure that the filler cap is securely
Douse the burns with a cold, clean, non- fastened.
toxic liquid unless they are very severe, in
which case the burn should be lightly 16. Manoeuvring
covered with a clean cloth and professional You can legally remove your seat belt
medical attention sought immediately. when performing any manoeuvre that
Never try to remove anything which is includes reversing. This allows you greater
stuck to the burn. Leave that to the experts. freedom to move around and turn your
head for better observation. Always check
14. Hills all around before you start to reverse. If
When going uphill it is more difficult to you are not sure whether or not it is clear
maintain or increase speed as the engine behind your vehicle, get out and have a
has to work harder to make the car go look. If you cannot see clearly as you
faster. You may find you will need to reverse get someone to guide you.
change to a lower gear to give you more
power. Ideally you should change down There are many dangers as you reverse,
before you start to climb the hill. mainly from approaching traffic and
pedestrians. Keep your speed down and
The brakes will slow the car down quicker give yourself time to take good
when going uphill. Remember to apply the observations. Before you steer check for
handbrake once you have stopped on an other road users as the front of your
uphill gradient otherwise the car will roll vehicle may swing out into the path of
back. another vehicle.

When going downhill the engine is helped 17. Vehicle Loading

along by the weight of the car (i.e. gravity) As a driver it is your responsibility to
and so it will travel faster, making it more ensure that your vehicle is loaded properly
difficult to slow down, as the brakes have and safely. If you have to carry a load it
less effect. Select a lower gear before you must be fastened securely and not stick out
start to go down a hill. Using a lower gear dangerously. A heavy load on a roof rack
in this manner to reduce the speed of the will reduce the stability of your vehicle
car is known as engine braking. and make it more difficult to handle.

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18. Signs and Markings

The majority of road signs and road do so would cause danger by potentially
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drivers not to wait or park in this area. To

markings are explained in The Highway blocking the view of children crossing the
Code. However there are a few less road or drivers driving up or down the
common ones which are not included. road.
Some of these are explained below.
Yellow lines are sometimes
This sign with a “P” over a car on a painted across the road
raised verge on a blue background surface on the approach
means that you may legally park to a hazard, such
your car fully on the verge or as a roundabout.
footpath. Their function is to
make the driver aware of his speed
This arrow sign with a “P and direct them to slow down.
+” and a silhouette of a
bus on a blue background Some road markings, such as the white
is becoming more common. It indicates an lines between the motorway carriageway
area where a Park and Ride system is in and the hard shoulder, have raised areas at
operation. You can park your car in an out- regular intervals which make a noise as
of-town car park and a bus service is you drive over them. These rumble devices
provided to take you into the town. This are there to alert the driver to a hazard, in
system is successful in keeping traffic out this case the edge of the carriageway, or to
of busy town centres. encourage the driver to slow down as
would be the case if the yellow lines
You will find this sign with an “R” illustrated above were slightly raised. Red
on a green background at intervals raised lines may be used in place of the
alongside the road, indicating that yellow lines for exactly the same purpose.
you are travelling on the Ring Road.
To separate traffic flowing in opposite
On the approach to a directions, particularly on bends, you may
concealed railway crossing see an area in the middle of the road
you might see countdown painted red enclosed with broken or
markings denoting the distance to the stop unbroken white lines with white diagonal
line. Red diagonal strips on a white strips. This area is designed to discourage
background. Each red strip represents one drivers from moving too close to the centre
third of the distance to the level crossing, of the road and therefore present a hazard
i.e. 150 yards, 100 yards, 50 yards or to oncoming vehicles that may do the
similarly 90 yards, 60 yards, 30 yards. same.

When driving through a tunnel make sure

you look out for variable message signs.
Drivers sometimes ignore “SCHOOL These signs will provide warnings and
KEEP CLEAR” road makings that are orders as necessary.
used to mark where school children cross
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silhouette of a man
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Should the trailer and the towing vehicle
become separated this will break and apply
running towards an open the brakes to the trailer.
door on a green background is found in
tunnels, indicating the Emergency Exit For 21. Automatic Transmission
Pedestrians. A car fitted with automatic transmission
will change gear automatically. Sometimes
19. Lane Discipline the driver may need quick acceleration, for
If you find that you are in the wrong lane example to overtake. This can be achieved
do not move across immediately. Carry on by pressing the accelerator pedal all the
in that lane until you can change lanes way to the floor, causing a quick change to
safely or, if it is not possible to change a lower gear, so speed can be increased
lanes, continue in your lane and find quickly. This technique is known as ‘kick
another way back to your route. down’.

The same applies to a one-way street. If 22. Four Wheel Drive

you find yourself travelling down a one- Most cars are two wheel drive which
way street but you need to go in the means that either the front or rear wheels
opposite direction, you must not turn are driven by the engine, the other two are
round. Continue to the end of the road and either pushed or pulled along. However
then find an alternative route to your some vehicles are fitted with four wheel
destination. drive which means that all four wheels are
driven by the engine. One of the main
20. Towing benefits of this system is that road holding
When towing a caravan or trailer there are is improved.
a few basic principles you need to follow.
Never exceed the manufacturer’s 23. Emergency Vehicles
recommended maximum weight that can When driving along always be on the look
be towed by your car or the maximum out for emergency vehicles. You can
nose weight that can be applied to the tow recognise them by their flashing blue lights
ball (details can be found in owner’s and loud sirens. They include police, fire
handbook). It is usually safest for the brigade, ambulance, coastguard, blood
loaded weight of the trailer not to exceed transfusion service, bomb disposal and
85% of the kerbside (empty) weight of the mountain rescue vehicles. If you see a
towing vehicle. Passengers must never be vehicle with a green flashing light treat it
allowed to travel in a caravan when it is just the same as this is a doctor on an
being towed. Fit exterior mirrors with emergency call out.
extending arms so you can see clearly
along both sides of the trailer. Fit a 24. Junctions and bends
stabiliser to the tow bar to help reduce the Special care must be taken when emerging
effects of cross winds. from a junction (going from the side road
into the main road).
Before starting on a journey ensure that the
trailer is correctly hitched and that the
breakaway cable is properly connected.

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the car may obscure your view and may

cause you to miss something small like a
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motorcycle.

Make good, early observations as you

approach. This will help you to decide if
you can see clearly enough to determine
whether it is safe to go or not when you get
to the end of the side road. This decision
will be influenced by your zone of vision Emerging at unmarked crossroads
(the amount of the new road you can see to Neither road is the major
either the left or the right as you approach road and therefore no one
the junction). Your zone of vision can be has priority.
limited by parked vehicles, buildings, Consequently
bends, hills, traffic on the main road, trees, you must slow
hedges, walls and fences. down on approach and
be prepared to stop.
As you approach Priority regarding oncoming vehicles is not
the junction your changed, if you are turning right you
zone of vision would need to give way to oncoming
usually improves, but traffic turning left or going straight ahead.
it can be blocked by If you come across a crossroad where the
parked cars. In cases where there is traffic lights have failed you should treat
reduced visibility you can only decide this as a unmarked crossroad, slow down
when it is safe to emerge by edging on approach, look both ways and be
forward very slowly, looking both ways, prepared to stop.
into a position where your zone of vision is
improved. When you want to pull up on the left just
after a junction on the left be very careful
Similarly any vehicles turning left into the not to mislead anyone with your signal.
side road, particularly large vehicles, can You should indicate left just as you pass
hide other vehicles travelling behind or the junction and not before it.
alongside them. Always take extra care at
junctions where visibility is reduced. 25. Motorcyclists and Cyclists
Motorcycles and pedal cycles are not as
Emerging at Y junctions large or as wide as a car and as such are
The procedure for approaching and much more difficult to see. Many accidents
emerging from Y junctions is basically the happen because drivers do not notice them,
same as T-junctions. However, the position particularly at junctions. So always be on
of the vehicle may need to be slightly the look out for them. When driving in
different just prior to emerging to make slow moving queues of traffic
emerging safer and extra observations motorcyclists and pedal cyclists sometimes
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lanes make sure you have checked for
motorcyclists and pedal cycles filtering
vehicle within these areas and you are
advised when following other vehicles, to
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through the traffic. The windscreen and slow down and stay behind them.
door pillows can easily hide motor and
pedal cyclists so be particularly aware of 27. Dead Ground
the blind spots these create. Dead ground
is a section
26. Following Other Vehicles of road that
When following any vehicle always leave is hidden in a dip. Vehicles in this dip
a safe gap between your vehicle and the cannot be seen so care must be taken
one in front. before overtaking to ensure there are no
areas of dead ground hiding the oncoming
When following a large vehicle, such as a traffic.
lorry or double decker bus, always keep
well back, even when travelling slowly. 28. Humpback Bridge
This will allow you a better view of what This type of bridge is found
is happening in front of the lorry and you mainly on rural roads where
will be able to judge when or if you can the road goes over a stream
overtake it safely. Keeping well back also or a river. The ‘hump’ can be
allows the driver of the lorry to see you in quite high and will sometimes hide an
their mirrors. If you cannot see the mirrors oncoming vehicle from view. Consider
on the lorry then the driver cannot see you. using the horn to warn any other road users
of your presence before you start to go
It may be that you find yourself being over the bridge particularly if the road is
followed very closely by another vehicle narrow. You should slow down. Also listen
(tailgating). This can make you feel uneasy out for the horns of other vehicles warning
and pressured into going faster in an effort you and particularly watch for pedestrians
to get away from it. If this happens try to using the bridge.
stay calm and do not speed up as the
following driver will only speed up as 29. Priorities
well. If you can do so safely allow them to The Highway Code says that where there
overtake. Sometimes this is not possible so is an obstruction on your side of the road,
the safest thing you can do is to gradually such as a parked car, you should give way
allow the gap between your vehicle and the to oncoming traffic. However sometimes
one in front to increase to double what it common sense and courtesy should prevail
should be by gradually slowing down. This and the advice of the Highway Code
will then give you more time to slow down altered to suit the situation. For example, if
or stop, should the need arise, without you are travelling downhill and a large
putting yourself in too much danger. heavy vehicle is travelling uphill with an
obstruction on their side of the road, you
When driving in areas where traffic should give way to the lorry allowing them
calming measures are in existence, you to continue up the hill without stopping if
should reduce your speed particularly on it is safe to do so. It is far easier for you to
roads which have speed humps on them. restart downhill than it is for the lorry
You should not attempt to overtake another going uphill.

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Highway Code supplementry notes

30. Bad Weather

If you have to travel in foggy conditions
Puffin crossing is the newest type of
crossing and the least described in the
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always allow extra time for your journey Highway Code. Hence we will describe
as you will have to drive slower and so it this crossing in more detail here.
will take you longer to reach your
destination. Use dipped headlights, even in A puffin crossing is signal controlled. The
daytime fog, and if visibility is reduced to sequence of the lights is the same as
less than 100 metres use your fog lamps. normal traffic lights. They are also
When driving in clear daylight remember operated using a push button. However
to turn your front and rear fog lamps off they also have a sensor which detects when
when they are no longer needed or they someone is within the crossing area. Once
will dazzle other drivers. If it is foggy and activated the lights will not go back to
your journey is not essential, stay in. green until the crossing area is clear of
people and they have reached a safe
In deep snow special wheel chains can be position, which will be detected by the
fitted to help prevent skidding. sensor.

31 Security You should also pay special attention to

If possible you should always park your certain types of pedestrian who are
car in the garage if you have one. This is particularly at risk when crossing the road.
the safest place for it. Failing this you For example, pedestrians over 60 and those
should look to park your car in a secure car under 15, pedestrians who have disabilities
park. If you do have to park your car on or who may be deaf and/or blind. If you
the street try to look for a prominent see a pedestrian with a dog which has a
position where the car is very visible. At bright yellow coat, collar and lead then this
night make sure the area is also well lit. If informs you that the pedestrian is deaf. If
you have a local vehicle watch scheme in the person is carrying a white stick they
operation join this so that you can help to are blind and if they are carrying a white
protect your car when parked near your stick with a red band they are blind and
home. If you install a car radio/CD/DVD deaf.
make sure it is security coded.
33. Night-time Driving
32. Pedestrian Crossings At night you will not be able to see as far
There are four main types of pedestrian as you can in daylight and so the way you
crossing. These are the zebra crossing, drive must change to allow for the
pelican crossing, puffin crossing and the conditions. Make sure you switch on your
toucan crossing. Pelican, puffin and toucan vehicle lights so you can see and be seen.
crossings are controlled by traffic lights. Only use main beam headlights on roads
Even if a traffic light is on green you without street lamps. These lights are very
should always be prepared to stop, bright and can dazzle the drivers of
particularly, if pedestrians have been oncoming vehicles or vehicles in front so
waiting for sometime and as a switch to dipped headlights if another
consequence you suspect that the green vehicle approaches you or overtakes you.
light may shortly change to red. If a vehicle is overtaking (and there is no
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headlights until the vehicle passes you.
Your main beam will help the overtaking
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located along the edge of the motorway
approximately 1 mile apart. They are
vehicle to see if there are any hazards up connected to police control who can locate
ahead that would make the manoeuvre you from the number on the box. If you
unsafe. Beware of bends if you overtake break down use the emergency telephone
anything. It is difficult to see as far in the not a mobile telephone as you may not
dark and it is not easy to judge distances. know exactly where you are. To find the
nearest emergency telephone look for the
When waiting in a traffic queue at a small marker posts which will have an
junction use the handbrake and do not keep arrow on them pointing in the direction of
your foot on the brake pedal as the lights the closest one. When using an emergency
can dazzle the driver behind. telephone always face the oncoming
traffic.
34. Motorways
Once you have passed your driving test If you see a car on the hard shoulder
you are allowed to drive on the motorway. displaying a HELP pennant this means the
The traffic travels faster which means that driver is disabled and may need assistance
conditions change rapidly. You need to be in calling for the breakdown services.
alert and have total concentration.
Continuous high speeds may increase the
risk of your vehicle breaking down so
remember to particularly check your
vehicle carefully before you embark on a
long motorway journey.

As you join the motorway the slip road

may be divided into lanes or separated
from the main carriageway by white
chevron road marking. You must not cross
the solid white line; it is there to keep the
lanes of traffic separate. If you are
travelling along the left hand lane of a
motorway and you see vehicles ahead
joining from a slip road be prepared to
move into another lane to help the merging
traffic.

You must not stop on the motorway except

in an emergency, in which case use the
hard shoulder. Emergency telephones are

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The Highway Code quiz programme
1. Rules for motorcyclists
and drivers
Question: 1.5
A toucan crossing is different from
Question: 1.10
c
The most important reason for having
Before completing quiz 1 read other crossings because a properly adjusted head restraint is to
Highway Code rules 5, 25, 33, 65, Mark one answer Mark one answer
69, 72-84. a) moped riders can use it a) make you more comfortable
b) it is controlled by a traffic warden b) help you to avoid neck injury
Question: 1.1 c) it is controlled by two flashing c) help you to relax
At night you see a pedestrian wearing lights d) help you to maintain your driving
reflective clothing and carrying a bright d) cyclists can use it position
red light. What does this mean? HC rule 65 HC rule 73
Mark one answer
a) You are approaching roadworks Question: 1.6 Question: 1.11
b) You are approaching an organised At which type of crossing are cyclists It is important to wear suitable shoes
walk allowed to ride across with when you are driving. Why is this?
c) You are approaching a slow- pedestrians? Mark one answer
moving vehicle Mark one answer a) To prevent wear on the pedals
d) You are approaching an accident a) Toucan b) To maintain control of the pedals
black spot b) Puffin c) To enable you to adjust your seat
HC rule 5 c) Pelican d) To enable you to walk for
d) Zebra assistance if you break down
Question: 1.2 HC rule 65 HC rule 73
At toucan crossings
Mark two answers Question: 1.7 Question: 1.12
a) there is no flashing amber light Who can use a toucan crossing? What will reduce the risk of neck injury
b) cyclists are not permitted Mark two answers resulting from a collision?
c) there is a continuously flashing a) Trains Mark one answer
amber beacon b) Cyclists a) An air-sprung seat
d) pedestrians and cyclists may cross c) Buses b) Anti-lock brakes
e) you only stop if someone is waiting d) Pedestrians c) A collapsible steering wheel
to cross e) Trams d) A properly adjusted head restraint
HC rules 25 65 175 HC rule 65 HC rule 73

Question: 1.3 Question: 1.8 Question: 1.13

The left-hand pavement is closed due In daylight, an approaching If a trailer swerves or snakes when you
to street repairs. What should you do? motorcyclist is using a dipped are towing it you should
Mark one answer headlight. Why? Mark one answer
a) Watch out for pedestrians walking Mark one answer a) ease off the accelerator and
in the road a) So that the rider can be seen more reduce your speed
b) Use your right hand mirror more easily b) let go of the steering wheel and
often b) To stop the battery overcharging let it correct itself
c) Speed up to get past the road c) To improve the rider’s vision c) brake hard and hold the pedal
works quicker d) The rider is inviting you to proceed down
d) Position close to the left hand kerb HC rule 69 d) increase your speed as quickly
HC rule 33 as possible
Question: 1.9 HC rule 74
Question: 1.4 Motorcyclists should wear bright
At toucan crossings, apart from clothing mainly because Question: 1.14
pedestrians you should be aware of Mark one answer Any load that is carried on a roof rack
Mark one answer a) they must do so by law MUST be
a) emergency vehicles emerging b) it helps keep them cool in summer Mark one answer
b) buses pulling out c) the colours are popular a) securely fastened when driving
c) trams crossing in front d) drivers often do not see them b) carried only when strictly
d) cyclists riding across HC rule 69 necessary
HC rule 65 c) as light as possible
d) covered with plastic sheeting
HC rule 74
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Question: 1.15
You are towing a caravan along a
Question: 1.20
Car passengers MUST wear a seat
Question: 1.25
c
After passing your driving test, you
motorway. The caravan begins to belt if one is available, unless they are suffer from ill health. This affects your
swerve from side to side. What should Mark one answer driving. You MUST
you do? a) under 14 years old Mark one answer
Mark one answer b) under 1.5 metres (5 feet) in height a) inform your local police station
a) Ease off the accelerator slowly c) sitting in the rear seat b) get on as best you can
b) Steer sharply from side to side d) exempt for medical reasons c) not inform anyone as you hold a
c) Do an emergency stop HC rule 75 full licence
d) Speed up very quickly d) inform the licensing authority
HC rule 74 Question: 1.21 HC rule 79
You are carrying two 13 year old
Question: 1.16 children and their parents in your car. Question: 1.26
Who is responsible for making sure Who is responsible for seeing that the You must notify the licensing authority
that a vehicle is not overloaded? children wear seat belts? when
Mark one answer Mark one answer Mark three answers
a) The driver of the vehicle a) The children’s parents a) your health affects your driving
b) The owner of the items being b) You, the driver b) your eyesight does not meet a set
carried c) The front-seat passenger standard
c) The person who loaded the vehicle d) The children c) you intend lending your vehicle
d) The licensing authority HC rule 76 d) your vehicle requires an MOT
HC rule 74 certificate
Question: 1.22 e) you change your vehicle
Question: 1.17 You are driving the children of a friend HC rules 79 81
Overloading your vehicle can seriously home from school. They are both
affect the under 14 years old. Who is Question: 1.27
Mark two answers responsible for making sure they wear During periods of illness your ability to
a) gearbox a seat belt? drive may be impaired. You MUST
b) steering Mark one answer Mark two answers
c) handling a) An adult passenger a) see your doctor each time before
d) battery life b) The children you drive
e) journey time c) You, the driver b) only take smaller doses of any
HC rule 74 d) Your friend medicines
HC rule 76 c) be medically fit to drive
Question: 1.18 d) not drive after taking certain
How can you stop a caravan snaking Question: 1.23 medicines
from side to side? Which of these is a suitable restraint e) take all your medicines with you
Mark one answer for a child under three years? when you drive
a) Turn the steering wheel slowly to Mark one answer HC rules 79 84
each side a) A child seat
b) Accelerate to increase your speed b) An adult holding a child Question: 1.28
c) Stop as quickly as you can c) An adult seat belt As a driver you find that your eyesight
d) Slow down very gradually d) A lap belt has become very poor. Your optician
HC rule 74 HC rule 78 says they cannot help you. The law
says that you should tell
Question: 1.19 Question: 1.24 Mark one answer
A child under three years is being Rear-facing baby seats should NEVER a) the licensing authority
carried in your vehicle. They should be be used on a seat protected with b) your own doctor
secured in a restraint. Which of these Mark one answer c) the local police station
is suitable? a) an airbag d) another optician
Mark one answer b) seat belts HC rules 79 81 83
a) An adult holding a child c) head restraints
b) A lap belt d) seat covers
c) A baby carrier HC rule 78
d) An adult seat belt
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The Highway Code quiz programme
Question: 1.29
You are on a motorway. You feel tired.
Question: 1.33
Which TWO things would help to keep
Question: 1.37
c
You are planning a long journey. Do
You should you alert during a long journey? you need to plan rest stops?
Mark one answer Mark two answers Mark one answer
a) carry on but go slowly a) Finishing your journey as fast as a) Yes, you should plan to stop every
b) leave the motorway at the next exit you can half an hour
c) complete your journey as quickly b) Keeping off the motorways and b) Yes, regular stops help
as possible using country roads concentration
d) stop on the hard shoulder c) Making sure that you get plenty of c) No, you will be less tired if you get
HC rules 80 236 fresh air there as soon as possible
d) Making regular stops for d) No, only fuel stops will be needed
Question: 1.30 refreshments HC rule 80
You feel drowsy when driving. You HC rules 80 236
should Question: 1.38
Mark two answers Question: 1.34 You are about to drive home. You feel
a) stop and rest as soon as possible Driving long distances can be tiring. very tired and have a severe
b) turn the heater up to keep you You can prevent this by headache. You should
warm and comfortable Mark three answers Mark one answer
c) make sure you have a good supply a) stopping every so often for a a) wait until you are fit and well
of fresh air walk before driving
d) continue with your journey but b) opening a window for some fresh b) drive home, but take a tablet for
drive more slowly air headaches
e) close the car windows to help you c) ensuring plenty of refreshment c) drive home if you can stay awake
concentrate breaks for the journey
HC rule 80 d) completing the journey without d) wait for a short time, then drive
stopping home slowly
Question: 1.31 e) eating a large meal before driving HC rule 80
What else can seriously affect your HC rule 80
concentration, other than alcoholic Question: 1.39
drinks? Question: 1.35 On a long motorway journey boredom
Mark three answers If your motorway journey seems boring can cause you to feel sleepy. You
a) Drugs and you feel drowsy while driving, you should
b) Tiredness should Mark two answers
c) Tinted windows Mark one answer a) leave the motorway and find a safe
d) Contact lenses a) open a window and drive to the place to stop
e) Loud music next service area b) keep looking around at the
HC rules 80 84 126 b) stop on the hard shoulder for a surrounding landscape
sleep c) drive faster to complete your
Question: 1.32 c) speed up to arrive at your journey sooner
You start to feel tired while driving. destination sooner d) ensure a supply of fresh air into
What should you do? d) slow down and let other drivers your vehicle
Mark one answer overtake e) stop on the hard shoulder for a
a) Increase your speed slightly HC rules 80 236 rest
b) Decrease your speed slightly HC rules 80 236
c) Find a less busy route Question: 1.36
d) Pull over at a safe place to rest If you are feeling tired it is best to stop
HC rule 80 as soon as you can. Until then you
should
Mark one answer
a) increase your speed to find a
stopping place quickly
b) ensure a supply of fresh air
c) gently tap the steering wheel
d) keep changing speed to improve
concentration
HC rule 80
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Question: 1.40
You are driving along a motorway and
Question: 1.44
Before entering a tunnel it is good
Question: 1.49
c
Drinking any amount of alcohol is likely
become tired. You should advice to to
Mark two answers Mark one answer Mark three answers
a) stop at the next service area and a) put on your sunglasses a) slow down your reactions to
rest b) check tyre pressures hazards
b) leave the motorway at the next exit c) change to a lower gear b) increase the speed of your
and rest d) tune your radio to a local channel reactions
c) increase your speed and turn up HC rule 82 c) worsen your judgement of speed
the radio volume d) improve your awareness of danger
d) close all your windows and set Question: 1.45 e) give a false sense of confidence
heating to warm Before driving through a tunnel what HC rule 83
e) pull up on the hard shoulder and should you do?
change drivers Mark one answer Question: 1.50
HC rules 80 236 a) Switch your radio off Which THREE of these are likely
b) Remove any sunglasses effects of drinking alcohol?
Question: 1.41 c) Close your sunroof Mark three answers
You are travelling on a motorway. You d) Switch on windscreen wipers a) Reduced co-ordination
decide you need a rest. You should HC rule 82 b) Increased confidence
Mark two answers c) Poor judgement
a) stop on the hard shoulder Question: 1.46 d) Increased concentration
b) go to a service area Which of the following types of glasses e) Faster reactions
c) park on the slip road should NOT be worn when driving at f) Colour blindness
d) park on the central reservation night? HC rule 83
e) leave at the next exit Mark one answer
HC rules 80 236 a) Half-moon Question: 1.51
b) Round What advice should you give to a
Question: 1.42 c) Bi-focal driver who has had a few alcoholic
You find that you need glasses to read d) Tinted drinks at a party?
vehicle number plates at the required HC rule 82 Mark one answer
distance. When MUST you wear a) Have a strong cup of coffee and
them? Question: 1.47 then drive home
Mark one answer You go to a social event and need to b) Drive home carefully and slowly
a) Only in bad weather conditions drive a short time after. What c) Go home by public transport
b) At all times when driving precaution should you take? d) Wait a short while and then drive
c) Only when you think it necessary Mark one answer home
d) Only in bad light or at night time a) Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty HC rule 83
HC rule 81 stomach
b) Drink plenty of coffee after drinking
Question: 1.43 alcohol
You are about to drive home. You c) Avoid drinking alcohol completely
cannot find the glasses you need to d) Drink plenty of milk before drinking
wear. You should alcohol
Mark one answer HC rule 83
a) drive home slowly, keeping to quiet
roads Question: 1.48
b) borrow a friend’s glasses and use Which THREE result from drinking
those alcohol?
c) drive home at night, so that the Mark three answers
lights will help you a) Less control
d) find a way of getting home without b) A false sense of confidence
driving c) Faster reactions
HC rule 81 d) Poor judgement of speed
e) Greater awareness of danger
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The Highway Code quiz programme
Question: 1.52
You are invited to a pub lunch. You
Question: 1.56
You take some cough medicine given
2. General rules part 1
Before completing quiz 2 read
c
know that you will have to drive in the to you by a friend. What should you do Highway Code rules 85 - 105.
evening. What is your best course of before driving?
action? Mark one answer Question: 2.1
a) Ask your friend if taking the Signals are normally given by direction
medicine affected their driving indicators and
b) Drink some strong coffee one hour Mark one answer
before driving a) brake lights
c) Check the label to see if the b) side lights
medicine will affect your driving c) fog lights
d) Drive a short distance to see if the d) interior lights
medicine is affecting your driving HC rule 85
HC rule 84
Mark one answer Question: 2.2
a) Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks Question: 1.57 Your indicators may be difficult to see
b) Not drink any alcohol at all Your doctor has given you a course of in bright sunlight. What should you do?
c) Have some milk before drinking medicine. Why should you ask how it Mark one answer
alcohol will affect you? a) Put your indicator on earlier
d) Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic Mark one answer b) Give an arm signal as well as
drinks a) Drugs make you a better driver by using your indicator
HC rule 83 quickening your reactions c) Touch the brake several times to
b) You will have to let your insurance show the stop lights
Question: 1.53 company know about the medicine d) Turn as quickly as you can
How does alcohol affect you? c) Some types of medicine can cause HC rule 85
Mark one answer your reactions to slow down
a) It speeds up your reactions d) The medicine you take may affect Question: 2.3
b) It increases your awareness your hearing You are signalling to turn right in busy
c) It improves your co-ordination HC rule 84 traffic. How would you confirm your
d) It reduces your concentration intention safely?
HC rule 83 Question: 1.58 Mark one answer
You are taking drugs that are likely to a) Sound the horn
Question: 1.54 affect your driving. What should you b) Give an arm signal
You are about to return home from do? c) Flash your headlights
holiday when you become ill. A doctor Mark one answer d) Position over the centre line
prescribes drugs which are likely to a) Seek medical advice before driving HC rule 85
affect your driving. You b) Limit your driving to essential
should journeys Question: 2.4
Mark one answer c) Only drive if accompanied by a full Why should you make sure that your
a) drive only if someone is with you licence-holder indicators have been cancelled after
b) avoid driving on motorways d) Drive only for short distances turning?
c) not drive yourself HC rule 84 Mark one answer
d) never drive at more than 30 mph a) To avoid flattening the battery
HC rule 84 Question: 1.59 b) To avoid misleading other road
You are not sure if your cough users
Question: 1.55 medicine will affect you. What TWO c) To avoid dazzling other road users
You have been taking medicine for a things should you do? d) To avoid damage to the indicator
few days which made you feel drowsy. Mark two answers relay
Today you feel better but still need to a) Ask your doctor HC rule 85
take the medicine. You should only b) Check the medicine label
drive c) Drive if you feel alright
Mark one answer d) Ask a friend or relative for advice
a) if your journey is necessary HC rule 84
b) at night on quiet roads
c) if someone goes with you
d) after checking with your doctor
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Question: 2.5
You think the driver of the vehicle in
Question: 2.8
On which THREE occasions MUST
Question: 2.12
c
You should ONLY flash your headlights
front has forgotten to cancel their right you stop your vehicle? to other road users
indicator. You should Mark three answers Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) When involved in an accident a) to show that you are giving way
a) flash your lights to alert the driver b) At a red traffic light b) to show that you are about to turn
b) sound your horn before c) When signalled to do so by a c) to tell them that you have right of
overtaking police officer way
c) overtake on the left if there is d) At a junction with double broken d) to let them know that you are there
room white lines HC rule 90
d) stay behind and not overtake e) At a pelican crossing when the
HC rules 86 143 amber light is flashing and no Question: 2.13
pedestrians are crossing You are travelling at the legal speed
Question: 2.6 HC rules 89 151 260 limit. A vehicle comes up quickly
You are waiting at a T-junction. A behind, flashing its headlights. You
vehicle is coming from the right with Question: 2.9 should
the left signal flashing. What should There is a police car following you. Mark one answer
you do? The police officer flashes the a) accelerate to make a gap behind
headlights and points to the left. What you
should you do? b) our brake lights
Mark one answer c) maintain your speed to prevent the
a) Turn at the next left vehicle from overtaking
b) Pull up on the left d) allow the vehicle to overtake
c) Stop immediately HC rule 91
d) Move over to the left
HC rule 89 Question: 2.14
You must NOT sound your horn
Mark one answer Question: 2.10 Mark one answer
a) Move out and accelerate hard How will a police officer in a patrol a) between 10 pm and 6 am in a
b) Wait until the vehicle starts to turn vehicle normally get you to stop? built-up area
in Mark one answer b) at any time in a built-up area
c) Pull out before the vehicle a) Flash the headlights, indicate left c) between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a
reaches the junction and point to the left built-up area
d) Move out slowly b) Wait until you stop, then approach d) between 11.30 pm and 6 am on
HC rule 86 you any road
c) Use the siren, overtake, cut in front HC rule 92
Question: 2.7 and stop
You MUST stop when signalled to do d) Pull alongside you, use the siren Question: 2.15
so by which THREE of these? and wave you to stop When may you sound the horn?
Mark three answers HC rule 89 Mark one answer
a) A police officer a) To give you right of way
b) A pedestrian Question: 2.11 b) To attract a friend’s attention
c) A school crossing patrol Other drivers may sometimes flash c) To warn others of your presence
d) A bus driver their headlights at you. In which d) To make slower drivers move over
e) A red traffic light situation are they allowed to do this? HC rule 92
HC rules 87 89 151 Mark one answer
a) To warn of a radar speed trap Question: 2.16
ahead When should you NOT use your horn
b) To show that they are giving way in a built-up area?
to you Mark one answer
c) To warn you of their presence a) Between 8 pm and 8 am
d) To let you know there is a fault with b) Between 9 pm and dawn
your vehicle c) Between dusk and 8 am
HC rule 90 d) Between 11.30 pm and 7 am
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Question: 2.17
You must not use your horn when you
Question: 2.21
You are on a motorway at night with
Question: 2.25
c
You are travelling on a well-lit road at
are stationary other vehicles just ahead of you. night in a built-up area. By using
Mark one answer Which lights should you have on? dipped headlights you will be able to
a) unless a moving vehicle may Mark one answer Mark one answer
cause you danger a) Front fog lights a) see further along the road
b) at any time whatsoever b) Main beam headlights b) go at a much faster speed
c) unless it is used only briefly c) Sidelights only c) switch to main beam quickly
d) except for signalling that you have d) Dipped headlights d) be easily seen by others
just arrived HC rules 93 95 HC rule 95
HC rule 92
Question: 2.22 Question: 2.26
Question: 2.18 You are on a well-lit motorway at night. You are overtaking a car at night. You
What should you use your horn for? You must must be sure that
Mark one answer Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) To alert others to your presence a) use only your sidelights a) you flash your headlights before
b) To allow you right of way b) always use your headlights overtaking
c) To greet other road users c) always use rear fog lights b) you select a higher gear
d) To signal your annoyance d) use headlights only in bad weather c) you have switched your lights to
HC rule 92 HC rule 93 full beam before overtaking
d) you do not dazzle other road users
Question: 2.19 Question: 2.23 HC rule 95
You are driving along this road. The Daytime visibility is poor but not
driver on the left is reversing from a seriously reduced. You should switch Question: 2.27
driveway. You should on You are driving at night on an unlit
Mark one answer road behind another vehicle. You
a) headlights and fog lights should
b) front fog lights Mark one answer
c) dipped headlights a) flash your headlights
d) rear fog lights b) use dipped beam headlights
HC rules 93 95 c) switch off your headlights
d) use full beam headlights
Question: 2.24 HC rule 95
You are driving with your front fog
Mark one answer lights switched on. Earlier fog has now Question: 2.28
a) move to the opposite side of the cleared. What should you do? When MUST you use dipped
road headlights during the day?
b) drive through as you have priority Mark one answer
c) sound your horn and be prepared a) All the time
to stop b) Along narrow streets
d) speed up and drive through quickly c) In poor visibility
HC rule 92 d) When parking
HC rule 95
Question: 2.20
You are driving on a clear night. There Question: 2.29
is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. Mark one answer You are travelling at night. You are
The national speed limit applies. a) Leave them on if other drivers dazzled by headlights coming towards
Which lights should you use? have their lights on you. You should
Mark one answer b) Switch them off as long as visibility Mark one answer
a) Full beam headlights remains good a) pull down your sun visor
b) Sidelights c) Flash them to warn oncoming b) slow down or stop
c) Dipped headlights traffic that it is foggy c) switch on your main beam
d) Fog lights d) Drive with them on instead of your headlights
HC rules 93 95 headlights d) put your hand over your eyes
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Question: 2.30
You are driving on a motorway. You
Question: 2.34
Hazard warning lights should be used
Question: 2.38
c
When are you allowed to use hazard
have to slow down quickly due to a when vehicles are warning lights?
hazard. You should Mark one answer Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) broken down and causing an a) When stopped and temporarily
a) switch on your hazard lights obstruction obstructing traffic
b) switch on your headlights b) faulty and moving slowly b) When travelling during darkness
c) sound your horn c) being towed along a road without headlights
d) flash your headlights d) reversing into a side road c) When parked for shopping on
HC rule 96 HC rule 96 double yellow lines
d) When travelling slowly because
Question: 2.31 Question: 2.35 you are lost
Your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel. For which TWO should you use hazard HC rule 96
What should you do? warning lights?
Mark one answer Mark two answers Question: 2.39
a) Stay in your vehicle and wait for a) When you slow down quickly on a For which of these may you use
the Police motorway because of a hazard hazard warning lights?
b) Stand in the lane behind your ahead Mark one answers
vehicle to warn others b) When you have broken down a) When driving on a motorway to
c) Stand in front of your vehicle to c) When you wish to stop on double warn traffic behind of a hazard
warn oncoming drivers yellow lines ahead
d) Switch on hazard lights then go d) When you need to park on the b) When you are double-parked on a
and call for help immediately pavement two way road
HC rules 96 248 HC rule 96 c) When your direction indicators are
not working
Question: 2.32 Question: 2.36 d) When warning oncoming traffic
You are driving on a motorway. The When may you use hazard warning that you intend to stop
traffic ahead is braking sharply lights when driving? HC rule 96
because of an accident. How could Mark one answer
you warn traffic behind you? a) Instead of sounding the horn in a Question: 2.40
Mark one answer built-up area between 11.30 pm When should you use hazard warning
a) Briefly use the hazard warning and 7 am lights?
lights b) On a motorway or unrestricted Mark one answer
b) Switch on the hazard warning dual carriageway, to warn of a a) When you are double-parked on a
lights continuously hazard ahead two way road
c) Briefly use the rear fog lights c) On rural routes, after a warning b) When your direction indicators are
d) Switch on the headlights sign of animals not working
continuously d) On the approach to toucan c) When warning oncoming traffic
HC rule 96 crossings where cyclists are that you intend to stop
waiting to cross d) When your vehicle has broken
Question: 2.33 HC rule 96 down and is causing an
When may you use hazard warning obstruction
lights? Question: 2.37 HC rules 96 248
Mark one answer You are driving on a motorway. The
a) To park alongside another car car ahead shows its hazard lights for a Question: 2.41
b) To park on double yellow lines short time. This tells you that You are driving through a tunnel. Your
c) When you are being towed Mark one answer vehicle breaks down. What should you
d) When you have broken down a) the driver wants you to overtake do?
HC rule 96 b) the other car is going to change Mark one answer
lanes a) Switch on hazard warning lights
c) traffic ahead is slowing or stopping b) Remain in your vehicle
suddenly c) Wait for the police to find you
d) there is a police speed check d) Rely on CCTV cameras seeing
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Question: 2.42
You are turning left on a slippery road.
Question: 2.47
Anti-lock brakes prevent wheels from
Question: 2.51
c
Your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock
The back of your vehicle slides to the locking. This means the tyres are less brakes. To stop quickly in an
right. You should likely to emergency you should
Mark one answer Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) brake firmly and not turn the a) aquaplane a) brake firmly and pump the brake
steering wheel b) skid pedal on and off
b) steer carefully to the left c) puncture b) brake rapidly and firmly without
c) steer carefully to the right d) wear releasing the brake pedal
d) brake firmly and steer to the left HC rules 99 100 c) brake gently and pump the brake
HC rule 99 pedal on and off
Question: 2.48 d) brake rapidly once, and
Question: 2.43 Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, but immediately release the brake
You are braking on a wet road. Your they may not always prevent skidding. pedal
vehicle begins to skid. It does not have This is most likely to happen when HC rule 100
anti-lock brakes. What is the FIRST driving
thing you should do? Mark two answers Question: 2.52
Mark one answer a) in foggy conditions Your anti-lock brakes warning light
a) Quickly pull up the handbrake b) on surface water stays on. You should
b) Release the footbrake fully c) on loose road surfaces Mark one answer
c) Push harder on the brake pedal d) on dry tarmac a) check the brake fluid level
d) Gently use the accelerator e) at night on unlit roads b) check the footbrake free play
HC rule 99 HC rules 99 100 202 c) check that the handbrake is
released
Question: 2.44 Question: 2.49 d) have the brakes checked
What is the most common cause of You are driving a vehicle fitted with immediately
skidding? anti-lock brakes. You need to stop in HC rule 100
Mark one answer an emergency. You should apply the
a) Worn tyres footbrake Question: 2.53
b) Driver error Mark one answer Your car is fitted with anti-lock brakes.
c) Other vehicles a) slowly and gently You need to stop in an emergency.
d) Pedestrians b) slowly but firmly You should
HC rule 99 c) rapidly and gently Mark one answer
d) rapidly and firmly a) brake normally and avoid turning
Question: 2.45 HC rule 100 the steering wheel
To correct a rear-wheel skid you b) press the brake pedal rapidly and
should Question: 2.50 firmly until you have stopped
Mark one answer Anti-lock brakes reduce the chances of c) keep pushing and releasing the
a) not steer at all a skid occurring particularly when foot brake quickly to prevent
b) steer away from it Mark one answer skidding
c) steer into it a) driving down steep hills d) apply the handbrake to reduce the
d) apply your handbrake b) braking during normal driving stopping distance
HC rule 99 c) braking in an emergency HC rule 100
d) driving on good road surfaces
Question: 2.46 HC rule 100 Question: 2.54
Skidding is mainly caused by Anti-lock brakes are most effective
Mark one answer when you
a) the weather Mark one answer
b) the driver a) keep pumping the foot brake to
c) the vehicle prevent skidding
d) the road b) brake normally, but grip the
HC rule 99 steering wheel tightly
c) brake rapidly and firmly until you
have slowed down
d) apply the handbrake to reduce the
stopping distance
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Question: 2.55
Anti-lock brakes will take effect when
Question: 2.60
When would an anti-lock braking
Question: 2.63
You have just gone through deep
c
Mark one answer system start to work? water. To dry off the brakes you should
a) you do not brake quickly enough Mark one answer Mark one answer
b) excessive brake pressure has a) After the parking brake has been a) accelerate and keep to a high
been applied applied speed for a short time
c) you have not seen a hazard ahead b) When ever pressure on the brake b) go slowly while gently applying the
d) speeding on slippery road surfaces pedal is applied brakes
HC rule 100 c) Just as the wheels are about to c) avoid using the brakes at all for a
lock few miles
Question: 2.56 d) When the normal braking system d) stop for at least an hour to allow
Vehicles fitted with anti-lock brakes fails to operate them time to dry
Mark one answer HC rule 100 HC rule 101
a) are impossible to skid
b) can be steered while you are Question: 2.61 Question: 2.64
braking You have driven through a flood. What What does this sign mean?
c) accelerate much faster is the first thing you should do?
d) are not fitted with a handbrake Mark one answer
HC rule 100 a) Stop and check the tyres
b) Stop and dry the brakes
Question: 2.57 c) Check your exhaust
Anti-lock brakes are of most use when d) Test your brakes
you are HC rule 101
Mark one answer
a) braking gently Question: 2.62
b) driving on worn tyres You are driving along a country road. Mark one answer
c) braking excessively You see this sign. AFTER dealing a) Uneven road surface
d) driving normally safely with the hazard you should b) Bridge over the road
HC rule 100 always c) Road ahead ends
d) Water across the road
Question: 2.58 HC rule 101
Driving a vehicle fitted with anti-lock
brakes allows you to Question: 2.65
Mark one answer Which of the following may apply when
a) brake harder because it is dealing with this hazard?
impossible to skid
b) drive at higher speeds
c) steer and brake at the same time
d) pay less attention to the road Mark one answer
ahead a) check your tyre pressures
HC rule 100 b) switch on your hazard warning
lights
Question: 2.59 c) accelerate briskly
Anti-lock brakes can greatly assist with d) test your brakes
Mark one answer HC rule 101 Mark four answers
a) a higher cruising speed a) It could be more difficult in winter
b) steering control when braking b) Use a low gear and drive slowly
c) control when accelerating c) Use a high gear to prevent
d) motorway driving wheelspin
HC rule 100 d) Test your brakes afterwards
e) Always switch on fog lamps
f) There may be a depth gauge
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Question: 2.66
Why should you test your brakes after
Question: 2.70
You are driving down a steep hill. Why
Question: 2.74
c
You are towing a small caravan on a
this hazard? could keeping the clutch down or dual carriageway. You must not
rolling in neutral for too long be exceed
dangerous?
Mark one answer
a) Fuel consumption will be higher
b) Your vehicle will pick up speed
c) It will damage the engine
d) It will wear tyres out more quickly
HC rule 102

Mark one answer Question: 2.71

a) Because you will be on a slippery Holding the clutch pedal down or Mark one answer
road rolling in neutral for too long while a) 50 mph
b) Because your brakes will be driving will b) 40 mph
soaking wet Mark one answer c) 70 mph
c) Because you will have gone down a) use more fuel d) 60 mph
a long hill b) cause the engine to overheat HC rule 103
d) Because you will have just crossed c) reduce your control
a long bridge d) improve tyre wear Question: 2.75
HC rule 101 HC rule 102 You are on a road that has no traffic
signs. There are street lights. What is
Question: 2.67 Question: 2.72 the speed limit?
Why is coasting wrong? Why could keeping the clutch down or Mark one answer
Mark one answer selecting neutral for long periods of a) 20 mph
a) It will cause the car to skid time be dangerous? b) 30 mph
b) It will make the engine stall Mark one answer c) 40 mph
c) The engine will run faster a) Fuel spillage will occur d) 60 mph
d) There is no engine braking b) Engine damage may be caused HC rule 103
HC rule 102 c) You will have less steering and
braking control Question: 2.76
Question: 2.68 d) It will wear tyres out more quickly What is the national speed limit for
What are TWO main reasons why HC rule 102 cars and motorcycles in the centre
coasting downhill is wrong? lane of a three-lane motorway?
Mark two answers Question: 2.73 Mark one answer
a) Fuel consumption will be higher A single carriageway road has this a) 40 mph
b) The vehicle will pick up speed sign. What is the maximum permitted b) 50 mph
c) It puts more wear and tear on the speed for a car towing a trailer? c) 60 mph
tyres d) 70 mph
d) You have less braking and steering HC rule 103
control
e) It damages the engine Question: 2.77
HC rule 102 What is the national speed limit for
cars and motorcycles on a dual
Question: 2.69 carriageway?
Coasting the vehicle Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) 30 mph
a) improves the driver’s control Mark one answer b) 50 mph
b) makes steering easier a) 30 mph c) 60 mph
c) reduces the driver’s control b) 40 mph d) 70 mph
d) uses more fuel c) 50 mph HC rule 103
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Question: 2.78
There are no speed limit signs on the
Question: 2.83
What is the maximum speed on a
Question: 2.86
When approaching this hazard why
c
road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated? single carriageway road? should you slow down?
Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) By hazard warning lines a) 50 mph
b) By street lighting b) 60 mph
c) By pedestrian islands c) 40 mph
d) By double or single yellow lines d) 70 mph
HC rule 103 HC rule 103

Question: 2.79 Question: 2.84

Where you see street lights but no What is the national speed limit on a
speed limit signs the limit is usually single carriageway road for cars and Mark two answers
Mark one answer motorcycles? a) Because of the bend
a) 30 mph Mark one answer b) Because its hard to see to the right
b) 40 mph a) 70 mph c) Because of approaching traffic
c) 50 mph b) 60 mph d) Because of animals crossing
d) 60 mph c) 50 mph e) Because of the level crossing
HC rule 103 d) 30 mph HC rule 104
HC rule 103
Question: 2.80 Question: 2.87
You are driving a car on a motorway. Question: 2.85 In good conditions, what is the typical
Unless signs show otherwise you must While driving, you see this sign ahead. stopping distance at 70 mph?
NOT exceed You should Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) 53 metres (175 feet)
a) 50 mph b) 60 metres (197 feet)
b) 60 mph c) 73 metres (240 feet)
c) 70 mph d) 96 metres (315 feet)
d) 80 mph HC rule 105
HC rule 103
Question: 2.88
Question: 2.81 You are following a vehicle on a wet
You are towing a trailer on a motorway. road. You should leave a time gap of
What is your maximum speed limit? Mark one answer at least
Mark one answer a) stop at the sign Mark one answer
a) 40 mph b) slow, but continue around the bend a) one second
b) 50 mph c) slow to a crawl and continue b) two seconds
c) 60 mph d) stop and look for open farm gates c) three seconds
d) 70 mph HC rules 104 124 d) four seconds
HC rule 103 HC rule 105

Question: 2.82
You are towing a small trailer on a
busy three-lane motorway. All the
lanes are open. You must
Mark two answers
a) not exceed 60 mph
b) not overtake
c) have a stabiliser fitted
d) use only the left and centre lanes
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Question: 2.89
You are on a fast, open road in good
Question: 2.92
The conditions are good and dry. You
Question: 2.95
c
You are on a good, dry, road surface
conditions. For safety, the distance could use the ‘two-second rule’ and your vehicle has good brakes and
between you and the vehicle in front Mark one answer tyres. What is the typical overall
should be a) before restarting the engine after it stopping distance at 40 mph?
has stalled Mark one answer
b) to keep a safe gap from the a) 23 metres (75 feet)
vehicle in front b) 36 metres (120 feet)
c) before using the ‘Mirror-Signal- c) 53 metres (175 feet)
Manoeuvre’ routine d) 96 metres (315 feet)
d) when emerging on wet roads HC rule 105
HC rule 105
Question: 2.96
Question: 2.93 You should leave at least a two-
Mark one answer The traffic ahead of you in the left- second gap between your vehicle and
a) a two-second time gap hand lane is slowing. You should the one in front when conditions are
b) one car length
c) 2 metres (6feet 6inches)
d) two car lengths
HC rule 105

Question: 2.90
Following this vehicle too closely is
unwise because

Mark two answers Mark one answer

a) be wary of cars on your right a) wet
cutting in b) good
b) accelerate past the vehicles in the c) damp
left lane d) foggy
c) pull up on the left hand verge HC rule 105
d) move across and continue in the
right hand lane Question: 2.97
Mark one answer e) slow down keeping a safe Which THREE of the following will
a) your brakes will overheat separation distance affect your stopping distance?
b) your view ahead is increased HC rule 105 Mark three answers
c) your engine will overheat a) How fast you are going
d) your view ahead is reduced Question: 2.94 b) The tyres on your vehicle
HC rules 105 140 What is the shortest overall stopping c) The time of day
distance on a dry road at 60 mph? d) The weather
Question: 2.91 Mark one answer e) The street lighting
You are on a good, dry road surface. a) 53 metres (175 feet) HC rule 105
Your vehicle has good brakes and b) 58 metres (190 feet)
tyres. What is the BRAKING distance c) 73 metres (240 feet) Question: 2.98
at 50 mph? d) 96 metres (315 feet) You are travelling at 50 mph on a
Mark one answer HC rule 105 good, dry road. What is your shortest
a) 38 metres (125 feet) overall stopping distance?
b) 14 metres (46 feet) Mark one answer
c) 24 metres (79 feet) a) 36 metres (120 feet)
d) 55 metres (180 feet) b) 53 metres (175 feet)
HC rule 105 c) 75 metres (245 feet)
d) 96 metres (315 feet)
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3. General rules part 2
Before completing quiz 3 read
Question: 3.3
What does this road marking mean?
Question: 3.5
When may you cross a double solid
c
Highway Code rules 106 - 134. white line in the middle of the road?

Question: 3.1
This broken white line painted in the
centre of the road means

Mark one answer

a) Do not cross the line Mark one answer
b) No stopping allowed a) To pass traffic that is queuing back
c) You are approaching a hazard at a junction
d) No overtaking allowed b) To pass a car signalling to turn left
Mark one answer HC rule 106 ahead
a) oncoming vehicles have priority c) To pass a road maintenance
over you Question: 3.4 vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less
b) you should give priority to Which is a hazard warning line? d) To pass a vehicle that is towing a
oncoming vehicles trailer
c) there is a hazard ahead of you HC rules 107 108
d) the area is a national speed limit
zone Question: 3.6
HC rule 106 Where on a motorway would you find
green reflective studs?
Question: 3.2 Mark one answer
A white line like this along the centre of a) Separating driving lanes
the road is a b) Between the hard shoulder and
Mark one answer the carriageway
a) Sign A c) At slip road entrances and exits
b) Sign B d) Between the carriageway and the
c) Sign C central reservation
d) Sign D HC rule 111
HC rule 106
Question: 3.7
You are on a motorway in fog. The left-
hand edge of the motorway can be
Mark one answer identified by reflective studs. What
a) bus lane marking colour are they?
b) hazard warning
c) give way marking
d) lane marking
HC rule 106

Mark one answer

a) Green
b) Amber
c) Red
d) White
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Question: 3.8
On a motorway the amber reflective
Question: 3.12
You are on a motorway. What colour
Question: 3.16
When may you NOT overtake on the
c
studs can be found between are the reflective studs on the left of left?
Mark one answer the carriageway? Mark one answer
a) the hard shoulder and the Mark one answer a) On a free-flowing motorway or
carriageway a) Green dual carriageway
b) the acceleration lane and the b) Red b) When the traffic is moving slowly in
carriageway c) White queues
c) the central reservation and the d) Amber c) On a one-way street
carriageway HC rule 111 d) When the car in front is signalling
d) each pair of the lanes to turn right
HC rule 111 Question: 3.13 HC rules 116 121 139
You are on a three-lane motorway.
Question: 3.9 There are red reflective studs on your Question: 3.17
What colour are the reflective studs left and white ones to your right. You are on a two-lane dual
between the lanes on a motorway? Where are you? carriageway. For which TWO of the
following would you use the right-hand
lane?
Mark one answer
a) Turning right
b) Normal progress
c) Staying at the minimum allowed
speed
d) Constant high speed
e) Overtaking slower traffic
Mark one answer Mark one answer f) Mending punctures
a) Green a) In the right-hand lane HC rule 116
b) Amber b) In the middle lane
c) White c) On the hard shoulder Question: 3.18
d) Red d) In the left-hand lane On a three-lane dual carriageway the
HC rule 111 HC rule 111 right-hand lane can be used for

Question: 3.10 Question: 3.14

What colour are the reflective studs Why are place names painted on the
between a motorway and its slip road? road surface?
Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) Amber a) To restrict the flow of traffic
b) White b) To warn you of oncoming traffic
c) Green c) To enable you to change lanes
d) Red early
HC rule 111 d) To prevent you changing lanes Mark one answer
HC rules 113 121 a) overtaking only, never turning right
Question: 3.11 b) overtaking or turning right
Where can you find reflective amber Question: 3.15 c) fast-moving traffic only
studs on a motorway? Some two-way roads are divided into d) turning right only, never overtaking
Mark one answer three lanes. Why are these particularly HC rule 117
a) Separating the slip road from the dangerous?
motorway Mark one answer
b) On the left-hand edge of the road a) Traffic in both directions can use
c) On the right-hand edge of the road the middle lane to overtake
d) Separating the lanes b) Traffic can travel faster in poor
HC rule 111 weather conditions
c) Traffic can overtake on the left
d) Traffic uses the middle lane for
emergencies only
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Question: 3.19
A crawler lane on a motorway is found
Question: 3.22
You are driving along a road that has a
Question: 3.25
When may you drive a motor car in
c
cycle lane. The lane is marked by a this bus lane?
solid white line. This means that during
its period of operation
Mark one answer
a) the lane may be used for parking
your car
b) you may drive in that lane at any
time
c) the lane may be used when
Mark one answer necessary
a) on a steep gradient d) you must not drive in that lane Mark one answer
b) before a service area HC rule 119 a) Outside its hours of operation
c) before a junction b) To get to the front of a traffic queue
d) along the hard shoulder Question: 3.23 c) You may not use it at any time
HC rule 118 As a car driver, which THREE lanes d) To overtake slow-moving traffic
are you NOT normally allowed to use? HC rule 120
Question: 3.20 Mark three answers
What does this sign mean? a) Crawler lane Question: 3.26
b) Bus lane A bus lane on your left shows no times
c) Overtaking lane of operation. This means it is
d) Acceleration lane
e) Cycle lane
f) Tram lane
HC rules 119 120

Question: 3.24
You are driving on a road that has a
Mark one answer cycle lane. The lane is marked by a
a) Leave motorway at next exit broken white line. This means that
b) Lane for heavy and slow vehicles Mark two answers Mark one answer
c) All lorries use the hard shoulder a) you should not drive in the lane a) not in operation at all
d) Rest area for lorries unless it is unavoidable b) only in operation at peak times
HC rule 118 b) you should not park in the lane c) in operation 24 hours a day
unless it is unavoidable d) only in operation in daylight hours
Question: 3.21 c) you can drive in the lane at any HC rule 120
A cycle lane is marked by a solid white time
line. You must not drive or park in it d) the lane must be used by Question: 3.27
Mark one answer motorcyclists in heavy traffic Where may you overtake on a one-
a) at any time HC rule 119 way street?
b) during the rush hour Mark one answer
c) if a cyclist is using it a) Only on the left-hand side
d) during its period of operation b) Overtaking is not allowed
HC rule 119 c) Only on the right-hand side
d) Either on the right or the left
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Question: 3.28
You are in a one-way street and want
Question: 3.32
You are driving at 60 mph. As you
Question: 3.36
c
A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a
to turn right. You should position approach this hazard you should junction. What should you do?
yourself Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) Swerve past it and sound your
a) in the right-hand lane horn
b) in the left-hand lane b) Flash your headlights and drive up
c) in either lane, depending on the close behind
traffic c) Slow down and be ready to stop
d) just left of the centre line d) Accelerate past it immediately
HC rule 121 HC rule 125

Question: 3.29 Mark one answer Question: 3.37

Where would you see a contraflow bus a) maintain your speed A driver pulls out of a side road in front
and cycle lane? b) reduce your speed of you. You have to brake hard. You
Mark one answer c) take the next right turn should
a) On a dual carriageway d) take the next left turn Mark one answer
b) On a roundabout HC rule 124 a) ignore the error and stay calm
c) On an urban motorway b) flash your lights to show your
d) On a one-way street Question: 3.33 annoyance
HC rule 121 Who has priority at an unmarked c) sound your horn to show your
crossroads? annoyance
Question: 3.30 Mark one answer d) overtake as soon as possible
You lose your way on a busy road. a) The larger vehicle HC rule 125
What is the best action to take? b) No one has priority
Mark one answer c) The faster vehicle Question: 3.38
a) Stop at traffic lights and ask d) The smaller vehicle A driver does something that upsets
pedestrians HC rule 124 you. You should
b) Shout to other drivers to ask them Mark one answer
the way Question: 3.34 a) try not to react
c) Turn into a side road, stop and At a crossroads there are no signs or b) let them know how you feel
check a map road markings. Two vehicles c) flash your headlights several times
d) Check a map, and keep going with approach. Which has priority? d) sound your horn
the traffic flow Mark one answer HC rule 125
HC rule 122 a) Neither of the vehicle
b) The vehicle travelling the fastest Question: 3.39
Question: 3.31 c) Oncoming vehicles turning right Which THREE are likely to make you
You may drive over a footpath d) Vehicles approaching from the lose concentration while driving?
Mark one answer right Mark three answers
a) to overtake slow-moving traffic HC rule 124 a) Looking at road maps
b) when the pavement is very wide b) Listening to loud music
c) if no pedestrians are near Question: 3.35 c) Using your windscreen washers
d) to get into a property A driver’s behaviour has upset you. It d) Looking in your wing mirror
HC rule 123 may help if you e) Using a mobile phone
Mark one answer HC rules 126 127
a) stop and take a break
b) shout abusive language Question: 3.40
c) gesture to them with your hand You are most likely to lose
d) follow their car, flashing the concentration when driving if you
headlights Mark two answers
HC rule 125 a) use a mobile phone
b) listen to very loud music
c) switch on the heated rear window
d) look at the door mirrors
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Question: 3.41
Which FOUR are most likely to cause
Question: 3.45
You should ONLY use a mobile phone
Question: 3.50
c
You should not use a mobile phone
you to lose concentration while you when while driving
are driving? Mark one answer Mark one answer
Mark four answers a) receiving a call a) until you are satisfied that no other
a) Using a mobile phone b) suitably parked traffic is near
b) Talking into a microphone c) driving at less than 30 mph b) unless you are able to drive one
c) Tuning your car radio d) driving an automatic vehicle handed
d) Looking at a map HC rule 127 c) because it might distract your
e) Checking the mirrors attention from the road ahead
f) Using the demisters Question: 3.46 d) because reception is poor when
HC rules 126 127 Using a mobile phone while you are the engine is running
driving HC rule 127
Question: 3.42 Mark one answer
Which of the following may cause loss a) is acceptable in a vehicle with Question: 3.51
of concentration on a long journey? power steering Your mobile phone rings while you are
Mark four answers b) will reduce your field of vision travelling. You should
a) Loud music c) could distract your attention from Mark one answer
b) Arguing with a passenger the road a) stop immediately
c) Using a mobile phone d) will affect your vehicle’s electronic b) answer it immediately
d) Putting in a cassette tape systems c) pull up in a suitable place
e) Stopping regularly to rest HC rule 127 d) pull up at the nearest kerb
f) Pulling up to tune the radio HC rule 127
HC rules 126 127 Question: 3.47
Your mobile phone rings while you are Question: 3.52
Question: 3.43 on the motorway. Before answering Using a hands-free phone is likely to
Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free you should Mark one answer
phone system. Using this equipment Mark one answer a) improve your safety
whilst driving a) reduce your speed to 50 mph b) increase your concentration
Mark one answer b) pull up on the hard shoulder c) reduce your view
a) is quite safe as long as you slow c) move into the left hand lane d) divert your attention
down d) stop in a safe place HC rule 127
b) could distract your attention from HC rule 127
the road Question: 3.53
c) is recommended by The Highway Question: 3.48 You are going through a congested
Code To answer a call on your mobile phone tunnel and have to stop. What should
d) could be very good for road safety while travelling you should you do?
HC rule 127 Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) reduce your speed wherever you a) Pull up very close to the vehicle in
Question: 3.44 are front to save space
What is the safest way to use a mobile b) stop in a proper and convenient b) Ignore any message signs as they
phone in your vehicle? place are never up to date
Mark one answer c) keep the call time to a minimum c) Keep a safe distance from the
a) Use hands free equipment d) slow down and allow others to vehicle in front
b) Find a suitable place to stop overtake d) Make a U-turn and find another
c) Drive slowly on a quiet road HC rule 127 route
d) Direct your call through the HC rule 129
operator Question: 3.49
HC rule 127 Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held
telephone. To use the telephone you
should
Mark one answer
a) reduce your speed
b) find a safe place to stop
c) steer the vehicle with one hand
d) be particularly careful at junctions
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Question: 3.54
Why should the junction on the left be
Question: 3.57
In some narrow residential streets you
Question: 3.60
c
Which of these plates normally appear
kept clear? may find a speed limit of with this road sign?
Mark one answer
a) 20 mph
b) 25 mph
c) 35 mph
d) 40 mph
HC rule 130

Question: 3.58
What TWO main hazards should you
Mark one answer be aware of when going along this Mark one answer
a) To allow vehicles to enter and street? a) Sign A
emerge b) Sign B
b) To allow the bus to reverse c) Sign C
c) To allow vehicles to make a ‘U’ d) Sign D
turn HC rule 131
d) To allow vehicles to park
HC rule 129 Question: 3.61
Traffic calming measures are used to
Question: 3.55 Mark one answer
What THREE things should the driver a) stop road rage
of the grey car (arrowed) be especially Mark two answers b) help overtaking
aware of? a) Glare from the sun c) slow traffic down
b) Car doors opening suddenly d) help parking
c) Lack of road markings HC rule 131
d) The headlights on parked cars
being switched on Question: 3.62
e) Large goods vehicles You enter a road where there are road
f) Children running out from between humps. What should you do?
vehicles
HC rule 130

Mark three answers Question: 3.59

a) Pedestrians stepping out between You are driving past parked cars. You
cars notice a bicycle wheel sticking out
b) Other cars behind the grey car between them. What should you do?
c) Doors opening on parked cars Mark one answer
d) The bumpy road surface a) Accelerate past quickly and sound
e) Cars leaving parking spaces your horn Mark one answer
f) Empty parking spaces b) Slow down and wave the cyclist a) Maintain a reduced speed
HC rule 130 across throughout
c) Brake sharply and flash your b) Accelerate quickly between each
Question: 3.56 headlights one
You are going along a street with d) Slow down and be prepared to c) Always keep to the maximum legal
parked vehicles on the left-hand side. stop for a cyclist speed
For which THREE reasons should you HC rule 130 d) Drive slowly at school times only
keep your speed down? HC rule 131
Mark three answers
a) So that oncoming traffic can see
you more clearly
b) You may set off car alarms
c) Vehicles may be pulling out
d) Drivers’ doors may open
e) Children may run out from
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Question: 3.63
What does this sign mean?
Question: 3.66
Where would you see this road
Question: 3.69
Road humps, chicanes, and
c
marking? narrowings are
Mark one answer
a) always at major road works
b) used to increase traffic speed
c) at toll-bridge approaches only
d) traffic calming measures
HC rule 131

Question: 3.70
Mark one answer You are on a country road. What
a) Maximum speed limit with traffic Mark one answer should you expect to see coming
calming a) At traffic lights towards you on YOUR side of the
b) Minimum speed limit with traffic b) On road humps road?
calming c) Near a level crossing Mark one answer
c) ‘20 cars only’ parking zone d) At a box junction a) Motorcycles
d) Only 20 cars allowed at any one HC rule 131 D b) Bicycles
time SA Category 11-116 c) Pedestrians
HC rule 131 d) Horse riders
Question: 3.67 HC rules 132 2
Question: 3.64 In areas where there are ‘traffic
What does this sign mean? calming’ measures you should Question: 3.71
Mark one answer You are driving towards this left-hand
a) drive at a reduced speed bend. What dangers should you be
b) always drive at the speed limit aware of?
c) position in the centre of the road
d) only slow down if pedestrians are
near
HC rule 131

Question: 3.68
Mark one answer You are driving in a built-up area. You
a) New speed limit 20 mph approach a speed hump. You should
b) No vehicles over 30 tonnes
c) Minimum speed limit 30 mph Mark one answer
d) End of 20 mph zone a) A vehicle overtaking you
HC rule 131 b) No white lines in the centre of the
road
Question: 3.65 c) No sign to warn you of the bend
What does this sign mean? d) Pedestrians walking towards you
HC rules 132 2

Mark one answer Question: 3.72

a) move across to the left-hand side You are driving a slow-moving vehicle
of the road on a narrow winding road. In order to
b) wait for any pedestrians to cross let other vehicles overtake you should
c) slow your vehicle right down Mark one answer
d) stop and check both pavements a) wave to them to pass
HC rule 131 b) pull in when you can
Mark one answer c) show a left turn signal
a) Humpback bridge d) keep left and hold your speed
b) Humps in the road HC rules 133 145
c) Entrance to tunnel
d) Soft verges
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Question: 3.73
You are driving a slow moving vehicle
4. Using the road
Before completing quiz 4 read
Question: 4.5
c
When approaching a right-hand bend
on a narrow road. When traffic wishes Highway Code rules 135 - 179. you should keep well to the left. Why is
to overtake you should this?
Mark one answer Question: 4.1
a) take no action Before you make a U-turn in the road,
b) put your hazard warning lights on you should
c) stop immediately and wave it on Mark one answer
d) pull in safely as soon as you can a) give an arm signal as well as using
do so your indicators
HC rules 133 145 b) signal so that other drivers can
slow down for you
Question: 3.74 c) look over your shoulder for a final
You are driving a slow moving vehicle check Mark one answer
on a narrow winding road. You should d) select a higher gear than normal a) To improve your view of the road
Mark one answer HC rule 135 b) To overcome the effect of the
a) keep well out to stop vehicles road’s slope
overtaking dangerously Question: 4.2 c) To let faster traffic from behind
b) wave following vehicles past you if When you are moving off from behind overtake
you think they can overtake quickly a parked car you should d) To be positioned safely if you skid
c) pull in safely when you can, to let Mark three answers HC rule 136
following vehicles overtake a) look round before you move off
d) give a left signal when it is safe for b) use all the mirrors on the vehicle Question: 4.6
vehicles to overtake you c) look round after moving off How can you use your vehicle’s engine
HC rules 133 145 d) use the exterior mirrors only as a brake?
e) give a signal if necessary Mark one answer
Question: 3.75 f) give a signal after moving off a) By changing to a lower gear
You see a vehicle coming towards you HC rule 135 b) By selecting reverse gear
on a single-track road. You should c) By changing to a higher gear
Mark one answer Question: 4.3 d) By selecting neutral gear
a) go back to the main road What does the term ‘Blind Spot’ mean HC rule 136
b) do an emergency stop for a driver?
c) stop at a passing place Mark one answer Question: 4.7
d) put on your hazard warning lights a) An area covered by your right You are about to go down a steep hill.
HC rule 133 hand mirror To control the speed of your vehicle
b) An area not covered by your you should
Question: 3.76 headlights Mark one answer
You are on a road that is only wide c) An area covered by your left hand a) select a high gear and use the
enough for one vehicle. There is a car mirror brakes carefully
coming towards you. What should you d) An area not seen in your mirrors b) select a high gear and use the
do? HC rule 135 brakes firmly
Mark one answer c) select a low gear and use the
a) Pull into a passing place on your Question: 4.4 brakes carefully
right You are on a long, downhill slope. d) select a low gear and avoid using
b) Force the other driver to reverse What should you do to help control the the brakes
c) Pull into a passing place if your speed of your vehicle? HC rule 136
vehicle is wider Mark one answer
d) Pull into a passing place on your a) Select neutral Question: 4.8
left b) Select a lower gear Which of the following should you do
HC rule 133 c) Grip the handbrake firmly before stopping?
d) Apply the parking brake gently Mark one answer
HC rule 136 a) Sound the horn
b) Use the mirrors
c) Select a higher gear
d) Flash your headlights
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Question: 4.9
Which TWO should you allow extra
Question: 4.13
In which THREE of these situations
Question: 4.16
Why should you allow extra room
c
room when overtaking? may you overtake another vehicle on when overtaking a motorcyclist on a
Mark two answers the left? windy day?
a) Motorcycles Mark three answers Mark one answer
b) Tractors a) When you are in a one-way street a) The rider may turn off suddenly to
c) Bicycles b) When approaching a motorway get out of the wind
d) Road-sweeping vehicles slip road where you will be turning b) The rider may be blown across in
HC rules 139 189 off front of you
c) When the vehicle in front is c) The rider may stop suddenly
Question: 4.10 signalling to turn right d) The rider may be travelling faster
When you are overtaking a cyclist you d) When a slower vehicle is travelling than normal
should leave as much room as you in the right-hand lane of a dual HC rules 139 207
would give to a car. What is the main carriageway
reason for this? e) In slow-moving traffic queues Question: 4.17
Mark one answer when traffic in the right-hand lane Why is passing a lorry more risky than
a) The cyclist might change lanes is moving more slowly passing a car?
b) The cyclist might get off the bike HC rules 139 121 Mark one answer
c) The cyclist might swerve a) Lorries are longer than cars
d) The cyclist might have to make a Question: 4.14 b) Lorries may suddenly pull up
right turn You are travelling along this narrow c) The brakes of lorries are not as
HC rules 139 189 country road. When passing the cyclist good
you should go d) Lorries climb hills more slowly
Question: 4.11 HC rule 140
You should never attempt to overtake
a cyclist Question: 4.18
Mark one answer Before overtaking a large vehicle you
a) just before you turn left should keep well back. Why is this?
b) on a left hand bend Mark one answer
c) on a one-way street a) To give acceleration space to
d) on a dual carriageway overtake quickly on blind bends
HC rules 139 158 188 b) To get the best view of the road
Mark one answer ahead
Question: 4.12 a) slowly, sounding the horn as you c) To leave a gap in case the vehicle
It is very windy. You are about to pass stops and rolls back
overtake a motorcyclist. You should b) quickly, leaving plenty of room d) To offer other drivers a safe gap if
Mark one answer c) slowly, leaving plenty of room they want to overtake you
a) overtake slowly d) quickly, sounding the horn as you HC rule 140
b) allow extra room pass
c) sound your horn HC rules 139 188 Question: 4.19
d) keep close as you pass You wish to overtake a long, slow-
HC rules 139 207 Question: 4.15 moving vehicle on a busy road. You
You meet an obstruction on your side should
of the road. You should Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) follow it closely and keep moving
a) carry on, you have priority out to see the road ahead
b) give way to oncoming traffic b) flash your headlights for the
c) wave oncoming vehicles through oncoming traffic to give way
d) accelerate to get past first c) stay behind until the driver waves
HC rule 139 you past
d) keep well back until you can see
that it is clear
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Question: 4.20
You see this white arrow on the road
Question: 4.23
You should not overtake when
Question: 4.27
You are following a large vehicle
c
ahead. It means Mark three answers approaching crossroads. The driver
a) intending to turn left shortly signals to turn left. What should you
afterwards do?
b) in a one-way street Mark one answer
c) approaching a junction a) Overtake if you can leave plenty of
d) going up a long hill room.
e) the view ahead is blocked b) Overtake only if there are no
HC rules 142 143 158 oncoming vehicles.
c) Do not overtake until the vehicle
Question: 4.24 begins to turn.
Mark one answer You are on a narrow road at night. A d) Do not overtake when at or
a) entrance on the left slower-moving vehicle ahead has approaching a junction.
b) all vehicles turn left been signalling right for some time. Supplementary note 27
c) keep left of the hatched markings What should you do?
d) road bending to the left Mark one answer Question: 4.28
HC rules 141 109 a) Overtake on the left You are driving in traffic at the speed
b) Flash your headlights before limit for the road. The driver behind is
Question: 4.21 overtaking trying to overtake. You should
This road marking warns c) Signal right and sound your horn Mark one answer
d) Wait for the signal to be cancelled a) move closer to the car ahead, so
before overtaking the driver behind has no room to
HC rule 143 overtake
b) wave the driver behind to overtake
Question: 4.25 when it is safe
You are following a slower-moving c) keep a steady course and allow
vehicle on a narrow country road. the driver behind to overtake
There is a junction just ahead on the d) accelerate to get away from the
right. What should you do? driver behind
Mark one answer Mark one answer HC rule 144
a) drivers to use the hard shoulder a) Overtake after checking your
b) overtaking drivers there is a bend mirrors and signalling Question: 4.29
to the left b) Stay behind until you are past the You are following a vehicle at a safe
c) overtaking drivers to move back to junction distance on a wet road. Another driver
the left c) Accelerate quickly to pass before overtakes you and pulls into the gap
d) drivers that it is safe to overtake the junction you have left. What should you do?
HC rule 141 d) Slow down and prepare to Mark one answer
overtake on the left a) Flash your headlights as a warning
Question: 4.22 Supplementary note 27 b) Try to overtake safely as soon as
There is a tractor ahead of you. You you can
wish to overtake but you are NOT sure Question: 4.26 c) Drop back to regain a safe
if it is safe to do so. You should You are following a long lorry. The distance
Mark one answer driver signals to turn left into a narrow d) Stay close to the other vehicle until
a) follow another overtaking vehicle road. What should you do? it moves on
through Mark one answer HC rule 144
b) sound your horn to the slow a) Overtake on the left before the
vehicle to pull over lorry reaches the junction Question: 4.30
c) speed through but flash your lights b) Overtake on the right as soon as A long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a
to oncoming traffic the lorry slows down long time to overtake you. What
d) not overtake if you are in doubt c) Do not overtake unless you can should you do?
HC rule 142 see there is no oncoming traffic Mark one answer
d) Do not overtake, stay well back a) Speed up
and be prepared to stop. b) Slow down
Supplementary note 27 c) Hold your speed
d) Change direction
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Question: 4.31
You have just been overtaken by this
Question: 4.34
Where in particular should you look
Question: 4.38
c
You are reversing around a corner
motorcyclist who is cutting in sharply. out for motorcyclists? when you notice a pedestrian walking
You should behind you. What should you do?
Mark one answer
a) Slow down and wave the
pedestrian across
b) Continue reversing and steer
round the pedestrian
c) Stop and give way
d) Continue reversing and sound
your horn
Mark one answer HC rules 146 178
Mark one answer a) In a filling station
a) sound the horn b) At a road junction Question: 4.39
b) brake firmly c) Near a service area Where should you take particular care
c) keep a safe gap d) When entering a car park to look out for motorcyclists and
d) flash your lights HC rules 146 187 cyclists?
HC rule 144 Mark one answer
Question: 4.35 a) On dual carriageways
Question: 4.32 You are about to reverse into a side b) At junctions
You are driving along this road. The road. A pedestrian wishes to cross c) At zebra crossings
red van cuts in close in front of you. behind you. You should d) On one-way streets
What should you do? Mark one answer HC rules 146 187
a) wave to the pedestrian to stop
b) give way to the pedestrian Question: 4.40
c) wave to the pedestrian to cross What MUST you do when you see this
d) reverse before the pedestrian sign?
starts to cross
HC rules 146 178

Question: 4.36
Why should you look particularly for
Mark one answer motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?
a) Accelerate to get closer to the red Mark one answer
van a) They may want to turn into the
b) Give a long blast on the horn side road
c) Drop back to leave the correct b) They may slow down to let you Mark one answer
separation distance turn a) Stop, ONLY if traffic is approaching
d) Flash your headlights several c) They are harder to see b) Stop, even if the road is clear
times d) They might not see you turn c) Stop, ONLY if children are waiting
HC rule 144 HC rules 146 187 to cross
d) Stop, ONLY if a red light is
Question: 4.33 Question: 4.37 showing
You keep well back while waiting to You are turning left into a side road. HC rule 147
overtake a large vehicle. A car fills the What hazards should you be
gap. You should especially aware of?
Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) sound your horn a) One way street
b) drop back further b) Pedestrians
c) flash your headlights c) Traffic congestion
d) start to overtake d) Parked vehicles
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Question: 4.41
At this blind junction you must stop
Question: 4.44
You are turning right onto a dual
Question: 4.47
c
You may wait in a yellow box junction
carriageway. What should you do when
before emerging?
Mark one answer
a) Stop, apply the handbrake and
then select a low gear
b) Position your vehicle well to the
left of the side road
c) Check that the central reserve is
wide enough for your vehicle
Mark one answer d) Make sure that you leave enough
a) behind the line, then edge forward room for a following vehicle Mark one answer
to see clearly HC rule 149 a) oncoming traffic is preventing you
b) beyond the line at a point where from turning right
you can see clearly Question: 4.45 b) you are in a queue of traffic turning
c) only if there is traffic on the main You want to turn right at a box junction. left
road There is oncoming traffic. You should c) you are in a queue of traffic to go
d) only if you are turning to the right Mark one answer ahead
HC rule 147 a) wait in the box junction if your exit d) you are on a roundabout
is clear HC rule 150
Question: 4.42 b) wait before the junction until it is
This marking appears on the road just clear of all traffic Question: 4.48
before a c) drive on, you cannot turn right at a What is the purpose of these yellow
box junction criss-cross lines on the road?
d) drive slowly into the box junction
when signalled by oncoming traffic
HC rule 150

Question: 4.46
You may only enter a box junction
when

Mark one answer

a) no entry sign Mark one answer
b) give way sign a) To make you more aware of the
c) stop sign traffic lights
d) no through road sign b) To guide you into position as you
HC rule 148 turn
c) To prevent the junction from
Question: 4.43 becoming blocked
The dual carriageway you are turning Mark one answer d) To show you where to stop when
right onto has a very narrow central a) there are less than two vehicles in the lights change
reservation. What should you do? front of you HC rule 150
Mark one answer b) the traffic lights show green
a) Proceed to central reserve and c) your exit road is clear
wait d) you need to turn left
b) Wait until the road is clear in both HC rule 150
directions
c) Stop in first lane so that other
vehicles give way
d) Emerge slightly to show your
intentions
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Question: 4.49
What is the reason for the yellow criss-
Question: 4.51
A red traffic light means
Question: 4.53
c
At traffic lights, amber on its own
cross lines painted on the road here? means

Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) you must stop behind the white Mark one answer
a) To mark out an area for trams only stop line a) prepare to go
b) To prevent queuing traffic from b) you may go straight on if there is b) go if the way is clear
blocking the junction on the left no other traffic c) go if no pedestrians are crossing
c) To mark the entrance lane to a car c) you may turn left if it is safe to do d) stop at the stop line
park so HC rule 151
d) To warn you of the tram lines d) you must slow down and prepare
crossing the road to stop if traffic has started to cross Question: 4.54
HC rule 150 HC rule 151 You are approaching traffic lights. Red
and amber are showing. This means
Question: 4.50 Question: 4.52
When may you wait in a box junction? A red traffic light means

Mark one answer

a) pass the lights if the road is clear
Mark one answer Mark one answer b) there is a fault with the lights –
a) When you are stationary in a a) you should stop unless turning left take care
queue of traffic b) stop, if you are able to brake safely c) wait for the green light before you
b) When approaching a pelican c) you must stop and wait behind the pass the lights
crossing stop line d) the lights are about to change to
c) When approaching a zebra d) proceed with caution red
crossing HC rule 151 HC rule 151
d) When oncoming traffic prevents
you turning right Question: 4.55
HC rule 150 When traffic lights are out of order,
who has priority?
Mark one answer
a) Traffic going straight on
b) Traffic turning right
c) Nobody
d) Traffic turning left
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Question: 4.56
You are at a junction controlled by
Question: 4.58
When the traffic lights change to green
Question: 4.61
c
You want to turn right from a main road
traffic lights. When should you NOT the white car should into a side road. Just before turning
proceed at green? you should
Mark one answer
a) cancel your right-turn signal
b) select first gear
c) check for traffic overtaking on your
right
d) stop and set the handbrake
HC rule 156

Mark one answer Question: 4.62

Mark one answer a) wait for the cyclist to pull away You are at the front of a queue of
a) When pedestrians are waiting to b) move off quickly and turn in front traffic waiting to turn right into a side
cross of the cyclist road. Why is it important to check your
b) When your exit from the junction is c) move close up to the cyclist to right mirror just before turning?
blocked beat the lights Mark one answer
c) When you think the lights may be d) sound the horn to warn the cyclist a) To look for pedestrians about to
about to change HC rule 154 cross
d) When you intend to turn right b) To check for overtaking vehicles
HC rule 152 Question: 4.59 c) To make sure the side road is clear
You wish to turn right ahead. Why d) To check for emerging traffic
Question: 4.57 should you take up the correct position HC rule 156
You are in the left-hand lane at traffic in good time?
lights. You are waiting to turn left. At Mark one answer Question: 4.63
which of these traffic lights must you a) To allow other drivers to pull out in You intend to turn right into a side
NOT move on? front of you road. Just before turning you should
b) To give a better view into the road check for motorcyclists who might be
that you’re joining Mark one answer
c) To help other road users know a) overtaking on your left
what you intend to do b) following you closely
d) To allow drivers to pass you on the c) emerging from the side road
right d) overtaking on your right
HC rule 155 HC rule 156

Question: 4.60 Question: 4.64

Mark one answer You are driving on a main road. You You are intending to turn right at a
a) Sign A intend to turn right into a side road. crossroads. An oncoming driver is also
b) Sign B Just before turning you should turning right. It will normally be safer to
c) Sign C Mark one answer Mark one answer
d) Sign D a) adjust your interior mirror a) keep the other vehicle to your
HC rule 153 b) flash your headlamps RIGHT and turn behind it (offside
c) steer over to the left to offside)
d) check for traffic overtaking on your b) keep the other vehicle to your
right LEFT and turn in front of it
HC rule 156 (nearside to nearside)
c) carry on and turn at the next
junction instead
d) hold back and wait for the other
driver to turn first
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Question: 4.65
You intend to turn left at the traffic
Question: 4.68
While driving, you intend to turn left
Question: 4.72
Which vehicle might have to use a
c
lights. Just before turning you should into a minor road. On the approach different course to normal at
you should roundabouts?
Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) keep just left of the middle of the a) Sports car
road b) Van
b) keep in the middle of the road c) Estate car
c) swing out wide just before turning d) Long vehicle
d) keep well to the left of the road HC rule 163
HC rule 159
Question: 4.73
Mark one answer Question: 4.69 You see a horse rider as you approach
a) check your right mirror You are going straight ahead at a a roundabout. They are signalling right
b) move close up to the white car roundabout. How should you signal? but keeping well to the left. You should
c) straddle the lanes Mark one answer
d) check for bicycles on your left a) Signal right on the approach and
HC rule 158 then left to leave the roundabout
b) Signal left as you leave the
Question: 4.66 roundabout
You are following a cyclist. You wish to c) Signal left on the approach to the
turn left just ahead. You should roundabout and keep the signal on
until you leave
d) Signal left just after you pass the
exit before the one you will take Mark one answer
HC rule 162 a) proceed as normal
b) keep close to them
Question: 4.70 c) cut in front of them
When going straight ahead at a d) stay well back
roundabout you should HC rule 163
Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) indicate left before leaving the Question: 4.74
a) overtake the cyclist before the roundabout A horse rider is in the left-hand lane
junction b) not indicate at any time approaching a roundabout. You should
b) pull alongside the cyclist and stay c) indicate right when approaching expect the rider to
level until after the junction the roundabout Mark one answer
c) hold back until the cyclist has d) indicate left when approaching the a) go in any direction
passed the junction roundabout b) turn right
d) go around the cyclist on the HC rule 162 c) turn left
junction d) go ahead
HC rules 158 188 Question: 4.71 HC rule 163
Which three of the following are most
Question: 4.67 likely to take an unusual course at Question: 4.75
You are travelling behind a moped. roundabouts? You are coming up to a roundabout. A
You want to turn left just ahead. You Mark three answers cyclist is signalling to turn right. What
should a) Horse riders should you do?
Mark one answer b) Milk floats Mark one answer
a) overtake the moped before the c) Delivery vans a) Overtake on the right
junction d) Long vehicles b) Give a horn warning
b) pull alongside the moped and stay e) Estate cars c) Signal the cyclist to move across
level until just before the junction f) Cyclists d) Give the cyclist plenty of room
c) sound your horn as a warning and HC rule 163 HC rule 163
pull in front of the moped
d) stay behind until the moped has
passed the junction
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Question: 4.76
You are following two cyclists. They
Question: 4.79
Where would you find these road
Question: 4.81
Which road user has caused a
c
approach a roundabout in the left-hand marking? hazard?
lane. In which direction should you
expect the cyclists to go?
Mark one answer
a) Left
b) Right
c) Any direction
d) Straight ahead
HC rules 163 62

Question: 4.77 Mark one answer Mark one answer

You are approaching a roundabout. a) At a railway crossing a) The parked car (arrowed A)
There are horses just ahead of you. b) At a junction b) The pedestrian waiting to cross
You should c) On a motorway (arrowed B)
Mark two answers d) On a pedestrian crossing c) The moving car (arrowed C)
a) be prepared to stop HC rule 164 d) The car turning (arrowed D)
b) treat them like any other vehicle HC rules 167 215
c) give them plenty of room Question: 4.80
d) accelerate past as quickly as What do these zigzag lines at Question: 4.82
possible pedestrian crossings mean? You are having difficulty finding a
e) sound your horn as a warning parking space in a busy town. You can
HC rule 163 see there is space on the zigzag lines
of a zebra crossing. Can you park
Question: 4.78 there?
You are approaching this roundabout Mark one answer
and see the cyclist signal right. Why is a) No, unless you stay with your car
the cyclist keeping to the left? b) Yes, in order to drop off a
passenger
c) Yes, if you do not block people
Mark one answer from crossing
a) No parking at any time d) No, not in any circumstances
b) Parking allowed only for a short HC rule 167
time
c) Slow down to 20 mph Question: 4.83
d) Sounding horns is not allowed You stop for pedestrians waiting to
HC rule 167 cross at a zebra crossing. They do not
Mark one answer start to cross. What should you do?
a) It is a quicker route for the cyclist Mark one answer
b) The cyclist is going to turn left a) Be patient and wait
instead b) Sound your horn
c) The cyclist thinks The Highway c) Carry on
Code does not apply to bicycles d) Wave them to cross
d) The cyclist is slower and more HC rules 170 171
vulnerable
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Question: 4.84
You are approaching this crossing. You
Question: 4.87
What should the driver of the car
Question: 4.91
c
At a pelican crossing, what does a
should approaching the crossing do? flashing amber light mean?
Mark one answer
a) You must not move off until the
lights stop flashing
b) You must give way to pedestrians
still on the crossing
c) You can move off, even if
pedestrians are still on the
crossing
d) You must stop because the lights
Mark one answer Mark one answer are about to change to red
a) prepare to slow down and stop a) Continue at the same speed HC rule 172
b) stop and wave the pedestrians b) Sound the horn
across c) Drive through quickly Question: 4.92
c) speed up and pass by quickly d) Slow down and get ready to stop At a pelican crossing the flashing
d) drive on unless the pedestrians HC rule 171 amber light means you MUST
step out Mark one answer
HC rule 171 Question: 4.88 a) stop and wait for the green light
You are approaching a zebra crossing. b) stop and wait for the red light
Question: 4.85 Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You c) give way to pedestrians waiting to
You should never wave people across should cross
at pedestrian crossings because Mark one answer d) give way to pedestrians already on
Mark one answer a) give way to the elderly and infirm the crossing
a) there may be another vehicle only HC rule 172
coming b) slow down and prepare to stop
b) they may not be looking c) use your headlights to indicate Question: 4.93
c) it is safer for you to carry on they can cross What must a driver do at a pelican
d) they may not be ready to cross d) wave at them to cross the road crossing when the amber light is
HC rule 171 HC rule 171 flashing?
Mark one answer
Question: 4.86 Question: 4.89 a) Signal the pedestrian to cross
Someone is waiting to cross at a zebra You are driving towards a zebra b) Always wait for the green light
crossing. They are standing on the crossing. A person in a wheelchair is before proceeding
pavement. You should normally waiting to cross. What should you do? c) Give way to any pedestrians on
Mark one answer Mark one answer the crossing
a) go on quickly before they step onto a) continue on your way d) Wait for the red-and-amber light
the crossing b) wave to the person to cross before proceeding
b) stop before you reach the zigzag c) wave to the person to wait HC rule 172
lines and let them cross d) be prepared to stop
c) stop, let them cross, wait patiently HC rules 171 183 Question: 4.94
d) ignore them as they are still on the You are waiting at a pelican crossing.
pavement Question: 4.90 The red light changes to flashing
HC rule 171 You are approaching a pelican amber. This means you must
crossing. The amber light is flashing. Mark one answer
You must a) wait for pedestrians on the
Mark one answer crossing to clear
a) give way to pedestrians who are b) move off immediately without any
crossing hesitation
b) encourage pedestrians to cross c) wait for the green light before
c) not move until the green light moving off
appears d) get ready and go when the
d) stop even if the crossing is clear continuous amber light shows
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Question: 4.95
As you approach a pelican crossing
Question: 4.99
You are parked in a busy high street.
Question: 4.103
You cannot see clearly behind when
c
the lights change to green. Elderly What is the safest way to turn your reversing. What should you do?
people are halfway across. You should vehicle around so you can go the Mark one answer
Mark one answer opposite way? a) Open your window to look behind
a) wave them to cross as quickly as Mark one answer b) Open the door and look behind
they can a) Find a quiet side road to turn c) Look in the nearside mirror
b) rev your engine to make them round in d) Ask someone to guide you
hurry b) Drive into a side road and reverse HC rule 178
c) flash your lights in case they have into the main road
not heard you c) Get someone to stop the traffic Question: 4.104
d) wait because they will take longer d) Do a U-turn Who is especially in danger of not
to cross HC rule 176 being seen as you reverse your car?
HC rules 174 170 183 Mark one answer
Question: 4.100 a) Motorcyclists
Question: 4.96 You are on a busy main road and find b) Car drivers
You have stopped at a pelican that you are travelling in the wrong c) Cyclists
crossing. A disabled person is crossing direction. What should you do? d) Children
slowly in front of you. The lights have Mark one answer HC rule 178
now changed to green. You should a) Turn into a side road on the right
Mark two answers and reverse into the main road Question: 4.105
a) allow the person to cross b) Make a U-turn in the main road You must not reverse
b) drive in front of the person c) Make a ‘three-point’ turn in the Mark one answer
c) drive behind the person main road a) for longer than necessary
d) sound your horn d) Turn round in a side road b) for more than a car’s length
e) be patient HC rule 176 c) into a side road
f) edge forward slowly d) in a built-up area
HC rules 174 170 183 Question: 4.101 HC rule 179
When may you reverse from a side
Question: 4.97 road into a main road?
At puffin crossings, which light will not Mark one answer
show to a driver? a) Only if both roads are clear of
Mark one answer traffic
a) Flashing amber b) Not at any time
b) Red c) At any time
c) steady amber d) Only if the main road is clear of
d) green traffic
HC rule 175 HC rule 177

Question: 4.98 Question: 4.102

At a puffin crossing, which colour You want to reverse into a side road.
follows the green signal? You are not sure that the area behind
Mark one answer your car is clear. What should you do?
a) Steady red Mark one answer
b) Flashing amber a) Look through the rear window only
c) Steady amber b) Get out and check
d) Flashing green c) Check the mirrors only
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5. Road users requiring extra
care
Question: 5.3
You are turning left into a side road.
Question: 5.6
c
You are turning left from a main road
Before completing quiz 5 read Pedestrians are crossing the road near into a side road. People are already
Highway Code rules 180 - 200. the junction. You must crossing the road into which you are
turning. You should
Question: 5.1
At road junctions which of the following
are most vulnerable?
Mark three answers
a) Cyclists
b) Motorcyclists
c) Pedestrians
d) Car drivers
e) Lorry drivers Mark one answer
HC rule 180 a) wave them on Mark one answer
b) sound your horn a) continue, as it is your right of way
Question: 5.2 c) switch on your hazard lights b) signal to them to continue crossing
You are at a road junction, turning into d) wait for them to cross c) wait and allow them to cross
a minor road. There are pedestrians HC rule 182 d) sound your horn to warn them of
crossing the minor road. You should your presence
Question: 5.4 HC rule 182
You are driving past a line of parked
cars. You notice a ball bouncing out Question: 5.7
into the road ahead. What should you You are turning left at a junction.
do? Pedestrians have started to cross the
road. You should

Mark one answer

a) stop and wave the pedestrians
across
b) sound your horn to let the
pedestrians know that you are
there Mark one answer
c) give way to the pedestrians who a) Continue driving at the same Mark one answer
are already crossing speed and sound your horn a) go on, giving them plenty of room
d) carry on; the pedestrians should b) Continue driving at the same b) stop and wave at them to cross
give way to you speed and flash your headlights c) blow your horn and proceed
HC rule 182 c) Slow down and be prepared to d) give way to them
stop for children HC rule 182
d) Stop and wave the children across
to fetch their ball
HC rule 182

Question: 5.5
You are driving in town. There is a bus
at the bus stop on the other side of the
road. Why should you be careful?
Mark one answer
a) The bus may have broken down
b) Pedestrians may come from
behind the bus
c) The bus may move off suddenly
d) The bus may remain stationary
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Question: 5.8
What should the driver of the red car
Question: 5.11
You see two elderly pedestrians about
Question: 5.14
c
This yellow sign on a vehicle indicates
(arrowed) do? to cross the road ahead. You should this is
Mark one answer
a) expect them to wait for you to pass
b) speed up to get past them quickly
c) stop and wave them across the
road
d) be careful, they may misjudge your
speed
HC rule 183

Mark one answer Question: 5.12 Mark one answer

a) Wave the pedestrians who are You have just passed these warning a) a vehicle broken down
waiting to cross lights. What hazard would you expect b) a school bus
b) Wait for the pedestrian in the road to see next? c) an ice cream van
to cross d) a private ambulance
c) Quickly drive behind the HC rule 185
pedestrian in the road
d) Tell the pedestrian in the road she Question: 5.15
should not have crossed Where would you see this sign?
HC rule 182

Question: 5.9
You see a pedestrian with a white stick
and red band. This means that the Mark one answer
person is a) A level crossing with no barrier
Mark one answer b) An ambulance station
a) physically disabled c) A school crossing patrol
b) deaf only d) An opening bridge
c) blind only HC rule 184 Mark one answer
d) deaf and blind a) Near a school crossing
HC rule 183 Question: 5.13 b) At a playground entrance
There are flashing amber lights under c) On a school bus
Question: 5.10 a school warning sign. What action d) At a ‘pedestrians only’ area
What action would you take when should you take? HC rule 185
elderly people are crossing the road? Mark one answer
a) Reduce speed until you are clear Question: 5.16
of the area Where would you see this sign?
b) Keep up your speed and sound
the horn
c) Increase your speed to clear the
area quickly
d) Wait at the lights until they change
to green
HC rule 184
Mark one answer
a) Wave them across so they know
that you have seen them Mark one answer
b) Be patient and allow them to cross a) In the window of a car taking
in their own time children to school
c) Rev the engine to let them know b) At the side of the road
that you are waiting c) At playground areas
d) Tap the horn in case they are hard d) On the rear of a school bus or
of hearing coach
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Question: 5.17
How will a school crossing patrol
Question: 5.21
Which THREE of the following are
Question: 5.24
c
There is a slow-moving motorcyclist
signal you to stop? hazards motorcyclists present in ahead of you. You are unsure what the
Mark one answer queues of traffic? rider is going to do. You should
a) By pointing to children on the Mark three answers Mark one answer
opposite pavement a) Cutting in just in front of you a) pass on the left
b) By displaying a red light b) Riding in single file b) pass on the right
c) By displaying a stop sign c) Passing very close to you c) stay behind
d) By giving you an arm signal d) Riding with their headlight on d) move closer
HC rule 186 dipped beam HC rule 188
e) Filtering between the lanes
Question: 5.18 HC rule 187 Question: 5.25
What is the main hazard shown in this Motorcyclists will often look round over
picture? Question: 5.22 their right shoulder just before turning
You are behind this cyclist. When the right. This is because
traffic lights change, what should you Mark one answer
do? a) they need to listen for following
traffic
b) motorcycles do not have mirrors
c) looking around helps them balance
as they turn
d) they need to check for traffic in
their blind area
Mark one answer HC rule 188
a) Vehicles turning right
b) Vehicles doing U-turns Question: 5.26
c) The cyclist crossing the road Mark one answer What is the main hazard you should
d) Parked cars around the corner a) Try to move off before the cyclist be aware of when following this
HC rule 187 b) Allow the cyclist time and room cyclist?
c) Turn right but give the cyclist room
Question: 5.19 d) Tap your horn and drive through
You are waiting to come out of a side first
road. Why should you watch carefully HC rules 188 154
for motorcycles?
Mark one answer Question: 5.23
a) Motorcycles are usually faster than You are approaching this cyclist. You
cars should
b) Police patrols often use
motorcycles Mark one answer
c) Motorcycles are small and hard to a) The cyclist may move into the left
see and dismount
d) Motorcycles have right of way b) The cyclist may swerve out into
HC rule 187 the road
c) The contents of the cyclist’s carrier
Question: 5.20 may fall onto the road
Motorcyclists are particularly d) The cyclist may wish to turn right
vulnerable Mark one answer at the end of the road
Mark one answer a) overtake before the cyclist gets to HC rule 189
a) when moving off the junction
b) on dual carriageways b) flash your headlights at the cyclist
c) when approaching junctions c) slow down and allow the cyclist to
d) on motorways turn
HC rule 187 d) overtake the cyclist on the left-
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Question: 5.27
The road is wet. Why might a
Question: 5.31
When overtaking a horse and rider you
Question: 5.35
c
An elderly person’s driving ability could
motorcyclist steer round drain covers should be affected because they may be
on a bend? Mark one answer unable to
Mark one answer a) sound your horn as a warning Mark one answer
a) To avoid puncturing the tyres on b) go past as quickly as possible a) obtain car insurance
the edge of the drain covers c) flash your headlights as a warning b) understand road signs
b) To prevent the motorcycle sliding d) go past slowly and carefully c) react very quickly
on the metal drain covers HC rule 191 d) give signals correctly
c) To help judge the bend using the HC rule 192
drain covers as marker points Question: 5.32
d) To avoid splashing pedestrians on You notice horse riders in front. What Question: 5.36
the pavement should you do FIRST? You are following a car driven by an
HC rule 189 elderly driver. You should
Mark one answer
Question: 5.28 a) expect the driver to drive badly
You are following a motorcyclist on an b) flash your lights and overtake
uneven road. You should c) be aware that the driver’s
Mark one answer reactions may not be as fast as
a) allow less room so you can be yours
seen in their mirrors d) stay very close behind but be
b) overtake immediately careful
c) allow extra room in case they Mark one answer HC rule 192
swerve to avoid pot-holes a) Pull out to the middle of the road
d) allow the same room as normal b) Be prepared to slow down Question: 5.37
because road surfaces do not c) Accelerate around them You are following a learner driver who
affect motorcyclists d) Signal right stalls at a junction. You should
HC rule 189 HC rule 191 Mark one answer
a) be patient as you expect them to
Question: 5.29 Question: 5.33 make mistakes
A person herding sheep asks you to You are driving along a country road. A b) stay very close behind and flash
stop. You should horse and rider are approaching. What your headlights
Mark one answer should you do? c) start to rev your engine if they take
a) ignore them as they have no Mark two answers too long to restart
authority a) Increase your speed d) immediately steer around them
b) stop and switch off your engine b) Sound your horn and drive on
c) continue on but drive slowly c) Flash your headlights HC rule 193
d) try and get past quickly d) Drive slowly past
HC rule 190 e) Give plenty of room Question: 5.38
f) Rev your engine How would you react to drivers who
Question: 5.30 HC rule 191 appear to be inexperienced?
Which THREE should you do when Mark one answer
passing sheep on a road? Question: 5.34 a) Sound your horn to warn them of
Mark three answers How should you overtake horse your presence
a) Allow plenty of room riders? b) Be patient and prepare for them to
b) Go very slowly Mark one answer react more slowly
c) Pass quickly but quietly a) Drive up close and overtake as c) Flash your headlights to indicate
d) Be ready to stop soon as possible that it is safe for them to proceed
e) Briefly sound your horn b) Speed is not important but allow d) Overtake them as soon as
HC rule 190 plenty of room possible
c) Use your horn just once to warn HC rule 193
them
d) Drive slowly and leave plenty of
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Question: 5.39
When being followed by an ambulance
Question: 5.42
You are following a large articulated
Question: 5.44
c
When approaching this bridge you
showing a flashing blue beacon you vehicle. It is going to turn left into a should give way to
should narrow road. What action should you
Mark one answer take?
a) pull over as soon as safely
possible to let it pass
b) accelerate hard to get away from it
c) maintain your speed and course
d) brake harshly and immediately
stop in the road
HC rule 194
Mark one answer
Question: 5.40 a) bicycles
You are on a dual carriageway. Ahead Mark one answer b) buses
you see a vehicle with an amber a) Move out and overtake on the right c) motorcycles
flashing light. What will this be? b) Pass on the left as the vehicle d) cars
Mark one answer moves out HC rule 196
a) An ambulance c) Be prepared to stop behind
b) A fire engine d) Overtake quickly before the lorry Question: 5.45
c) A doctor on call moves out What type of vehicle could you expect
d) A disabled persons vehicle HC rule 196 to meet in the middle of the road?
HC rule 195
Question: 5.43
Question: 5.41 You are driving along this road. What
Powered vehicles used by disabled should you be prepared to do?
people are small and hard to see. How
do they give early warning when on a
dual carriageway?
Mark one answer
a) They will have a flashing red light
b) They will have a flashing green Mark one answer
light a) Lorry
c) They will have a flashing blue light b) Bicycle
d) They will have a flashing amber c) Car
light. Mark one answer d) Motorcycle
HC rule 195 a) Sound your horn and continue HC rule 196
b) Slow down and give way
c) Report the driver to the police
d) Squeeze through the gap
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Question: 5.46
What should you do as you approach
Question: 5.49
You are approaching a mini-
Question: 5.51
You are following a long vehicle
c
this overhead bridge? roundabout. The long vehicle in front is approaching a crossroads. The driver
signalling left but positioned over to signals right but moves close to the
the right. You should left-hand kerb. What should you do?

Mark one answer

a) Move out to the centre of the road
before going through Mark one answer Mark one answer
b) Find another route, this is only for a) sound your horn a) Warn the driver of the wrong signal
high vehicles b) overtake on the left b) Wait behind the long vehicle
c) Be prepared to give way to large c) follow the same course as the lorry c) Report the driver to the police
vehicles in the middle of the road d) keep well back d) Overtake on the right-hand side
d) Move across to the right hand side HC rules 196 163 HC rule 196
before going through
HC rule 196 Question: 5.50 Question: 5.52
What should you do as you approach You are following this lorry. You should
Question: 5.47 this lorry? keep well back from it to
You are following a long vehicle. It
approaches a crossroads and signals
left, but moves out to the right. You
should

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Slow down and be prepared to a) give you a good view of the road
wait ahead
b) Make the lorry wait for you b) stop following traffic from rushing
Mark one answer c) Flash your lights at the lorry through the junction
a) get closer in order to pass it d) Move to the right hand side of the c) prevent traffic behind you from
quickly road overtaking
b) stay well back and give it room HC rule 196 d) allow you to hurry through the
c) assume the signal is wrong and it traffic lights if they change
is really turning right HC rule 197
d) overtake as it starts to slow down
HC rule 196

Question: 5.48
You are driving behind a large goods
vehicle. It signals left but steers to the
right. You should
Mark one answer
a) slow down and let the vehicle turn
b) drive on, keeping to the left
c) overtake on the right of it
d) hold your speed and sound your
horn
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Question: 5.53
Why should you be especially cautious
Question: 5.55
A bus has stopped at a bus stop
Question: 5.57
c
When you approach a bus signalling to
when going past this bus? ahead of you. Its right-hand indicator is move off from a bus stop you should
flashing. You should

Mark two answers Mark one answer

a) There is traffic approaching in the Mark one answer a) get past before it moves
distance a) flash your headlights and slow b) allow it to pull away, if it is safe to
b) The driver may open the door down do so
c) It may suddenly move off b) slow down and give way if it is safe c) flash your headlights as you
d) People may cross the road in front to do so approach
of it c) sound your horn and keep going d) signal left and wave the bus on
e) There are bicycles parked on the d) slow down and then sound your HC rule 198
pavement horn
HC rule 198 HC rule 198 Question: 5.58
You are travelling behind a bus that
Question: 5.54 Question: 5.56 pulls up at a bus stop. What should
You are driving in town. Ahead of you What is the main hazard the driver of you do?
a bus is at a bus stop. Which TWO of the red car (arrowed) should be aware Mark two answers
the following should you do? of? a) Accelerate past the bus sounding
Mark two answers your horn
a) Be prepared to give way if the bus b) Watch carefully for pedestrians
suddenly moves off c) Be ready to give way to the bus
b) Continue at the same speed but d) Pull in closely behind the bus
sound your horn as a warning HC rule 198
c) Watch carefully for the sudden
appearance of pedestrians Question: 5.59
d) Pass the bus as quickly as you As a driver why should you be more
possibly can careful where trams operate?
HC rule 198 Mark one answer Mark one answers
a) Glare from the sun may affect the a) Because they do not have a horn
driver’s vision b) Because they do not stop for cars
b) The black car may stop suddenly c) Because they do not have lights
c) The bus may move out into the d) Because they cannot steer to
road avoid you
d) Oncoming vehicles will assume HC rule 199
the driver is turning right
HC rule 198 Question: 5.60
Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle
with a flashing amber beacon. This
means it is
Mark one answer
a) slow moving
b) broken down
c) a doctor’s car
d) a school crossing patrol
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6. Driving in adverse weather
conditions and parking
Question: 6.6
You may drive with front fog lights
Question: 6.10
c
You are driving at dusk. You should
Before completing quiz 6 read switched on switch your lights on
Highway Code rules 201 - 226. Mark two answers
a) even when street lights are not lit
Question: 6.1 b) so others can see you
You are on a wet motorway with c) only when others have done so
surface spray. You should use d) only when street lights are lit
Mark one answer HC rules 201 95
a) hazard flashers
b) dipped headlights Question: 6.11
c) rear fog lights Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog
d) sidelights Mark one answer lights?
HC rules 201 202 a) when visibility is less than 100 Mark one answer
metres (328 feet) a) To be seen when driving at high
Question: 6.2 b) at any time to be noticed speed
You should switch your rear fog lights c) instead of headlights on high b) To use if broken down in a
on when visibility drops below speed roads dangerous position
Mark one answer d) when dazzled by the lights of c) To make them more visible in thick
a) your overall stopping distance oncoming vehicles fog
b) ten car lengths HC rule 201 d) To warn drivers following closely to
c) 200metres (656feet) drop back
d) 100 metres (328 feet) Question: 6.7 HC rules 201 211
HC rule 201 Front fog lights may be used ONLY if
Mark one answer Question: 6.12
Question: 6.3 a) your headlights are not working You are driving through a tunnel and
You may use front fog lights with b) they are operated with rear fog the traffic is flowing normally. What
headlights ONLY when visibility is lights should you do?
reduced to less than c) they were fitted by the vehicle Mark one answer
Mark one answer manufacturer a) Use parking lights
a) 100 metres (328 feet) d) visibility is seriously reduced b) Use front spot lights
b) 200 metres (656 feet) HC rule 201 c) Use dipped headlights
c) 300 metres (984 feet) d) Use rear fog lights
d) 400 metres (1312 feet) Question: 6.8 HC rule 201
HC rules 201 211 Whilst driving, the fog clears and you
can see more clearly. You must Question: 6.13
Question: 6.4 remember to You are driving along this motorway. It
Front fog lights should be used Mark one answer is raining. When following this lorry
Mark one answer a) switch off the fog lights you should
a) when visibility is reduced to 100 b) reduce your speed
metres (328 feet) c) switch off the demister
b) as a warning to oncoming traffic d) close any open windows
c) when driving during the hours of HC rules 201 211
darkness
d) in any conditions and at any time Question: 6.9
HC rule 201 You are driving in heavy traffic on a
wet road. Spray makes it difficult to be
Question: 6.5 seen. You should use your
Front fog lights should be used ONLY Mark two answers Mark two answers
when a) full beam headlights a) allow at least a two-second gap
Mark one answer b) rear fog lights if visibility is less b) move left and drive on the hard
a) travelling in very light rain than 100 metres (328 feet) shoulder
b) visibility is seriously reduced c) rear fog lights if visibility is more c) allow at least a four-second gap
c) daylight is fading than 100 metres (328 feet) d) be aware of spray reducing your
d) driving after midnight d) dipped headlights vision
HC rule 201 e) side lights only e) move right and stay in the right
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Question: 6.14
You are driving in heavy rain. Your
Question: 6.18
You are driving along a wet road. How
Question: 6.23
Braking distances on ice can be
c
steering suddenly becomes very light. can you tell if your vehicle’s tyres are Mark one answer
You should losing their grip on the surface? a) twice the normal distance
Mark one answer Mark one answer b) five times the normal distance
a) steer towards the side of the road a) The engine will stall c) seven times the normal distance
b) apply gentle acceleration b) The steering will feel very heavy d) ten times the normal distance
c) brake firmly to reduce speed c) The engine noise will increase HC rule 205
d) ease off the accelerator d) The steering will feel very light
HC rule 202 HC rule 202 Question: 6.24
Freezing conditions will affect the
Question: 6.15 Question: 6.19 distance it takes you to come to a
You are travelling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance will be stop. You should expect stopping
Your overall stopping distance is likely much longer when driving distances to increase by up to
to be Mark one answer Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) in the rain a) two times
a) doubled b) in fog b) three times
b) halved c) at night c) five times
c) up to ten times greater d) in strong winds d) ten times
d) no different HC rule 202 HC rule 205
HC rule 202
Question: 6.20 Question: 6.25
Question: 6.16 When snow is falling heavily you How can you tell if you are driving on
You are following a large lorry on a wet should ice?
road. Spray makes it difficult to see. Mark one answer Mark two answers
You should a) only drive with your hazard lights a) The tyres make a rumbling noise
on b) The tyres make hardly any noise
b) not drive unless you have a mobile c) The steering becomes heavier
phone d) The steering becomes lighter
c) only drive when your journey is HC rule 206
short
d) not drive unless it is essential Question: 6.26
HC rule 203 You are trying to move off on snow.
You should use
Question: 6.21 Mark one answer
Mark one answer Before starting a journey in freezing a) the lowest gear you can
a) drop back until you can see better weather you should clear ice and snow b) the highest gear you can
b) put your headlights on full beam from your vehicle’s c) a high engine speed
c) keep close to the lorry, away from Mark four answers d) the handbrake and footbrake
the spray a) aerial together
d) speed up and overtake quickly b) windows HC rule 206
HC rule 202 c) bumper
d) lights Question: 6.27
Question: 6.17 e) mirrors You are driving on an icy road. How
You are driving along a wet road. How f) number plates can you avoid wheelspin?
can you tell if your vehicle is HC rule 204 Mark one answer
aquaplaning? a) Drive at a slow speed in as high a
Mark one answer Question: 6.22 gear as possible
a) The engine will stall You are driving on an icy road. What b) Use the handbrake if the wheels
b) The engine noise will increase distance should you drive from the car start to slip
c) The steering will feel very heavy in front? c) Brake gently and repeatedly
d) The steering will feel very light Mark one answer d) Drive in a low gear at all times
HC rule 202 a) four times the normal distance HC rule 206
b) six times the normal distance
c) eight times the normal distance
d) ten times the normal distance
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Question: 6.28
How can you tell when you are driving
Question: 6.33
Where are you most likely to be
Question: 6.37
c
It is very windy. You are behind a
over black ice? affected by a side wind? motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-
Mark one answer Mark one answer sided vehicle. What should you do?
a) It is easier to brake a) On a narrow country lane Mark one answer
b) The noise from your tyres sounds b) On an open stretch of road a) Overtake the motorcyclist
louder c) On a busy stretch of road immediately
c) You see black ice on the road d) On a long, straight road b) Keep well back
d) Your steering feels light HC rule 207 c) Stay level with the motorcyclist
HC rule 206 d) Keep close to the motorcyclist
Question: 6.34 HC rule 208
Question: 6.29 What does this sign mean?
The roads are icy. You should drive Question: 6.38
slowly You are about to overtake a slow-
Mark one answer moving motorcyclist. Which one of
a) in the highest gear possible these signs would make you take
b) in the lowest gear possible special care?
c) with the handbrake partly on
d) with your left foot on the brake
HC rule 206

Question: 6.30 Mark one answer

When driving in falling snow you a) Crosswinds
should b) Road noise
Mark one answer c) Airport
a) brake firmly and quickly d) Adverse camber
b) be ready to steer sharply HC rule 207 Mark one answer
c) use sidelights only a) Sign A
d) brake gently in plenty of time Question: 6.35 b) Sign B
HC rule 206 You are driving on the motorway in c) Sign C
windy conditions. When passing high- d) Sign D
Question: 6.31 sided vehicles you should HC rule 208
You are driving in freezing conditions. Mark one answer
What should you do when a) increase your speed Question: 6.39
approaching a sharp bend? b) be wary of a sudden gust You have to make a journey in foggy
Mark two answers c) drive alongside very closely conditions. You should
a) Slow down before you reach the d) expect normal conditions Mark one answer
bend HC rule 207 a) follow other vehicles’ tail lights
b) Gently apply your handbrake closely
c) Firmly use your footbrake Question: 6.36 b) avoid using dipped headlights
d) Coast into the bend In windy conditions you need to take c) leave plenty of time for your
e) Avoid sudden steering movements extra care when journey
HC rule 206 Mark one answer d) keep two seconds behind other
a) using the brakes vehicles
Question: 6.32 b) making a hill start HC rule 209
Which of these is LEAST likely to be c) turning into a narrow road
affected by crosswinds? d) passing pedal cyclists Question: 6.40
Mark one answer HC rule 207 You are driving in fog. Why should you
a) Cyclists keep well back from the vehicle in
b) Motorcyclists front?
c) High-sided vehicles Mark one answer
d) Cars a) In case it changes direction
HC rule 207 suddenly
b) In case its fog lights dazzle you
c) In case it stops suddenly
d) In case its brake lights dazzle you
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Question: 6.41
Why should you always reduce your
Question: 6.45
You are driving on a clear dry night
Question: 6.49
While you are driving in fog, it
c
speed when travelling in fog? with your rear fog lights switched on. becomes necessary to use front fog
Mark one answer This may lights. You should
a) Because the brakes do not work Mark two answers Mark one answer
as well a) reduce glare from the road surface a) only turn them on in heavy traffic
b) Because you could be dazzled by b) make other drivers think you are conditions
other people’s fog lights braking b) remember not to use them on
c) Because the engine is colder c) give a better view of the road motorways
d) Because it is more difficult to see ahead c) only use them on dual
events ahead d) dazzle following drivers carriageways
HC rules 209 210 e) help your indicators to be seen d) remember to switch them off as
more clearly visibility improves
Question: 6.42 HC rule 211 HC rule 211
You are following other vehicles in fog
with your lights on. How else can you Question: 6.46 Question: 6.50
reduce the chances of being involved You forget to switch off your rear fog Front fog lights may be used ONLY if
in an accident? lights when the fog has cleared. This Mark one answer
Mark one answer may a) visibility is seriously reduced
a) Keep close to the vehicle in front Mark three answers b) they are fitted above the bumper
b) Use your main beam instead of a) dazzle other road users c) they are not as bright as the
dipped headlights b) reduce battery life headlights
c) Keep together with the faster c) cause brake lights to be less clear d) an audible warning device is used
vehicles d) be breaking the law HC rule 211
d) Reduce your speed and increase e) seriously affect engine power
the gap HC rule 211 Question: 6.51
HC rule 210 You have just driven out of fog.
Question: 6.47 Visibility is now good. You MUST
Question: 6.43 You have been driving in thick fog Mark one answer
You have to make a journey in fog. which has now cleared. You must a) switch off all your fog lights
What are the TWO most important switch OFF your rear fog lights b) keep your rear fog lights on
things you should do before you set because c) keep your front fog lights on
out? Mark one answer d) leave fog lights on in case fog
Mark two answers a) they use a lot of power from the returns
a) Top up the radiator with antifreeze battery HC rule 211
b) Make sure that you have a b) they make your brake lights less
warning triangle in the vehicle clear Question: 6.52
c) Check that your lights are working c) they will cause dazzle in your rear In very hot weather the road surface
d) Check the battery view mirrors can become soft. Which TWO of the
e) Make sure that the windows are d) they may not be properly adjusted following will be most affected?
clean HC rule 211 Mark two answers
HC rules 210 204 a) The suspension
Question: 6.48 b) The grip of the tyres
Question: 6.44 Using front fog lights in clear daylight c) The braking
Why is it dangerous to leave rear fog will d) The exhaust
lights on when they are not needed? Mark one answer HC rule 212
Mark two answers a) flatten the battery
a) Brake lights are less clear b) dazzle other drivers Question: 6.53
b) Following drivers can be dazzled c) improve your visibility In very hot weather the road surface
c) Electrical systems could be d) increase your awareness can get soft. Which TWO of the
overloaded HC rule 211 following will be affected most?
d) Direction indicators may not work Mark two answers
properly a) The suspension
e) The battery could fail b) The steering
HC rule 211 c) The braking
d) The exhaust
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Question: 6.54
You are leaving your vehicle parked on
Question: 6.58
What MUST you have to park in a
Question: 6.61
c
In which THREE places would parking
a road. When may you leave the disabled space? your vehicle cause danger or
engine running? obstruction to other road users?
Mark one answer Mark three answers
a) If you will be parked for less than a) In front of a property entrance
five minutes b) At or near a bus stop
b) If the battery is flat c) On your driveway
c) When in a 20 mph zone d) In a marked parking space
d) Never on any occasion e) On the approach to a level
HC rule 214 crossing
HC rule 217
Question: 6.55 Mark one answer
On a clearway you must not stop a) An orange or blue badge Question: 6.62
Mark one answer b) A wheelchair In which THREE places must you NOT
a) at any time c) An advanced driver certificate park?
b) when it is busy d) A modified vehicle Mark three answers
c) in the rush hour HC rule 216 a) Near the brow of a hill
d) during daylight hours b) At or near a bus stop
HC rule 215 Question: 6.59 c) Where there is no pavement
You are looking for somewhere to park d) Within 10 metres (32 feet) of a
Question: 6.56 your vehicle. The area is full EXCEPT junction
You are driving on an urban clearway. for spaces marked ‘disabled use’. You e) On a 40 mph road
You may stop only to can HC rule 217
Mark one answer
a) set down and pick up passengers Question: 6.63
b) use a mobile telephone What is the nearest you may park to a
c) ask for directions junction?
d) load or unload goods Mark one answer
HC rule 215 a) 10 metres (32 feet)
b) 12 metres (39 feet)
Question: 6.57 c) 15 metres (49 feet)
When can you park on the left d) 20 metres (66 feet)
opposite these road markings? Mark one answer HC rule 217
a) use these spaces when elsewhere
is full Question: 6.64
b) park if you stay with your vehicle In which FOUR places must you NOT
c) use these spaces, disabled or not park or wait?
d) not park there unless permitted Mark four answers
HC rule 216 a) On a dual carriageway
b) At a bus stop
Question: 6.60 c) On the slope of a hill
In which THREE places would parking d) Opposite a traffic island
Mark one answer cause an obstruction to others? e) In front of someone else’s drive
a) If the line nearest to you is broken Mark three answers f) On the brow of a hill
b) When there are no yellow lines a) Near the brow of a hill HC rule 217
c) To pick up or set down passengers b) In a lay-by
d) During daylight hours only c) Where the kerb is raised Question: 6.65
HC rule 215 d) Where the kerb has been lowered In which TWO places should you NOT
for wheelchairs park?
e) At or near a bus stop Mark two answers
HC rule 217 a) Near a school entrance
b) Near a police station
c) In a side road
d) At a bus stop
e) In a one-way street
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Question: 6.66
You are parking on a two-way road at
Question: 6.70
You park overnight on a road with a 40
7. Motorways
Before completing quiz 7 read
c
night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You mph speed limit. You should park Highway Code rules 227 - 247.
should park on the Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) facing the traffic Question: 7.1
a) left with parking lights on b) with sidelights on Which FOUR of these must NOT use
b) left with no lights on c) with dipped headlights on motorways?
c) right with parking lights on d) near a street light Mark four answers
d) right with dipped headlights on HC rule 223 a) Learner car drivers
HC rules 222 223 b) Motorcycles over 50cc
Question: 6.71 c) Double deck buses
Question: 6.67 On a foggy day you unavoidably have d) Farm tractors
You can park on the right-hand side of to park your car on the road. You e) Horse riders
a road at night should f) Cyclists
Mark one answer Mark one answer HC rule 227
a) in a one-way street a) leave your headlights on
b) with your sidelights on b) leave your fog lights on Question: 7.2
c) more than 10 metres (32 feet) from c) leave your sidelights on Which FOUR of these must NOT use
a junction d) leave your hazard lights on motorways?
d) under a lamp-post HC rule 225 Mark four answers
HC rules 222 121 a) Learner car drivers
Question: 6.72 b) Motorcycles over 50cc
Question: 6.68 You have to park on the road in fog. c) Double-decker buses
You are parked on the road at night. You should d) Farm tractors
Where must you use parking lights? Mark one answer e) Learner motorcyclists
Mark one answer a) leave sidelights on f) Cyclists
a) Where there are continuous white b) leave dipped headlights and fog HC rule 227
lines in the middle of the road lights on
b) Where the speed limit exceeds 30 c) leave dipped headlights on Question: 7.3
mph d) leave main beam headlights on As a provisional licence holder you
c) Where you are facing oncoming HC rule 225 should not drive a car
traffic Mark one answer
d) Where you are near a bus stop Question: 6.73 a) over 30 mph
HC rules 223 222 You wish to park facing DOWNHILL. b) at night
Which TWO of the following should c) on the motorway
Question: 6.69 you do? d) with passengers in rear seats
Your vehicle is parked on the road at Mark two answers HC rule 227
night. When must you use sidelights? a) Turn the steering wheel towards
Mark one answer the kerb
a) Where there are continuous white b) Park close to the bumper of
lines in the middle of the road another car
b) Where the speed limit exceeds 30 c) Park with two wheels on the kerb
mph d) Put the handbrake on firmly
c) Where you are facing oncoming e) Turn the steering wheel away from
traffic the kerb
d) Where you are near a bus stop HC rule 226
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Question: 7.4
You are on a motorway. There are red
Question: 7.7
Immediately after joining a motorway
Question: 7.11
c
You are driving on a motorway. By
flashing lights above every lane. You you should normally mistake, you go past the exit that you
must Mark one answer wanted to take. You should
a) try to overtake Mark one answer
b) readjust your mirrors a) carefully reverse on the hard
c) position your vehicle in the centre shoulder
lane b) carry on to the next exit
d) keep in the left lane c) carefully reverse in the left-hand
HC rule 233 lane
d) make a U-turn at the next gap in
Question: 7.8 the central reservation
When joining a motorway you must HC rule 237
Mark one answer always
a) pull onto the hard shoulder Mark one answer Question: 7.12
b) slow down and watch for further a) use the hard shoulder On a three-lane motorway which lane
signals b) stop at the end of the acceleration should you normally use?
c) leave at the next exit lane Mark one answer
d) stop and wait c) come to a stop before joining the a) Left
HC rule 232 motorway b) Right
d) give way to traffic already on the c) Centre
Question: 7.5 motorway d) Either the right or centre
You are driving on a road with several HC rule 233 HC rule 238
lanes. You see these signs above the
lanes. What do they mean? Question: 7.9 Question: 7.13
You are joining a motorway. Why is it The left-hand lane on a three-lane
important to make full use of the slip motorway is for use by
road?
Mark one answer
a) Because there is space available
to turn round if you need to
b) To allow you direct access to the
overtaking lanes
c) To build up a speed similar to
Mark one answer traffic on the motorway
a) The two right lanes are open d) Because you can continue on the
b) The two left lanes are open hard shoulder Mark one answer
c) Traffic in the left lanes should stop HC rule 233 a) any vehicle
d) Traffic in the right lanes should b) large vehicles only
stop Question: 7.10 c) emergency vehicles only
HC rule 232 What is the national speed limit on d) slow vehicles only
motorways for cars and motorcycles? HC rule 238
Question: 7.6 Mark one answer
You are on a motorway. Red flashing a) 30 mph
lights appear above your lane only. b) 50 mph
What should you do? c) 60 mph
Mark one answer d) 70 mph
a) Continue in that lane and look for HC rule 235
further information
b) Move into another lane in good
time
c) Pull onto the hard shoulder
d) Stop and wait for an instruction to
proceed
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Question: 7.14
The left-hand lane of a motorway
Question: 7.17
For what reason may you use the
Question: 7.21
You are on a three-lane motorway
c
should be used for right-hand lane of a motorway? towing a trailer. You may use the right-
hand lane when
Mark one answer
a) there are lane closures
b) there is slow moving traffic
c) you can maintain a high speed
d) large vehicles are in the left and
centre lanes
HC rule 239

Mark one answer Mark one answer Question: 7.22

a) breakdowns and emergencies only a) For keeping out of the way of On motorways you should never
b) overtaking slower traffic in the lorries overtake on the left UNLESS
other lanes b) For driving at more than 70 mph Mark one answer
c) slow vehicles only c) For turning right a) you can see well ahead that the
d) normal driving d) For overtaking other vehicles hard shoulder is clear
HC rule 238 HC rule 238 b) the traffic in the right-hand lane is
signalling right
Question: 7.15 Question: 7.18 c) you warn drivers behind by
What is the right-hand lane used for on The right-hand lane of a three-lane signalling left
a three-lane motorway? motorway is d) there is a queue of slow moving
Mark one answer Mark one answer traffic to your right that is moving
a) Emergency vehicles only a) for lorries only slower than you
b) Overtaking b) an overtaking lane HC rule 242
c) Vehicles towing trailers c) the right-turn lane
d) Coaches only d) an acceleration lane Question: 7.23
HC rule 238 HC rule 238 You are allowed to stop on a motorway
when you
Question: 7.16 Question: 7.19 Mark one answer
A basic rule when on motorways is You are driving at 70 mph on a three- a) need to walk and get fresh air
Mark one answer lane motorway. There is no traffic b) wish to pick up hitch hikers
a) use the lane that has least traffic ahead. Which lane should you use? c) are told to do so by flashing red
b) keep to the left lane unless Mark one answer lights
overtaking a) Any lane d) need to use a mobile telephone
c) overtake on the side that is b) Middle lane HC rule 244
clearest c) Right lane
d) try to keep above 50 mph to d) Left lane Question: 7.24
prevent congestion HC rule 238 When may you stop on a motorway?
HC rule 238 Mark three answers
Question: 7.20 a) If you have to read a map
Which of these IS NOT allowed to b) When you are tired and need a
travel in the right-hand lane of a three- rest
lane motorway? c) If red lights show above every lane
Mark one answer d) When told to by the police
a) A small delivery van e) If your mobile phone rings
b) A motorcycle f) In an emergency or a breakdown
c) A vehicle towing a trailer HC rule 244
d) A motorcycle and side-car
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Question: 7.25
You are intending to leave the
8. Breakdowns, accidents,
road works, railway level
Question: 8.4
c
You have broken down on a two-way
motorway at the next exit. Before you crossings and tramways road. You have a warning triangle. It
reach the exit you should normally Before completing quiz 8 read should be displayed
position your vehicle Highway Code rules 248 - 278.
Mark one answer
a) in the middle lane Question: 8.1
b) in the left-hand lane You are on a motorway. When can you
c) on the hard shoulder use hazard warning lights?
d) in any lane Mark two answers
HC rule 246 a) When a vehicle is following too
closely
b) When you slow down quickly
because of danger ahead Mark one answer
c) When you are towing another a) on the roof of your vehicle
vehicle b) at least 150 metres (492 feet)
d) When driving on the hard shoulder behind your vehicle
e) When you have broken down on c) at least 45 metres (147 feet)
the hard shoulder behind your vehicle
HC rules 248 96 d) just behind your vehicle
HC rule 248
Question: 8.2
You have an accident while driving Question: 8.5
through a tunnel. You are not injured You are in an accident on a two-way
but your vehicle cannot be driven. road. You have a warning triangle with
What should you do first? you. At what distance before the
Mark one answer obstruction should you place the
a) Rely on other drivers phoning for warning triangle?
the Police Mark one answer
b) Switch off the engine and switch a) 25 metres (82 feet)
on hazard lights b) 45 metres (147 feet)
c) Take the names of witnesses and c) 100 metres (328 feet)
other drivers d) 150 metres (492 feet)
d) Sweep up any debris that is in the HC rule 248
road
HC rule 248 Question: 8.6
You have broken down on a two-way
Question: 8.3 road. You have a warning triangle. You
You are on a motorway at night. You should place the warning triangle at
MUST have your headlights switched least how far from your vehicle?
on unless
Mark one answer
a) there are vehicles close in front of
you
b) you are travelling below 50 mph
c) the motorway is lit
d) your vehicle is broken down on the
hard shoulder
HC rules 248 249
Mark one answer
a) 5 metres (16 feet)
b) 25 metres (82 feet)
c) 45 metres (147 feet)
d) 100 metres (328 feet)
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Question: 8.7
Which of these items should you carry
Question: 8.11
You get a puncture on the motorway.
Question: 8.14
c
After a breakdown you need to rejoin
in your vehicle for use in the event of You manage to get your vehicle onto the main carriageway of a motorway
an accident? the hard shoulder. You should from the hard shoulder. You should
Mark three answers Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) Road map a) change the wheel yourself a) move out onto the carriageway
b) Can of petrol immediately then build up your speed
c) Jump leads b) use the emergency telephone and b) move out onto the carriageway
d) Fire extinguisher call for assistance using your hazard lights
e) First Aid kit c) try to wave down another vehicle c) gain speed on the hard shoulder
f) Warning triangle for help before moving out onto the
HC rule 248 d) only change the wheel if you have carriageway
a passenger to help you d) wait on the hard shoulder until
Question: 8.8 HC rule 249 someone flashes their headlights
On the motorway, the hard shoulder at you
should be used Question: 8.12 HC rule 250
Mark one answer Your vehicle has a puncture on a
a) to answer a mobile phone motorway. What should you do? Question: 8.15
b) when an emergency arises Mark one answer Your vehicle has broken down on a
c) for a short rest when tired a) Drive slowly to the next service motorway. You are not able to stop on
d) to check a road atlas area to get assistance the hard shoulder. What should you
HC rule 249 b) Pull up on the hard shoulder. do?
Change the wheel as quickly as Mark one answer
Question: 8.9 possible a) Switch on your hazard warning
You have broken down on a motorway. c) Pull up on the hard shoulder. Use lights
To find the nearest emergency the emergency phone to get b) Stop following traffic and ask for
telephone you should always walk assistance help
Mark one answer d) Switch on your hazard lights. Stop c) Attempt to repair your vehicle
a) with the traffic flow in your lane quickly
b) facing oncoming traffic HC rule 249 d) Stand behind your vehicle to warn
c) in the direction shown on the others
marker posts Question: 8.13 HC rule 251
d) in the direction of the nearest exit On a motorway you may ONLY stop
HC rule 249 on the hard shoulder Question: 8.16
You are on a motorway. A large box
Question: 8.10 falls onto the road from a lorry. The
What should you use the hard lorry does not stop. You should
shoulder of a motorway for? Mark one answer
a) go to the next emergency
telephone and inform the police
b) catch up with the lorry and try to
get the driver’s attention
c) stop close to the box until the
Mark one answer police arrive
a) in an emergency d) pull over to the hard shoulder, then
b) if you feel tired and need to rest remove the box
c) if you accidentally go past the exit HC rule 254
Mark one answer that you wanted to take
a) Stopping in an emergency d) to pick up a hitchhiker
b) Leaving the motorway HC rule 249
c) Stopping when you are tired
d) Joining the motorway
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Question: 8.17
You are on the motorway. Luggage
Question: 8.21
You have broken down on a motorway.
Question: 8.25
c
You have stopped at the scene of an
falls from your vehicle. What should When you use the emergency accident to give help. Which THREE
you do? telephone you will be asked things should you do?
Mark one answer Mark three answers Mark three answers
a) Stop at the next emergency a) for the number on the telephone a) Keep injured people warm and
telephone and contact the police that you are using comfortable
b) Stop on the motorway and put on b) for your driving licence details b) Keep injured people calm by
hazard lights whilst you pick it up c) for the name of your vehicle talking to them reassuringly
c) Walk back up the motorway to pick insurance company c) Keep injured people on the move
it up d) for details of yourself and your by walking them around
d) Pull up on the hard shoulder and vehicle d) Give injured people a warm drink
wave traffic down e) whether you belong to a motoring e) Make sure that injured people are
HC rule 254 organisation not left alone
HC rule 257 HC rule 257
Question: 8.18
After an accident, someone is Question: 8.22 Question: 8.26
unconscious in their vehicle. When At the scene of an accident you should You arrive at a serious motorcycle
should you call the emergency Mark one answer accident. The motorcyclist is
services? a) not put yourself at risk unconscious and bleeding. Your main
Mark one answer b) go to those casualties who are priorities should be to
a) Only as a last resort screaming Mark three answers
b) As soon as possible c) pull everybody out of their vehicles a) try to stop the bleeding
c) After you have woken them up d) leave vehicle engines switched on b) make a list of witnesses
d) After checking for broken bones HC rule 257 c) check the casualty’s breathing
HC rule 257 d) take the numbers of the vehicles
Question: 8.23 involved
Question: 8.19 You break down on a motorway. You e) sweep up any loose debris
You are the first person to arrive at an need to call for help. Why may it be f) check the casualty’s airways
accident where people are badly better to use an emergency roadside HC rule 257
injured. Which THREE should you do? telephone rather than a mobile phone?
Mark three answers Mark one answer Question: 8.27
a) Switch on your own hazard a) It connects you to a local garage An injured motorcyclist is lying
warning lights b) Using a mobile phone will distract unconscious in the road. You should
b) Make sure that someone other drivers Mark one answer
telephones for an ambulance c) It allows easy location by the a) remove the safety helmet
c) Try and get people who are injured emergency services b) seek medical assistance
to drink something d) Mobile phones do not work on c) move the person off the road
d) Move the people who are injured motorways d) remove the leather jacket
clear of their vehicles HC rule 257 HC rule 257
e) Get people who are not injured
clear of the scene Question: 8.24 Question: 8.28
HC rule 257 At an accident it is important to look You are the first to arrive at the scene
after the casualty. When the area is of an accident. Which FOUR of these
Question: 8.20 safe, you should should you do?
An accident has just happened. An Mark one answer Mark four answers
injured person is lying in a busy road. a) get them out of the vehicle a) Leave as soon as another motorist
What is the FIRST thing you should do b) give them a drink arrives
to help? c) give them something to eat b) Switch off the vehicle engine(s)
Mark one answer d) keep them in the vehicle c) Move uninjured people away from
a) Treat the person for shock HC rule 257 the vehicle(s)
b) Warn other traffic d) Call the emergency services
c) Place them in the recovery e) Warn other traffic
position HC rule 257
d) Make sure the injured person is
kept warm
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Question: 8.29
Which of the following should you NOT
Question: 8.33
You arrive at an accident. A
Question: 8.36
c
You are involved in an accident with
do at the scene of an accident? motorcyclist is unconscious. Your another vehicle. Someone is injured.
Mark one answer FIRST priority is the casualty’s Your vehicle is damaged. Which
a) Warn other traffic by switching on Mark one answer FOUR of the following should you find
your hazard warning lights a) breathing out?
b) Call the emergency services b) bleeding Mark four answers
immediately c) broken bones a) Whether the driver owns the other
c) Offer someone a cigarette to calm d) bruising vehicle involved
them down HC rule 257 b) The other driver’s name, address
d) Ask drivers to switch off their and telephone number
engines Question: 8.34 c) The make and registration number
HC rule 257 You have a collision whilst your car is of the other vehicle
moving. What is the first thing you d) The occupation of the other driver
Question: 8.30 must do? e) The details of the other driver’s
Your vehicle breaks down on the hard Mark one answer vehicle insurance
shoulder of a motorway. You decide to a) Stop only if there are injured f) Whether the other driver is
use your mobile phone to call for help. people licensed to drive
You should b) Call the emergency services HC rules 260 261
Mark one answer c) Stop at the scene of the accident
a) stand at the rear of the vehicle d) Call your insurance company Question: 8.37
while making the call HC rule 260 The police may ask you to produce
b) try to repair the vehicle yourself which three of these documents
c) get out of the vehicle by the right Question: 8.35 following an accident?
hand door You lose control of your car and Mark three answers
d) check your location from the damage a garden wall. No one is a) Vehicle registration document
marker posts on the left around. What must you do? b) Driving licence
HC rule 257 Mark one answer c) Theory test certificate
a) Report the accident to the police d) Insurance certificate
Question: 8.31 within 24 hours e) MOT test certificate
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle b) Go back to tell the house owner f) Road tax disc
accident. No other vehicle is involved. the next day HC rule 260
The rider is unconscious, lying in the c) Report the accident to your
middle of the road. The first thing you insurance company when you get Question: 8.38
should do is home A police officer asks to see your
Mark one answer d) Find someone in the area to tell documents. You do not have them with
a) move the rider out of the road them about it immediately you. You may produce them at a police
b) warn other traffic HC rule 260 station within
c) clear the road of debris Mark one answer
d) give the rider reassurance a) five days
HC rule 257 b) seven days
c) 14 days
Question: 8.32 d) 21 days
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle HC rule 261
accident. The rider is injured. When
should the helmet be removed? Question: 8.39
Mark one answer At roadworks which of the following
a) Only when it is essential can control traffic flow?
b) Always straight away Mark three answers
c) Only when the motorcyclist asks a) A STOP-GO board
d) Always, unless they are in shock b) Flashing amber lights
HC rule 257 c) A police officer
d) Flashing red lights
e) Temporary traffic lights
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Question: 8.40
You are entering an area of roadworks.
Question: 8.43
To avoid an accident when entering a
Question: 8.46
When going through a contraflow
c
There is a temporary speed limit contraflow system, you should system on a motorway you should
displayed. You should Mark three answers
Mark one answer a) reduce speed in good time
a) not exceed the speed limit b) switch lanes anytime to make
b) obey the limit only during rush progress
hour c) choose an appropriate lane early
c) ignore the displayed limit d) keep the correct separation
d) obey the limit except at night distance
HC rule 262 e) increase speed to pass through
quickly
Question: 8.41 f) follow other motorists closely to Mark one answer
You are approaching roadworks on a avoid long queues a) ensure that you do not exceed 30
motorway. What should you do? HC rules 262 263 264 mph
Mark one answer b) keep a good distance from the
a) Speed up to clear the works Question: 8.44 vehicle ahead
quickly What does this sign mean? c) switch lanes to keep the traffic
b) Always use the hard shoulder flowing
c) Obey all speed limits d) stay close to the vehicle ahead to
d) Stay very close to the vehicle in reduce queues
front HC rule 264
HC rules 262 263
Question: 8.47
Question: 8.42 You are on a motorway. There is a
You are driving on this dual contraflow system ahead. What would
carriageway. Why may you need to you expect to find?
slow down? Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) The right-hand lane ahead is a) Temporary traffic lights
narrow b) Lower speed limits
b) Right-hand lane for buses only c) Wider lanes than normal
c) Right-hand lane for turning right d) Speed humps
d) The right-hand lane is closed HC rule 264
HC rule 263
Question: 8.48
Question: 8.45 What does this sign mean?
You are in the right-hand lane of a dual
Mark one answer carriageway. You see signs showing
a) There is a broken white line in the that the right-hand lane is closed 800
centre yards ahead. You should
b) There are solid white lines either
side
c) There are roadworks ahead of you
d) There are no footpaths
HC rules 262 263
Mark one answer
a) Change to the left lane
b) Leave at the next exit
c) Contraflow system
Mark one answer d) One-way street
a) keep in that lane until you reach HC rule 264
the queue
b) move to the left immediately
c) wait and see which lane is moving
faster
d) move to the left in good time
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Question: 8.49
You are driving over a level crossing.
Question: 8.52
The red lights are flashing. What
Question: 8.55
c
Your vehicle has broken down on an
The warning lights come on and a bell should you do when approaching this automatic railway level crossing. What
rings. What should you do? level crossing? should you do FIRST?
Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) Get everyone out of the vehicle a) Get everyone out of the vehicle
immediately and clear of the crossing
b) Stop and reverse back to clear the b) Phone the signal operator so that
crossing trains can be stopped
c) Keep going and clear the crossing c) Walk along the track to give
d) Stop immediately and use your warning to any approaching trains
hazard warning lights d) Try to push the vehicle clear of
HC rule 266 the crossing as soon as possible
Mark one answer HC rule 272
Question: 8.50 a) Go through quickly
You are waiting at a level crossing. b) Go through carefully Question: 8.56
The red warning lights continue to c) Stop before the barrier You break down on a level crossing.
flash after a train has passed by. What d) Switch on hazard warning lights The lights have not yet begun to flash.
should you do? HC rule 266 Which THREE things should you do?
Mark three answers
Question: 8.53 a) Telephone the signal operator
At a railway level crossing the red light b) Leave your vehicle and get
signal continues to flash after a train everyone clear
has gone by. What should you do? c) Walk down the track and signal the
Mark one answer next train
a) Phone the signal operator d) Move the vehicle if a signal
b) Alert drivers behind you operator tells you to
c) Wait e) Tell drivers behind what has
Mark one answer d) Proceed with caution happened
a) Get out and investigate HC rule 266 HC rule 272
b) Telephone the signal operator
c) Continue to wait Question: 8.54 Question: 8.57
d) Drive across carefully You are driving towards this level You have stalled in the middle of a
HC rule 266 crossing. What would be the first level crossing and cannot restart the
warning of an approaching train? engine. The warning bell starts to ring.
Question: 8.51 You should
You are waiting at a level crossing. A Mark one answer
train has passed but the lights keep a) get out and clear of the crossing
flashing. You must b) run down the track to warn the
Mark one answer signal operator
a) carry on waiting c) carry on trying to restart the engine
b) phone the signal operator d) push the vehicle clear of the
c) edge over the stop line and look crossing
for trains HC rule 272
d) park and investigate Mark one answer
HC rule 266 a) Both half barriers down Question: 8.58
b) A steady amber light Areas reserved for trams may have
c) One half barrier down Mark three answers
d) Twin flashing red lights a) metal studs around them
HC rule 266 b) white line markings
c) zig zag markings
d) a different coloured surface
e) yellow hatch markings
f) a different surface texture
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Question: 8.59
Diamond-shaped signs give
9. Signals and traffic signs
part 1
Question: 9.3
c
You are approaching a red traffic light.
instructions to Before completing quiz 9 read The signal will change from red to
Highway Code pages 70 - 73.

Question: 9.1
What does this sign mean?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) tram drivers a) red and amber, then green
b) bus drivers b) green, then amber
c) lorry drivers c) amber, then green
d) taxi drivers Mark one answer d) green and amber, then green
HC rule 273 a) End of motorway HC page 70
b) End of restriction
Question: 8.60 c) Lane ends ahead Question: 9.4
On a road where trams operate, which d) Free recovery ends These flashing red lights mean STOP.
of these vehicles will be most at risk HC page 70 In which THREE of the following
from the tram rails? places could you find them?
Mark one answer Question: 9.2
a) Cars You see this amber traffic light ahead.
b) Cycles Which light or lights, will come on
c) Buses next?
d) Lorries
HC rule 278

Mark three answers

a) Pelican crossings
b) Lifting bridges
c) Zebra crossings
Mark one answer d) Level crossings
a) Red alone e) Motorway exits
b) Red and amber together f) Fire stations
c) Green and amber together HC page 70
d) Green alone
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Question: 9.5
What does this motorway sign mean?
Question: 9.7
What does this sign mean?
Question: 9.10
c
At a junction you see this signal. It
means

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Change to the lane on your left a) Through traffic to use left lane Mark one answer
b) Leave the motorway at the next b) Right-hand lane T-junction only a) cars must stop
exit c) Right-hand lane closed ahead b) trams must stop
c) Change to the opposite d) 11 tonne weight limit c) both trams and cars must stop
carriageway HC page 70 d) both trams and cars can continue
d) Pull up on the hard shoulder HC page 70
HC page 70 Question: 9.8
On a motorway this sign means Question: 9.11
Question: 9.6 You are in the right-hand lane on a
What does this motorway sign mean? motorway. You see these overhead
signs. This means

Mark one answer

a) move over onto the hard shoulder
Mark one answer b) overtaking on the left only
a) Temporary minimum speed 50 c) leave the motorway at the next exit Mark one answer
mph d) move to the lane on your left a) move to the left and reduce your
b) No services for 50 miles HC page 70 speed to 50 mph
c) Obstruction 50 metres (164 feet) b) there are roadworks 50 metres (55
ahead Question: 9.9 yards) ahead
d) Temporary maximum speed 50 You see this signal overhead on the c) use the hard shoulder until you
mph motorway. What does it mean? have passed the hazard
HC page 70 d) leave the motorway at the next exit
HC page 70

Mark one answer

a) Leave the motorway at the next
exit
b) All vehicles use the hard shoulder
c) Sharp bend to the left ahead
d) Stop, all lanes ahead closed
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Question: 9.12
You are travelling along a motorway.
Question: 9.15
The driver of this car is giving an arm
Question: 9.18
c
You approach a junction. The traffic
You see this sign. You should signal. What are they about to do? lights are not working. A police officer
gives this signal. You should

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) leave the motorway at the next exit a) Turn to the right Mark one answer
b) turn left immediately b) Turn to the left a) turn left only
c) change lane c) Go straight ahead b) turn right only
d) move onto the hard shoulder d) Let pedestrians cross c) stop level with the officer’s arm
HC page 70 HC page 71 d) stop at the stop line
HC page 72 87
Question: 9.13 Question: 9.16
You are approaching a zebra crossing The driver of the car in front is giving Question: 9.19
where pedestrians are waiting. Which this arm signal. What does it mean? What does this signal from a police
arm signal might you give? officer, mean to oncoming traffic?

Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) The driver is slowing down Mark one answer
a) Sign A b) The driver intends to turn right a) Go ahead
b) Sign B c) The driver wishes to overtake b) Stop
c) Sign C d) The driver intends to turn left c) Turn left
d) Sign D HC page 71 d) Turn right
HC page 71 HC page 72 87
Question: 9.17
Question: 9.14 How should you give an arm signal to Question: 9.20
Which arm signal tells you that the car turn left? What is the meaning of this sign?
you are following is going to turn left?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) Sign A a) Local speed limit applies
a) Sign A b) Sign B b) No waiting on the carriageway
b) Sign B c) Sign C c) National speed limit applies
c) Sign C d) Sign D d) No entry to vehicular traffic
d) Sign D HC page 71 HC page 73
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Question: 9.21
What does this sign mean?
Question: 9.24
What does this sign mean?
Question: 9.27
Traffic signs giving orders are
c
generally which shape?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Bend to the right a) No parking Mark one answer
b) Road on the right closed b) No road markings a) Sign A
c) No traffic from the right c) No through road b) Sign B
d) No right turn d) No entry c) Sign C
HC page 73 HC page 73 d) Sign D
HC page 73
Question: 9.22 Question: 9.25
What does this sign mean? Which sign means no motor vehicles Question: 9.28
are allowed? What is the meaning of this sign?

Mark one answer

a) No overtaking Mark one answer Mark one answer
b) No motor vehicles a) Sign A a) No entry
c) Clearway (no stopping) b) Sign B b) Waiting restrictions
d) Cars and motorcycles only c) Sign C c) National speed limit
HC page 73 d) Sign D d) School crossing patrol
HC page 73 HC page 73
Question: 9.23
Which of these signs means no motor Question: 9.26 Question: 9.29
vehicles? Which type of sign tells you NOT to do Which sign means ‘no entry’?
something?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Sign A Mark one answer a) Sign A
b) Sign B a) Sign A b) Sign B
c) Sign C b) Sign B c) Sign C
d) Sign D c) Sign C d) Sign D
HC page 73 d) Sign D HC page 73
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Question: 9.30
What does this sign mean?
Question: 9.33
What does this sign mean?
Question: 9.35
c
At this junction there is a stop sign with
a solid white line on the road surface.
Why is there a stop sign here?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Roundabout a) Motorcycles only
b) Crossroads b) No cars Mark one answer
c) No stopping c) Cars only a) Speed on the major road is de-
d) No entry d) No motorcycles restricted
HC page 73 HC page 73 b) It is a busy junction
c) Visibility along the major road is
Question: 9.31 Question: 9.34 restricted
You MUST obey signs giving orders. This traffic sign means there is d) There are hazard warning lines in
These signs are mostly in the centre of the road
Mark one answer HC page 73 147
a) green rectangles
b) red triangles Question: 9.36
c) blue rectangles Which of these signs means that the
d) red circles national speed limit applies?
HC page 73

Question: 9.32
You see this sign ahead. It means Mark one answer
a) a compulsory maximum speed
limit
b) an advisory maximum speed limit
c) a compulsory minimum speed limit
d) an advised separation distance
HC page 73 Mark one answer
a) Sign A
b) Sign B
c) Sign C
Mark one answer d) Sign D
a) national speed limit applies HC page 73
b) waiting restrictions apply
c) no stopping
d) no entry
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Question: 9.37
Which shape is used for a ‘give way’
Question: 9.39
What does this sign mean?
Question: 9.42
Which sign means ‘no stopping’?
c
sign?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) You can park on the days and a) Sign A
a) Sign A times shown b) Sign B
b) Sign B b) No parking on the days and times c) Sign C
c) Sign C shown d) Sign D
d) Sign D c) No parking at all from Monday to HC page 73
HC page 73 Friday
d) End of the urban clearway Question: 9.43
Question: 9.38 restrictions What does this sign mean?
At a junction you see this sign partly HC page 73
covered by snow. What does it mean?
Question: 9.40
What does this traffic sign mean?

Mark one answer

a) Waiting restrictions apply
Mark one answer b) Waiting permitted
a) Cross roads c) National speed limit applies
b) Give way Mark one answer d) Clearway (no stopping)
c) Stop a) No overtaking allowed HC page 73
d) Turn right b) Give priority to oncoming traffic
HC page 73 147 c) Two way traffic Question: 9.44
d) One-way traffic only Which sign means no overtaking?
HC page 73

Question: 9.41
Which type of vehicle does this sign
apply to?

Mark one answer

a) Sign A
b) Sign B
c) Sign C
d) Sign D
Mark one answer HC page 73
a) Wide vehicles
b) Long vehicles
c) High vehicles
106 d) Heavy vehicles
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Question: 9.45
What does this sign mean?
Question: 9.48
What shape is a STOP sign at a
10.Traffic signs part 2 and
road/vehicle markings
c
junction? Before completing quiz 10 read
Highway Code pages 74 - 81.

Question: 10.1
What does this sign mean?

Mark one answer

a) Keep in one lane Mark one answer
b) Give way to oncoming traffic a) Sign A
c) Do not overtake b) Sign B
d) Form two lanes c) Sign C
HC page 73 d) Sign D Mark one answer
HC page 73 147 a) Route for trams
Question: 9.46 b) Give way to trams
What does this sign mean? c) Route for buses
d) Give way to buses
HC page 74
Question: 10.2
What does this sign mean?

Mark one answer

a) You have priority
b) No motor vehicles
c) Two-way traffic
d) No overtaking Mark one answer
HC page 73 a) Two-way traffic straight ahead
b) Two-way traffic crossing a one-
Question: 9.47 way street
Which sign means NO motor vehicles c) Two-way traffic over a bridge
allowed? d) Two-way traffic crosses a two-way
road
HC page 74

Mark one answer

a) Sign A
b) Sign B
c) Sign C
d) Sign D
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Question: 10.3
What does this sign mean?
Question: 10.6
What does this sign mean?
Question: 10.9
What does this sign mean?
c
Mark one answer Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) Wait at the barriers a) Ring road a) With-flow bus and cycle lane
b) Wait at the crossroads b) Mini-roundabout b) Contraflow bus and cycle lane
c) Give way to trams c) No vehicles c) No buses and cycles allowed
d) Give way to farm vehicles d) Roundabout d) No waiting for buses and cycles
HC page 74 HC page 74 HC page 74

Question: 10.4 Question: 10.7 Question: 10.10

Which of these signs means there is a What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
double bend ahead?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) Crossroads a) Bus station on the right
a) Sign A b) Level crossing with gate b) Contraflow bus lane
b) Sign B c) Level crossing without gate c) With-flow bus lane
c) Sign C d) Ahead only d) Give way to buses
d) Sign D HC page 74 HC page 74
HC page 74
Question: 10.8 Question: 10.11
Question: 10.5 What are triangular signs for? Which sign means ‘two-way traffic
Which FOUR of these would be crosses a one-way road’?
indicated by a triangular road sign?

Mark one answer

a) To give warnings Mark one answer
Mark four answers a) Sign A
b) To give information
a) Road narrows b) Sign B
c) To give orders
b) Ahead only c) Sign C
d) To give directions
c) Low bridge d) Sign D
HC page 74
d) Minimum speed HC page 74
e) Children crossing
f) T-junction
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Question: 10.12
What does a circular traffic sign with a
Question: 10.15
What does this sign mean?
Question: 10.18
What does this sign mean?
c
blue background do?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) Buses turning a) Route for trams only
a) Give warning of a motorway ahead b) Ring road b) Route for buses only
b) Give directions to a car park c) Mini roundabout c) Parking for buses only
c) Give motorway information d) Keep right d) Parking for trams only
d) Give an instruction HC page 74 HC page 74
HC page 74
Question: 10.16 Question: 10.19
Question: 10.13 Which of these signs means turn left What does this sign mean?
What does this sign mean? ahead?

Mark one answer

Mark one answer Mark one answer a) Adverse camber
a) Turn left ahead a) Sign A b) Steep hill downwards
b) T-junction b) Sign B c) Uneven road
c) No through road c) Sign C d) Steep hill upwards
d) Give way d) Sign D HC page 74
HC page 74 HC page 74
Question: 10.20
Question: 10.14 Question: 10.17 What does this sign mean?
What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?

Mark one answer

Mark one answer Mark one answer a) Minimum speed 30 mph
a) Give way to oncoming vehicles a) Service area 30 miles ahead b) End of maximum speed
b) Approaching traffic passes you on b) Maximum speed 30 mph c) End of minimum speed
both sides c) Minimum speed 30 mph d) Maximum speed 30 mph
c) Turn off at the next available d) Lay-by 30 miles ahead HC page 74
junction HC page 74
d) Pass either side to get to the same
destination
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Question: 10.21
What does this sign mean?
Question: 10.24
Which of these signs means that you
Question: 10.27
What does this sign mean?
c
are entering a one-way street?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Contra-flow pedal cycle lane Mark one answer a) Traffic lights out of order
b) With-flow pedal cycle lane a) Sign A b) Amber signal out of order
c) Pedal cycles and buses only b) Sign B c) Temporary traffic lights ahead
d) No pedal cycles or buses c) Sign C d) New traffic lights ahead
HC page 74 119 d) Sign D HC page 74
HC page 74
Question: 10.22 Question: 10.28
What does this sign mean? Question: 10.25 Which of these signs means the end of
What does this sign mean? a dual carriageway?

Mark one answer

a) No route for pedestrians and Mark one answer Mark one answer
cyclists a) End of dual carriageway a) Sign A
b) A route for pedestrians only b) Tall bridge b) Sign B
c) A route for cyclists only c) Road narrows c) Sign C
d) A route for pedestrians and cyclists d) End of narrow bridge d) Sign D
HC page 74 119 HC page 74 HC page 74

Question: 10.23 Question: 10.26 Question: 10.29

You see this sign ahead. You should What does this sign mean? You should reduce your speed when
expect the road to driving along this road because

Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) Two-way traffic ahead across a Mark one answer
a) go steeply uphill one-way street a) there is a staggered junction
b) go steeply downhill b) Traffic approaching you has priority ahead
c) bend sharply to the left c) Two-way traffic straight ahead b) there is a low bridge ahead
d) bend sharply to the right d) Motorway contraflow system c) there is a change in the road
HC page 74 ahead surface
HC page 74 d) the road ahead narrows
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Question: 10.30
You see this sign at a crossroads. You
Question: 10.33
Which sign tells you that pedestrians
Question: 10.36
What does this sign mean?
c
should may be walking in the road as there is
no pavement?

Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) Quayside or river bank
a) maintain the same speed Mark one answer b) Steep hill downwards
b) carry on with great care a) Sign A c) Uneven road surface
c) find another route b) Sign B d) Road liable to flooding
d) telephone the police c) Sign C HC page 75
HC page 74 d) Sign D
HC page 75 Question: 10.37
Question: 10.31 What does this sign mean?
What does this sign mean? Question: 10.34
What does this sign mean?

Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) Level crossing with gate or barrier
a) Cyclists must dismount Mark one answer b) Gated road ahead
b) Cycles are not allowed a) Multi-exit roundabout c) Level crossing without gate or
c) Cycle route ahead b) Risk of ice barrier
d) Cycle in single file c) Six roads converge d) Cattle grid ahead
HC page 75 d) Place of historical interest HC page 75
HC page 75
Question: 10.32 Question: 10.38
What does this sign tell you? Question: 10.35 Which sign means that there may be
What does this sign mean? people walking along the road?

Mark one answer

a) No cycling Mark one answer Mark one answer
b) Cycle route ahead a) Humpback bridge a) Sign A
c) Route for cycles only b) Traffic calming hump b) Sign B
d) End of cycle route c) Low bridge c) Sign C
HC page 75 d) Uneven road d) Sign D
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Question: 10.39
Which sign means that pedestrians
Question: 10.42
What does this sign mean?
Question: 10.45
What does this sign mean?
c
may be walking along the road?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) School crossing patrol a) Low bridge ahead
a) Sign A b) No pedestrians allowed b) Tunnel ahead
b) Sign B c) Pedestrian zone – no vehicles c) Ancient monument ahead
c) Sign C d) Pedestrian crossing ahead d) Accident black spot ahead
d) Sign D HC page 75 HC page 75
HC page 75
Question: 10.43 Question: 10.46
Question: 10.40 You are about to overtake when you What does this sign mean?
Which of these signs warn you of a see this sign. You should
pedestrian crossing?

Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) No trams ahead
Mark one answer a) overtake the other driver as quickly b) Oncoming trams
a) Sign A as possible c) Trams crossing ahead
b) Sign B b) move to the right to get a better d) Trams only
c) Sign C view HC page 75
d) Sign D c) switch your headlights on before
HC page 75 Question: 10.47
overtaking
What does ‘25’ mean on this motorway
d) hold back until you can see clearly
Question: 10.41 sign?
ahead
What does this sign mean? HC page 75
Question: 10.44
What does this traffic sign mean?

Mark one answer

Mark one answer a) The distance to the nearest town
a) No footpath ahead b) The route number of the road
b) Pedestrians only ahead c) The number of the next junction
c) Pedestrian crossing ahead Mark one answer d) The speed limit on the slip road
d) School crossing ahead a) Slippery road ahead HC page 76
HC page 75 b) Tyres liable to punctures ahead
c) Danger ahead
d) Service area ahead
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Question: 10.48
What does this sign mean?
Question: 10.51
What does this sign mean?
Question: 10.54
c
Which sign means ‘no through road’?

Mark one answer Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Distance to parking place ahead a) Hilly road a) Sign A
b) Distance to public telephone b) Humps in road b) Sign B
ahead c) Holiday route c) Sign C
c) Distance to public house ahead d) Hospital route d) Sign D
d) Distance to passing place ahead HC page 77 HC page 77
HC page 77
Question: 10.52 Question: 10.55
Question: 10.49 What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
Which of the following signs informs
you that you are coming to a ‘no
through road’?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Turn left for parking area a) No motor vehicles
b) No through road on the left b) End of motorway
Mark one answer c) No entry for traffic turning left c) No through road
a) Sign A d) Turn left for ferry terminal d) End of bus lane
b) Sign B HC page 77 HC page 77
c) Sign C
d) Sign D Question: 10.53 Question: 10.56
HC page 77 What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?

Question: 10.50
What does this sign tell you?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) T-junction a) End of restricted speed area
b) No through road b) End of restricted parking area
Mark one answer c) Telephone box ahead c) End of clearway
a) That it is a no-through road d) Toilet ahead d) End of cycle route
b) End of traffic calming zone HC page 77 HC page 77
c) Free parking zone ends
d) No waiting zone ends
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Question: 10.57
What do these motorway signs show?
Question: 10.59
Which sign means you have priority
Question: 10.62
What does this sign mean?
c
over oncoming vehicles?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) They are countdown markers to a Mark one answer a) No overtaking
bridge a) Sign A b) You are entering a one-way street
b) They are distance markers to the b) Sign B c) Two-way traffic ahead
next telephone c) Sign C d) You have priority over vehicles
c) They are countdown markers to d) Sign D from the opposite direction
the next exit HC page 77 HC page 77
d) They warn of a police control
ahead Question: 10.60 Question: 10.63
HC page 77 This sign means You want to park and you see this
sign. On the days and times shown
Question: 10.58 you should
What is the meaning of this traffic
sign?

Mark one answer

a) tourist attraction
b) beware of trains Mark one answer
c) level crossing a) park in a bay and not pay
Mark one answer d) beware of trams b) park on yellow lines and pay
a) End of two-way road HC page 77 c) park on yellow lines and not pay
b) Give priority to vehicles coming d) park in a bay and pay
towards you Question: 10.61 HC page 77
c) You have priority over vehicles What does a sign with a brown
coming towards you background show? Question: 10.64
d) Bus lane ahead This sign is advising you to
HC page 77

Mark one answer

a) Tourist directions Mark one answer
b) Primary roads a) follow the route diversion
c) Motorway routes b) follow the signs to the picnic area
d) Minor routes c) give way to pedestrians
HC page 77 d) give way to cyclists
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Question: 10.65
You see this sign on the rear of a slow-
Question: 10.67
What might you expect to happen in
Question: 10.69
c
The white line along the side of the
moving lorry that you want to pass. It this situation? road
is travelling in the middle lane of a
three-lane motorway. You should

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Traffic will move into the right-hand a) shows the edge of the carriageway
Mark one answer lane b) shows the approach to a hazard
a) cautiously approach the lorry then b) Traffic speed will increase c) means no parking
pass on either side c) Traffic will move into the left-hand d) means no overtaking
b) follow the lorry until you can leave lane HC page 78
the motorway d) Traffic will not need to change
c) wait on the hard shoulder until the position Question: 10.70
lorry has stopped HC page 78 262 You are on a motorway. You see this
d) approach with care and keep to sign on a lorry that has stopped in the
the left of the lorry Question: 10.68 right-hand lane. You should
HC page 78 What does the solid white line at the
side of the road indicate?
Question: 10.66
Why would this temporary speed limit
sign be shown?

Mark one answer

a) move into the right-hand lane
Mark one answer b) stop behind the flashing lights
a) Traffic lights ahead c) pass the lorry on the left
b) Edge of the carriageway d) leave the motorway at the next exit
Mark one answer c) Footpath on the left HC page 78
a) To warn of the end of the d) Cycle path
motorway HC page 78
b) To warn you of a low bridge
c) To warn you of a junction ahead
d) To warn of road works ahead
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Question: 10.71
You see this line across the road at the
Question: 10.73
‘Red routes’ in major cities have been
Question: 10.76
c
These road markings must be kept
entrance to a roundabout. What does introduced to clear to allow
it mean? Mark one answer
a) raise the speed limits
b) help the traffic flow
c) provide better parking
d) allow lorries to load more freely
HC page 79

Question: 10.74
Yellow zigzag lines on the road outside
schools mean Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) school children to be dropped off
a) Give way to traffic from the right b) for teachers to park
b) Traffic from the left has right of way c) school children to be picked up
c) You have right of way d) a clear view of the crossing area
d) Stop at the line HC page 80
HC page 78
Question: 10.77
Question: 10.72 The road outside this school is marked
You are driving on a motorway. There with yellow zigzag lines. What do
is a slow-moving vehicle ahead. On Mark one answer these lines mean?
the back you see this sign. You should a) sound your horn to alert other road
users
b) stop to allow children to cross
c) you must not wait or park on these
lines
d) you must not drive over these lines
HC page 80

Question: 10.75
You should NOT normally stop on Mark one answer
Mark one answer these markings near schools a) You may park on the lines when
a) pass on the right dropping off schoolchildren
b) pass on the left b) You may park on the lines when
c) leave at the next exit picking schoolchildren up
d) drive no further c) You must not wait or park your
HC page 78 vehicle here at all
d) You must stay with your vehicle if
you park here
HC page 80

Mark one answer

a) except when picking up children
b) under any circumstances
c) unless there is nowhere else
available
d) except to set down children
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Question: 10.78
A tanker is involved in an accident.
11.Annexes
Before completing quiz 11 read
Question: 11.5
c
What is the legal minimum insurance
Which sign would show that the tanker Highway Code pages 82 - 93. cover you must have to drive on public
is carrying dangerous goods? roads?
Question: 11.1 Mark one answer
Motor cars must FIRST have an MOT a) Third party, fire and theft
test certificate when they are b) Fully comprehensive
Mark one answer c) Third party only
a) one year old d) Personal injury cover
b) three years old HC page 84
c) five years old
d) seven years old Question: 11.6
HC page 84 Vehicle excise duty is often called
Mark one answer ‘Road Tax’ or ‘The Tax Disc’. You must
a) Sign A Question: 11.2 Mark one answer
b) Sign B When is it legal to drive a car over a) keep it with your registration
c) Sign C three years old without an MOT document
d) Sign D certificate? b) display it clearly on your vehicle
HC page 81 Mark one answer c) keep it concealed safely in your
a) Up to seven days after the old vehicle
Question: 10.79 certificate has run out d) carry it on you at all times
Where would you expect to see these b) When driving to an MOT centre to HC page 85
markers? arrange an appointment
c) Just after buying a secondhand car Question: 11.7
with no MOT Before driving anyone else’s motor
d) When driving to an appointment at vehicle you should make sure that
an MOT centre Mark one answer
HC page 84 a) the vehicle owner has third party
insurance cover
Question: 11.3 b) your own vehicle has insurance
Your car needs an MOT certificate. If cover
you drive without one this could c) the vehicle is insured for your use
Mark two answers invalidate your d) the owner has left the insurance
a) On a motorway sign Mark one answer documents in the vehicle
b) At the entrance to a narrow bridge a) vehicle service record HC page 84
c) On a large goods vehicle b) insurance
d) On a builder’s skip placed on the c) road tax disc Question: 11.8
road d) vehicle registration document Your vehicle needs a current MOT
HC page 81 HC page 84 certificate. You do not have one. Until
you do have one you will not be able
Question: 11.4 to renew your
An MOT certificate is normally valid for Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) driving licence
a) three years after the date it was b) vehicle insurance
issued c) road tax disc
b) 10,000 miles d) vehicle registration document
c) one year after the date it was HC page 84
issued
d) 30,000 miles
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Question: 11.9
Which THREE of the following do you
Question: 11.13
For which TWO of these must you
Question: 11.17
c
A friend wants to help you learn to
need before you can drive legally? show your motor insurance certificate? drive. They must be
Mark three answers Mark two answers Mark one answer
a) A valid driving licence with a) When you are taking your driving a) be over 21 and have held a full
signature test licence for at least two years
b) A valid tax disc displayed on your b) When buying or selling a vehicle b) be over 18 and hold an advanced
vehicle c) When a police officer asks you for driver’s certificate
c) A vehicle service record it c) be over 18 and have fully
d) Proper insurance cover d) When you are taxing your vehicle comprehensive insurance
e) Breakdown cover e) When having an MOT inspection d) be over 21 and have held a full
f) A vehicle handbook HC page 85 licence for at least three years
HC page 84 HC page 85
Question: 11.14
Question: 11.10 How old must you be to supervise a Question: 11.18
Which THREE pieces of information learner driver? To drive on the road learners MUST
are found on a vehicle registration Mark one answer Mark one answer
document? a) 18 years old a) have NO penalty points on their
Mark three answers b) 19 years old licence
a) Registered keeper c) 20 years old b) have taken professional instruction
b) Make of the vehicle d) 21 years old c) have a signed, valid provisional
c) Service history details HC page 85 licence
d) Date of the MOT d) apply for a driving test within 12
e) Type of insurance cover Question: 11.15 months
f) Engine size As a provisional licence holder, you HC page 84
HC page 84 must not drive a motor car
Mark two answers Question: 11.19
Question: 11.11 a) at more than 50 mph You have just passed your practical
You have a duty to contact the b) on your own test. You do not hold a full licence in
licensing authority when c) on the motorway another category. Within two years you
Mark three answers d) under the age of 18 years of age at get six penalty points on your licence.
a) you go abroad on holiday night What will you have to do?
b) you change your vehicle e) with passengers in the rear seats Mark two answers
c) you change your name HC page 85 227 a) Retake only your theory test
d) your job status is changed b) Retake your theory and practical
e) your permanent address changes Question: 11.16 tests
f) your job involves travelling abroad To supervise a learner driver you must c) Retake only your practical test
HC page 84 Mark two answers d) Reapply for your full licence
a) have held a full licence for at least immediately
Question: 11.12 3 years e) Reapply for your provisional
What is the legal minimum insurance b) be at least 21 licence
cover you must have to drive on public c) be an approved driving instructor HC page 89
roads? d) hold an advanced driving
Mark one answer certificate Question: 11.20
a) Fire and theft HC page 85 You have been convicted of driving
b) Theft only whilst unfit through drink or drugs. You
c) Third party will find this is likely to cause the cost
d) Fire only of one of the following to rise
HC page 84 considerably. Which one?
Mark one answer
a) Road fund licence
b) Insurance premiums
c) Vehicle test certificate
d) Driving licence
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Question: 11.21
Which FOUR of these MUST be in
Question: 11.26
The legal minimum depth of tread for
Question: 11.31
Which TWO things should you do
c
good working order for your car to be car tyres over three quarters of the when a front tyre bursts?
roadworthy? breadth is Mark two answers
Mark four answers Mark one answer a) Apply the handbrake to stop the
a) Temperature gauge a) 1 mm vehicle
b) Speedometer b) 1.6 mm b) Brake firmly and quickly
c) Windscreen washers c) 2.5 mm c) Let the vehicle roll to a stop
d) Windscreen wiper d) 4 mm d) Hold the steering wheel lightly
e) Oil warning light HC page 90 e) Grip the steering wheel firmly
f) Horn HC page 90
HC page 89 Question: 11.27
It is essential that tyre pressures are Question: 11.32
Question: 11.22 checked regularly. When should this Which of these, if allowed to get low,
Which THREE does the law require be done? could cause an accident?
you to keep in good condition? Mark one answer Mark one answer
Mark three answers a) After any lengthy journey a) Antifreeze level
a) Gears b) After travelling at high speed b) Brake fluid level
b) Transmission c) When tyres are hot c) Battery water level
c) Headlights d) When tyres are cold d) Radiator coolant level
d) Windscreen HC page 90 HC page 91
e) Seat belts
HC page 89 Question: 11.28 Question: 11.33
Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be Your vehicle pulls to one side when
Question: 11.23 caused by faults in which THREE of braking. You should
While driving, a warning light on your the following? Mark one answer
vehicle’s instrument panel comes on. Mark three answers a) change the tyres around
You should a) The gearbox b) consult your garage as soon as
Mark one answer b) The braking system possible
a) continue if the engine sounds c) The accelerator c) pump the pedal when braking
alright d) The exhaust system d) use your handbrake at the same
b) hope that it is just a temporary e) Wheel alignment time
electrical fault f) The suspension HC page 91
c) deal with the problem when there HC page 90
is more time Question: 11.34
d) check out the problem quickly and Question: 11.29 You are testing your suspension. You
safely Your tyre bursts while you are driving. notice that your vehicle keeps
HC page 90 Which TWO things should you do? bouncing when you press down on the
Mark two answers front wing. What does this mean?
Question: 11.24 a) Pull on the handbrake Mark one answer
Which TWO are badly affected if the b) Brake as quickly as possible a) Worn tyres
tyres are under-inflated? c) Pull up slowly at the side of the b) Tyres under-inflated
Mark two answers road c) Steering wheel not located
a) Braking d) Hold the steering wheel firmly to centrally
b) Steering keep control d) Worn shock absorbers
c) Changing gear e) Continue on at a normal speed HC page 91
d) Parking HC page 90
HC page 90
Question: 11.30
Question: 11.25 Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be
It is illegal to drive with tyres that caused by faults in the
Mark one answer Mark two answers
a) have been bought second-hand a) gearbox
b) have a large deep cut in the side b) braking system
wall c) suspension
c) are of different makes d) exhaust system
d) are of different tread patterns HC page 90 119
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Question: 11.35
Your engine catches fire. What should
Question: 11.40
When leaving your car unattended for
Question: 11.45
c
You have to leave valuables in your
you do first? a few minutes you should car. It would be safer to
Mark one answer Mark one answer Mark one answer
a) Lift the bonnet and disconnect the a) leave the engine running a) put them in a carrier bag
battery b) switch the engine off but leave the b) park near a school entrance
b) Lift the bonnet and warn other key in c) lock them out of sight
traffic c) lock it and remove the key d) park near a bus stop
c) Call the breakdown service d) park near a traffic warden HC page 92
d) Call the fire brigade HC page 92
HC page 91 Question: 11.46
Question: 11.41 How can you reduce the chances of
Question: 11.36 You are parking your car. You have your car being broken into when
What TWO safeguards could you take some valuables which you are unable leaving it unattended?
against fire risk to your vehicle? to take with you. What should you do? Mark one answer
Mark two answers Mark one answer a) Take all contents with you
a) Keep water levels above maximum a) Park near a police station b) Park near a taxi rank
b) Carry a fire extinguisher b) Put them under the drivers seat c) Place any valuables on the floor
c) Avoid driving with a full tank of c) Lock them out of sight d) Park near a fire station
petrol d) Park in an unlit side road HC page 92
d) Use unleaded petrol HC page 92
e) Check out any strong smell of Question: 11.47
petrol Question: 11.42 When leaving your car to help keep it
f) Use low octane fuel What should you do when leaving your secure you should
HC page 91 vehicle? Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) leave the hazard warning lights on
Question: 11.37 a) Put valuable documents under the b) lock it and remove the key
When leaving your vehicle parked and seats c) park on a one way street
unattended you should b) Remove all valuables d) park in a residential area
Mark one answer c) Cover valuables with a blanket HC page 92
a) park near a busy junction d) Leave the interior light on
b) park in a housing estate HC page 92 Question: 11.48
c) remove the key and lock it When parking and leaving your car for
d) leave the left indicator on Question: 11.43 a few minutes you should
HC page 92 Which of the following may help to Mark one answer
deter a thief from stealing your car? a) leave it unlocked
Question: 11.38 Mark one answer b) lock it and remove the key
Which of the following should not be a) Always keeping the headlights on c) leave the hazard warning lights on
kept in your vehicle? b) Fitting reflective glass windows d) leave the interior light on
Mark one answer c) Always keeping the interior light on HC page 92
a) A first aid kit d) Etching the car number on the
b) A road atlas windows Question: 11.49
c) The tax disc HC page 92 When parking and leaving your car
d) The vehicle documents you should
HC page 92 Question: 11.44 Mark one answer
How could you deter theft from your a) park under a shady tree
Question: 11.39 car when leaving it unattended? b) remove the tax disc
Which of these is most likely to deter Mark one answer c) park in a quiet road
the theft of your vehicle? a) Leave valuables in a carrier bag d) engage the steering lock
Mark one answer b) Lock valuables out of sight HC page 92
a) An immobiliser c) Put valuables on the seats
b) Tinted windows d) Leave valuables on the floor
c) Locking wheel nuts HC page 92
d) A sun screen
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Question: 11.50
You arrive at the scene of an accident.
Question: 11.54
At an accident a casualty is
Question: 11.58
c
You are at the scene of an accident.
A pedestrian has a severe bleeding unconscious but still breathing. You Someone is suffering from shock. You
wound on their leg, although it is not should only move them if should
broken. What should you do? Mark one answer Mark four answers
Mark two answers a) an ambulance is on its way a) reassure them constantly
a) Dab the wound to stop bleeding b) bystanders advise you to b) offer them a cigarette
b) Keep both legs flat on the ground c) there is further danger c) keep them warm
c) Apply firm pressure to the wound d) bystanders will help you to d) avoid moving them if possible
d) Raise the leg to lessen bleeding HC page 92 e) loosen any tight clothing
e) Fetch them a warm drink f) give them a warm drink
HC page 93 Question: 11.55 HC page 92
An accident casualty has an injured
Question: 11.51 arm. They can move it freely, but it is Question: 11.59
At an accident someone is bleeding. Why should you get them to There has been an accident. The
unconscious. Your main priorities keep it in a raised position? driver is suffering from shock. You
should be to Mark one answer should
Mark three answers a) Because it will ease the pain Mark two answers
a) sweep up the broken glass b) It will help them to be seen more a) give them a drink
b) take the names of witnesses easily b) reassure them
c) count the number of vehicles c) To stop them touching other c) not leave them alone
involved people d) offer them a cigarette
d) check the airway is clear d) It will help to reduce the bleeding e) ask who caused the accident
e) make sure they are breathing HC page 92 HC page 92
f) stop any heavy bleeding
HC page 93 Question: 11.56 Question: 11.60
At an accident a casualty is You are at the scene of an accident.
Question: 11.52 unconscious. Which THREE of the Someone is suffering from shock. You
You arrive at the scene of an accident. following should you check urgently? should
It has just happened and someone is Mark three answers Mark three answers
injured. Which THREE of the following a) Circulation a) offer them a cigarette
should be given urgent priority? b) Airway b) offer them a warm drink
Mark three answers c) Shock c) keep them warm
a) Stop any severe bleeding d) Breathing d) loosen any tight clothing
b) Get them a warm drink e) Broken bones e) reassure them constantly
c) Check that their breathing is OK HC page 93 HC page 92
d) Take numbers of vehicles involved
e) Look for witnesses Question: 11.57 Question: 11.61
f) Clear their airway and keep it open You arrive at the scene of an accident. You have to treat someone for shock
HC page 93 It has just happened and someone is at the scene of an accident. You
unconscious. Which of the following should
Question: 11.53 should be given urgent priority to help Mark one answer
At an accident a casualty has stopped them? a) reassure them constantly
breathing. You should Mark three answers b) walk them around to calm them
Mark two answers a) Clear the airway and keep it open down
a) remove anything that is blocking b) Try to get them to drink water c) give them something cold to drink
the mouth c) Check that they are breathing d) cool them down as soon as
b) keep the head tilted forwards as d) Look for any witnesses possible
far as possible e) Stop any heavy bleeding HC page 92
c) raise the legs to help with f) Take the numbers of vehicles
circulation involved
d) try to give the casualty something HC page 93
to drink
e) keep the head tilted back as far as
possible
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Question: 11.62
When you are giving mouth to mouth
Question: 11.66
To start mouth to mouth on a casualty
12. Supplementary notes
Before completing quiz 12 read
c
you should only stop when you should the Highway Code supplementary
Mark one answer Mark three answers notes in this book.
a) you think the casualty is dead a) tilt their head forward
b) the casualty can breathe without b) clear the airway Question: 12.1
help c) turn them on their side The Pass Plus scheme has been
c) the casualty has turned blue d) tilt their head back created for new drivers. What is its
d) you think the ambulance is coming e) pinch the nostrils together main purpose?
HC page 93 f) put their arms across their chest Mark one answer
HC page 93 a) To allow you to drive faster
Question: 11.63 b) To allow you to carry passengers
You arrive at the scene of an accident. c) To improve your basic skills
A passenger is bleeding badly from an d) To let you drive on motorways
arm wound. What should you do? Supplementary note 1
Mark one answer
a) Apply pressure over the wound Question: 12.2
and keep the arm down You have third party insurance. What
b) Dab the wound does this cover?
c) Get them a drink Mark three answers
d) Apply pressure over the wound a) Damage to your own vehicle
and raise the arm b) Damage to your vehicle by fire
HC page 93 c) Injury to another person
d) Damage to someone’s property
Question: 11.64 e) Damage to other vehicles
You arrive at the scene of an accident. f) Injury to yourself
A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a Supplementary note 1
leg wound but the leg is not broken.
What should you do? Question: 12.3
Mark one answer A newly qualified driver must
a) Dab the wound to stop the Mark one answer
bleeding a) display green ‘L’ plates
b) Keep both legs flat on the ground b) not exceed 40 mph for 12 months
c) Apply firm pressure to the wound c) be accompanied on a motorway
d) Fetch them a warm drink d) have valid motor insurance
HC page 93 Supplementary note 1

Question: 11.65 Question: 12.4

There has been an accident. A The cost of your insurance may
motorcyclist is lying injured and reduce if you
unconscious. Why should you usually Mark one answer
not attempt to remove their helmet? a) are under 25 years old
Mark one answer b) do not wear glasses
a) Because they may not want you to c) pass the driving test first time
b) This could result in more serious d) take the Pass Plus scheme
injury Supplementary note 1
c) They will get too cold if you do this
d) Because you could scratch the Question: 12.5
helmet The cost of your insurance may be
HC page 92 reduced if
Mark one answer
a) your car is large and powerful
b) you are using the car for work
purposes
c) you have penalty points on your
licence
122 d) you are over 25 years old
Supplementary note 1
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Question: 12.6
Your vehicle is insured third party only.
Question: 12.11
A cover note is a document issued
Question: 12.16
To help the environment, you can
c
This covers before you receive your avoid wasting fuel by
Mark two answers Mark one answer Mark three answers
a) damage to your vehicle a) driving licence a) having your vehicle properly
b) damage to other vehicles b) insurance certificate serviced
c) injury to yourself c) registration document b) making sure your tyres are
d) injury to others d) MOT certificate correctly inflated
e) all damage and injury Supplementary note 1 c) not over-revving in the lower gears
Supplementary note 1 d) driving at higher speeds where
Question: 12.12 possible
Question: 12.7 Which of the following may reduce the e) keeping an empty roof rack
Your motor insurance policy has an cost of your insurance? properly fitted
excess of £100. What does this mean? Mark one answer f) servicing your vehicle less
Mark one answer a) Having a valid MOT certificate regularly
a) The insurance company will pay b) Taking a Pass Plus course Supplementary note 2
the first £100 of any claim c) Driving a powerful car
b) You will be paid £100 if you do not d) Having penalty points on your Question: 12.17
have an accident licence Which THREE of the following are
c) Your vehicle is insured for a value Supplementary note 1 most likely to waste fuel?
of £100 if it is stolen Mark three answers
d) You will have to pay the first £100 Question: 12.13 a) Reducing your speed
of any claim Supertrams or Light Rapid Transit b) Carrying unnecessary weight
Supplementary note 1 (LRT) systems are environmentally c) Using the wrong grade of fuel
friendly because d) Under-inflated tyres
Question: 12.8 Mark one answer e) Using different brands of fuel
When you apply to renew your vehicle a) they use diesel power f) A fitted, empty roof rack
excise licence (tax disc) you must b) they use quieter roads Supplementary note 2
produce c) they use electric power
Mark one answer d) they do not operate during rush Question: 12.18
a) a valid insurance certificate hour You service your own vehicle. How
b) the old tax disc Supplementary note 2 should you get rid of the old engine
c) the vehicle handbook oil?
d) a valid driving licence Question: 12.14 Mark one answer
Supplementary note 1 How can you, as a driver, help the a) Take it to a local authority site
environment? b) Pour it down a drain
Question: 12.9 Mark three answers c) Tip it into a hole in the ground
Which age group of drivers is most a) By reducing your speed d) Put it into your dustbin
likely to be involved in a road b) By gentle acceleration Supplementary note 2
accident? c) By using leaded fuel
Mark one answer d) By driving faster Question: 12.19
a) 36 to 45-year-olds e) By harsh acceleration On a vehicle, where would you find
b) 55-year-olds and over f) By servicing your vehicle properly a catalytic converter?
c) 46 to 55-year-olds Supplementary note 2 Mark one answer
d) 17 to 25-year-olds a) In the fuel tank
Supplementary note 1 Question: 12.15 b) In the air filter
Motor vehicles can harm the c) On the cooling system
Question: 12.10 environment. This has resulted in d) On the exhaust system
You have just passed your test. How Mark three answers Supplementary note 2
can you decrease your risk of a) air pollution
accidents on the motorway? b) damage to buildings
Mark one answer c) reduced health risks
a) By keeping up with the car in front d) improved public transport
b) By never going over 40 mph e) less use of electrical vehicles
c) By staying only in the left hand f) using up natural resources
lane Supplementary note 2
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Question: 12.20
New petrol-engined cars must be fitted
Question: 12.24
How should you dispose of a used
Question: 12.28
c
What is most likely to cause high fuel
with catalytic converters. The reason battery? consumption?
for this is to Mark two answers Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) Take it to a local authority site a) Poor steering control
a) control exhaust noise levels b) Put it in the dustbin b) Accelerating around bends
b) prolong the life of the exhaust c) Break it up into pieces c) Staying in high gears
system d) Leave it on waste land d) Harsh braking and accelerating
c) allow the exhaust system to be e) Take it to a garage Supplementary note 2
recycled f) Burn it on a fire
d) reduce harmful exhaust emissions Supplementary note 2 Question: 12.29
Supplementary note 2 A properly serviced vehicle will give
Question: 12.25 Mark two answers
Question: 12.21 The pictured vehicle is a) lower insurance premiums
Why do MOT tests include a strict ‘environmentally friendly’ because it b) you a refund on your road tax
exhaust emission test? c) better fuel economy
Mark one answer d) cleaner exhaust emissions
a) To recover the cost of expensive Supplementary note 2
garage equipment
b) To help protect the environment Question: 12.30
against pollution Catalytic converters are fitted to make
c) To discover which fuel supplier is the
used the most Mark one answer
d) To make sure diesel and petrol a) engine produce more power
engines emit the same fumes Mark three answers b) exhaust system easier to replace
Supplementary note 2 a) reduces noise pollution c) engine run quietly
b) uses diesel fuel d) exhaust fumes cleaner
Question: 12.22 c) uses electricity Supplementary note 2
To reduce the damage your vehicle d) uses unleaded fuel
causes to the environment you should e) reduces parking spaces Question: 12.31
Mark three answers f) reduces town traffic To reduce the volume of traffic on the
a) use narrow side streets Supplementary note 2 roads you could
b) avoid harsh acceleration Mark three answers
c) brake in good time Question: 12.26 a) use public transport more often
d) anticipate well ahead Driving at 70 mph uses more fuel than b) share a car when possible
e) use busy routes driving at 50 mph by up to c) walk or cycle on short journeys
Supplementary note 2 Mark one answer d) travel by car at all times
a) 10% e) use a car with a smaller engine
Question: 12.23 b) 30% f) drive in a bus lane
When a roof rack is not in use it should c) 75% Supplementary note 2
be removed. Why is this? d) 100%
Mark one answer Supplementary note 2 Question: 12.32
a) It will affect the suspension Which TWO of the following will
b) It is illegal Question: 12.27 improve fuel consumption?
c) It will affect your braking The purpose of a catalytic converter is Mark two answers
d) It will waste fuel to reduce a) Reducing your road speed
Supplementary note 2 Mark one answer b) Planning well ahead
a) fuel consumption c) Late and harsh braking
b) the risk of fire d) Driving in lower gears
c) toxic exhaust gases e) Short journeys with a cold engine
d) engine wear f) Rapid acceleration
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Question: 12.33
Which THREE things can you, as a
Question: 12.37
To help protect the environment you
Question: 12.41
Unbalanced wheels on a car may
c
road user, do to help the should NOT cause
environment? Mark one answer Mark one answer
Mark three answers a) remove your roof rack when a) the steering to pull to one side
a) Cycle when possible unloaded b) the steering to vibrate
b) Drive on under-inflated tyres b) use your car for very short c) the brakes to fail
c) Use the choke for as long as journeys d) the tyres to deflate
possible on a cold engine c) walk, cycle, or use public transport Supplementary note 3
d) Have your vehicle properly tuned d) empty the boot of unnecessary
and serviced weight Question: 12.42
e) Watch the traffic and plan ahead Supplementary note 2 You will use more fuel if your tyres are
f) Brake as late as possible without Mark one answer
skidding Question: 12.38 a) under-inflated
Supplementary note 2 Your vehicle has a catalytic converter. b) of different makes
Its purpose is to reduce c) over-inflated
Question: 12.34 Mark one answer d) new and hardly used
As a driver, you can help reduce a) exhaust noise Supplementary note 3
pollution levels in town centres by b) fuel consumption
Mark one answer c) exhaust emissions Question: 12.43
a) driving more quickly d) engine noise Driving with under-inflated tyres can
b) using leaded fuel Supplementary note 2 affect
c) walking or cycling Mark two answers
d) driving short journeys Question: 12.39 a) engine temperature
Supplementary note 2 On which TWO occasions might you b) fuel consumption
inflate your tyres to more than the c) braking
Question: 12.35 recommended normal pressure? d) oil pressure
A roof rack fitted to your car will Mark two answers Supplementary note 3
Mark one answer a) When the roads are slippery
a) reduce fuel consumption b) When driving fast for a long Question: 12.44
b) improve the road handling distance Turning the steering wheel while your
c) make your car go faster c) When the tyre tread is worn below car is stationary can cause damage to
d) increase fuel consumption 2mm the
Supplementary note 2 d) When carrying a heavy load Mark two answers
e) When the weather is cold a) gearbox
Question: 12.36 f) When the vehicle is fitted with anti- b) engine
As a driver you can cause MORE lock brakes c) brakes
damage to the environment by Supplementary note 3 d) steering
Mark three answers e) tyres
a) choosing a fuel efficient vehicle Question: 12.40 Supplementary note 5
b) making a lot of short journeys What can cause heavy steering?
c) driving in as high a gear as Mark one answer Question: 12.45
possible a) Driving on ice When should you especially check the
d) accelerating as quickly as possible b) Badly worn brakes engine oil level?
e) having your vehicle regularly c) Over-inflated tyres Mark one answer
serviced d) Under-inflated tyres a) Before a long journey
f) using leaded fuel Supplementary note 3 b) When the engine is hot
Supplementary note 2 c) Early in the morning
d) Every 6000 miles
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Question: 12.46
You need top up your battery. What
Question: 12.51
You have been involved in an
Question: 12.55
c
While driving, this warning light on
level should you fill to? argument before starting your journey. your dashboard comes on. It means
Mark one answer This has made you feel angry. You
a) The top of the battery should
b) Half-way up the battery Mark one answer
c) Just below the cell plates a) start to drive, but open a window
d) Just above the cell plates b) drive slower than normal and turn
Supplementary note 6 your radio on
c) have an alcoholic drink to help you
Question: 12.47 relax before driving
You have too much oil in your engine. d) calm down before you start to drive
What could this cause? Supplementary note 9 Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) a fault in the braking system
a) Low oil pressure Question: 12.52 b) the engine oil is low
b) Engine overheating Objects hanging from your interior c) a rear light has failed
c) Chain wear mirror may d) your seat belt is not fastened
d) Oil leaks Mark two answers Supplementary note 11
Supplementary note 6 a) restrict your view
b) improve your driving Question: 12.56
Question: 12.48 c) distract your attention Which instrument panel warning light
The fluid level in your battery is low. d) help your concentration would show that headlights are on full
What should you top it up with? Supplementary note 9 beam ?
Mark one answer
a) Battery acid Question: 12.53
b) Distilled water Why are mirrors often slightly curved
c) Engine oil (convex)?
d) Engine oil Mark one answer
Supplementary note 6 a) They give a wider field of vision
b) They totally cover blind spots
Question: 12.49 c) They make it easier to judge the
You are driving down a long steep hill. speed of following traffic
You suddenly notice your brakes are d) They make following traffic look Mark one answer
not working as well as normal. What is bigger a) Sign A
the usual cause of this? Supplementary note 10 b) Sign B
Mark one answer c) Sign C
a) The brakes overheating Question: 12.54 d) Sign D
b) Air in the brake fluid You are dazzled at night by a vehicle Supplementary note 11
c) Oil on the brakes behind you. You should
d) Badly adjusted brakes Mark one answer Question: 12.57
Supplementary note 7 a) set your mirror to anti dazzle What does this instrument panel light
b) set your mirror to dazzle the other mean when lit ?
Question: 12.50 driver
The main cause of brake fade is c) brake sharply to a stop
Mark one answer d) switch your rear lights on and off
a) the brakes overheating Supplementary note 10
b) air in the brake fluid
c) oil on the brakes
d) the brakes out of adjustment
Supplementary note 7

Mark one answer

a) Gear lever in park
b) Gear lever in neutral
c) Handbrake on
d) Handbrake off
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Question: 12.58
Anti-lock brakes may not work as
Question: 12.63
At an accident a small child is not
Question: 12.68
c
To avoid spillage after refuelling, you
effectively if the road surface is breathing. When giving mouth to should make sure that
Mark two answers mouth you should breathe Mark one answer
a) dry Mark one answer a) your tank is only 3/4 full
b) loose a) sharply b) you have used a locking filler cap
c) wet b) gently c) you check your fuel gauge is
d) good c) heavily working
e) firm d) rapidly d) your filler cap is securely fastened
Supplementary note 12 Supplementary note 13 Supplementary note 15

Question: 12.59 Question: 12.64 Question: 12.69

You are driving on a wet road. You How can you use the engine of your You have a loose filler cap on your
have to stop your vehicle in an vehicle to control your speed? diesel fuel tank. This will
emergency. You should Mark one answer Mark two answers
Mark one answer a) By changing to a lower gear a) waste fuel and money
a) apply the handbrake and footbrake b) By selecting reverse gear b) make roads slippery for other road
together c) By changing to a higher gear users
b) keep both hands on the wheel d) By selecting neutral c) improve your vehicles fuel
c) select reverse gear Supplementary note 14 consumption
d) give an arm signal d) increase the level of exhaust
Supplementary note 12 Question: 12.65 emissions
You will feel the effects of engine Supplementary note 15
Question: 12.60 braking when you
You arrive at an accident where Mark one answer Question: 12.70
someone is suffering from severe a) only use the handbrake You may remove your seat belt when
burns. You should b) only use neutral carrying out a manoeuvre that involves
Mark one answer c) change to a lower gear Mark one answer
a) apply lotions to the injury d) change to a higher gear a) reversing
b) burst any blisters Supplementary note 14 b) a hill start
c) remove anything stuck to the burns c) an emergency stop
d) douse the burns with cool liquid Question: 12.66 d) driving slowly
Supplementary note 13 Hills can affect the performance of Supplementary note 16
your vehicle. Which TWO apply when
Question: 12.61 driving up steep hills? Question: 12.71
You arrive at the scene of an accident. Mark two answers When you are NOT sure that it is safe
There has been an engine fire and a) Higher gears will pull better to reverse your vehicle you should
someone’s hands and arms have been b) You will slow down sooner Mark one answer
burnt. You should NOT c) Overtaking will be easier a) use your horn
Mark one answer d) The engine will work harder b) rev your engine
a) douse the burn thoroughly with e) The steering will feel heavier c) get out and check
cool liquid Supplementary note 14 d) reverse slowly
b) lay the casualty down Supplementary note 16
c) remove anything sticking to the Question: 12.67
burn If your vehicle uses diesel fuel, take Question: 12.72
d) reassure them constantly extra care when refuelling, Diesel fuel You are reversing your vehicle into a
Supplementary note 13 when spilt is side road. When would the greatest
Mark one answer hazard to passing traffic occur?
Question: 12.62 a) sticky Mark one answer
At an accident you suspect a casualty b) odourless a) After you’ve completed the
has back injuries. The area is safe. c) clear manoeuvre
You should d) slippery b) Just before you actually begin to
Mark one answer Supplementary note 15 manoeuvre
a) offer them a drink c) After you’ve entered the side road
b) not move them d) When the front of your vehicle
c) raise their legs swings out
d) offer them a cigarette Supplementary note 16 127
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Question: 12.73
A heavy load on your roof rack will
Question: 12.76
You are going through a tunnel and
Question: 12.79
c
What do these road markings outside
Mark one answer you see this sign. What does it mean? a school mean?
a) improve the road holding
b) reduce the stopping distance
c) make the steering lighter
d) reduce stability
Supplementary note 17

Question: 12.74
What does this sign mean?

Mark one answer Mark one answer

a) Direction to emergency pedestrian a) You may park here if you are a
exit teacher
b) Beware of pedestrians, no footpath b) Sound your horn before parking
ahead c) When parking use your hazard
c) No access for pedestrians warning lights
d) Beware of pedestrians crossing d) You must not wait or park your
ahead vehicle here
Mark one answer Supplementary note 18 Supplementary note 18
a) Vehicles may not park on the
verge or footway Question: 12.77 Question: 12.80
b) Vehicles may park on the left-hand Which is the sign for a ring road? What is the reason for the area
side of the road only marked in red and white along the
c) Vehicles may park fully on the centre of this road?
verge or footway
d) Vehicles may park on the right-
hand side of the road only
Supplementary note 18

Question: 12.75
What does this sign mean?
Mark one answer
a) Sign A
b) Sign B Mark one answer
c) Sign C a) It is to separate traffic flowing in
d) Sign D opposite directions
Supplementary note 18 b) It marks an area to be used by
overtaking motorcyclists
Question: 12.78 c) It is a temporary marking to warn
What does this sign mean? of the roadworks
Mark one answer d) It is separating the two sides of the
a) Direction to park and ride car park dual carriageway
b) No parking for buses or coaches Supplementary note 18
c) Directions to bus and coach park
d) Parking area for cars and coaches
Supplementary note 18

Mark one answer

a) Route for lorries
b) Ring road
c) Rest area
d) Roundabout
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Question: 12.81
Why are these yellow lines painted
Question: 12.84
You must not stop on these road
Question: 12.87
c
You are going through a tunnel. What
across the road? markings because you may obstruct should you look out for that warns of
accidents or congestion?
Mark one answer
a) Hazard warning lines
b) Other drivers flashing their lights
c) Variable message signs
d) Areas marked with hatch markings
Supplementary note 18

Question: 12.88
Mark one answer Mark one answer You see these markings on the road.
a) To help you choose the correct a) childrens view of the crossing area Why are they there?
lane b) teachers access to the school
b) To help you keep the correct c) delivery vehicles access to the
separation distance school
c) To make you aware of your speed d) emergency vehicles access to the
d) To tell you the distance to the school
roundabout Supplementary note 18
Supplementary note 18
Question: 12.85
Question: 12.82 You will see these markers when
When driving through a tunnel you approaching Mark one answer
should a) To show a safe distance between
Mark one answer vehicles
a) Look out for variable message b) To keep the area clear of traffic
signs c) To make you aware of your speed
b) Use your air conditioning system d) To warn you to change direction
c) Switch on your rear fog lights Supplementary note 18
d) Always use your windscreen
wipers Question: 12.89
Supplementary note 18 You are approaching a busy junction.
Mark one answer There are several lanes with road
Question: 12.83 a) the end of a motorway markings. At the last moment you
You are going through a tunnel. What b) a concealed level crossing realise that you are in the wrong lane.
systems are provided to warn of any c) a concealed speed limit sign You should
accidents or congestion? d) the end of a dual carriageway Mark one answer
Mark one answer Supplementary note 18 a) continue in that lane
a) Double white centre lines b) force your way across
b) Variable message signs Question: 12.86 c) stop until the area has cleared
c) Chevron ‘distance markers’ A rumble device is designed to d) use clear arm signals to cut across
d) Rumble strips Supplementary note 19
Supplementary note 18

Mark two answers

a) give directions
b) prevent cattle escaping
c) alert you to low tyre pressure
d) alert you to a hazard
e) encourage you to reduce speed 129
Supplementary note 18
Question: 12.90
You take the wrong route and find you
Question: 12.94
You are planning to tow a caravan.
Question: 12.99
c
Which of the following vehicles will use
are on a one-way street. You should Which of these will mostly help to aid blue flashing beacons?
the vehicle handling? Mark three answers
Mark one answer a) Motorway maintenance
a) A jockey-wheel fitted to the towbar b) Bomb disposal
b) Power steering fitted to the towing c) Blood transfusion
vehicle d) Police patrol
c) Anti-lock brakes fitted to the towing e) Breakdown recovery
vehicle Supplementary note 23
d) A stabiliser fitted to the towbar
Supplementary note 20 Question: 12.100
Mark one answer A flashing green beacon on a vehicle
a) reverse out of the road Question: 12.95 means
b) turn round in a side road When driving a car fitted with Mark one answer
c) continue to the end of the road automatic transmission what would a) police on non-urgent duties
d) reverse into a driveway you use ‘kick down’ for? b) doctor on an emergency call
Supplementary note 19 Mark one answer c) road safety patrol operating
a) Cruise control d) gritting in progress
Question: 12.91 b) Quick acceleration Supplementary note 23
You are towing a caravan. Which is the c) Slow braking
safest type of rear-view mirror to use? d) Fuel economy Question: 12.101
Mark one answer Supplementary note 21 Which THREE of these emergency
a) Interior wide-angle-view mirror services might have blue flashing
b) Extended-arm side mirrors Question: 12.96 beacons?
c) Ordinary door mirrors The MAIN benefit of having four-wheel Mark three answers
d) Ordinary interior mirror drive is to improve a) Coastguard
Supplementary note 20 Mark one answer b) Bomb disposal
a) road holding c) Gritting lorries
Question: 12.92 b) fuel consumption d) Animal ambulances
Are passengers allowed to ride in a c) stopping distances e) Mountain rescue
caravan that is being towed? d) passenger comfort f) Doctors’ cars
Mark one answer Supplementary note 22 Supplementary note 23
a) Yes if they are over fourteen
b) No not at any time Question: 12.97 Question: 12.102
c) Only if all the seats in the towing What type of emergency vehicle is Windscreen pillars can obstruct your
vehicle are full fitted with a green flashing beacon? view. You should take particular care
d) Only if a stabilizer is fitted Mark one answer when
Supplementary note 20 a) Fire engine Mark one answer
b) Road gritter a) driving on a motorway
Question: 12.93 c) Ambulance b) driving on a dual carriageway
A trailer must stay securely hitched up d) Doctor’s car c) approaching a one-way street
to the towing vehicle. What additional Supplementary note 23 d) approaching bends and junctions
safety device can be fitted to the trailer Supplementary note 24
braking system? Question: 12.98
Mark one answer A vehicle has a flashing green beacon.
a) Stabiliser What does this mean?
b) Jockey wheel Mark one answer
c) Corner steadies a) A doctor is answering an
d) Breakaway cable emergency call
Supplementary note 20 b) The vehicle is slow-moving
c) It is a motorway police patrol
vehicle
d) A vehicle is carrying hazardous
chemicals
Supplementary note 23
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Question: 12.103
You want to turn right from a junction
Question: 12.105
You are waiting to emerge from a
Question: 12.108
You are approaching unmarked
c
but your view is restricted by parked junction. The windscreen pillar is crossroads. How should you deal with
vehicles. What should you do? restricting your view. What should you this type of junction?
Mark one answer be particularly aware of? Mark one answer
a) Move out quickly, but be prepared a) Accelerate and keep to the middle
to stop b) Slow down and keep to the right
b) Sound your horn and pull out if c) Accelerate looking to the left
there is no reply d) Slow down and look both ways
c) Stop, then move slowly forward Supplementary note 24
until you have a clear view
d) Stop, get out and look along the Question: 12.109
main road to check You are waiting to emerge left from a
Supplementary note 24 minor road. A large vehicle is
Mark one answer approaching from the right. You have
Question: 12.104 a) Lorries time to turn, but you should wait. Why?
You want to turn left at this junction. b) Buses Mark one answer
The view of the main road is restricted. c) Motorcyclists a) The large vehicle can easily hide
What should you do? d) Coaches an overtaking vehicle
Supplementary note 24 b) The large vehicle can turn
suddenly
Question: 12.106 c) The large vehicle is difficult to
Why must you take extra care when steer in a straight line
turning right at this junction? d) The large vehicle can easily hide
vehicles from the left
Supplementary note 24

Question: 12.110
Mark one answer You are approaching crossroads. The
a) Stay well back and wait to see if traffic lights have failed. What should
something comes you do?
b) Build up your speed so that you Mark one answer
can emerge quickly a) Brake and stop only for large
c) Stop and apply the handbrake Mark one answer vehicles
even if the road is clear a) Road surface is poor b) Brake sharply to a stop before
d) Approach slowly and edge out until b) Footpaths are narrow looking
you can see more clearly c) Road markings are faint c) Be prepared to brake sharply to a
Supplementary note 24 d) There is reduced visibility stop
Supplementary note 24 d) Be prepared to stop for any traffic.
Supplementary note 24
Question: 12.107
You are driving in busy traffic. You Question: 12.111
want to pull up on the left just after a When emerging from junctions, which
junction on the left. When should you is most likely to obstruct your view?
signal? Mark one answer
Mark one answer a) Windscreen pillars
a) As you are passing or just after the b) Steering wheel
junction c) Interior mirror
b) Just before you reach the junction d) Windscreen wipers
c) Well before you reach the junction Supplementary note 24
d) It would be better not to signal at
all
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Question: 12.112
You are driving in slow-moving queues
Question: 12.116
In heavy motorway traffic you are
Question: 12.119
As you approach this bridge you
c
of traffic. Just before changing lane being followed closely by the vehicle should
you should behind. How can you lower the risk of
Mark one answer an accident?
a) sound the horn
b) look for motorcyclists filtering
through the traffic
c) give a ‘slowing down’ arm signal
d) change down to first gear
Supplementary note 25

Question: 12.113 Mark three answers

You are in a line of traffic. The driver a) move into the middle of the road to
behind you is following very closely. Mark one answer get a better view
What action should you take? a) Increase your distance from the b) slow down
Mark one answer vehicle in front c) get over the bridge as quickly as
a) Ignore the following driver and b) Tap your foot on the brake pedal possible
continue to drive within the speed sharply d) consider using your horn
limit c) Switch on your hazard lights e) find another route
b) Slow down, gradually increasing d) Move onto the hard shoulder and f) beware of pedestrians
the gap between you and the stop Supplementary note 28
vehicle in front Supplementary note 26
c) Signal left and wave the following Question: 12.120
driver past Question: 12.117 You are driving downhill. There is a car
d) Move over to a position just left of When following a large vehicle you parked on the other side of the road.
the centre line of the road should keep well back because this Large, slow lorries are coming towards
Supplementary note 26 Mark one answer you. You should
a) allows you to corner more quickly Mark one answer
Question: 12.114 b) helps the large vehicle to stop a) keep going because you have the
‘Tailgating’ means more easily right of way
Mark one answer c) allows the driver to see you in the b) slow down and give way
a) using the rear door of a hatchback mirrors c) speed up and get past quickly
car d) helps you to keep out of the wind d) pull over on the right behind the
b) reversing into a parking space Supplementary note 26 parked car
c) following another vehicle too Supplementary note 29
closely Question: 12.118
d) driving with rear fog lights on In which of these situations should you Question: 12.121
Supplementary note 26 avoid overtaking? When driving in fog, which of the
Mark one answer following are correct?
Question: 12.115 a) Just after a bend Mark three answers
You are on a road which has speed b) In a one-way street a) Use dipped headlights
humps. A driver in front is travelling c) On a 30 mph road b) Use headlights on full beam
slower than you. You should d) Approaching a dip in the road c) Allow more time for your journey
Mark one answer Supplementary note 27 d) Keep close to the car in front
a) sound your horn e) Slow down
b) overtake as soon as you can f) Use side lights only
c) flash your headlights Supplementary note 30
d) slow down and stay behind
Supplementary note 26 Question: 12.122
Using rear fog lights in clear daylight
will
Mark one answer
a) be useful when towing a trailer
b) give extra protection
c) dazzle other drivers
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Question: 12.123
Chains can be fitted to your wheels to
Question: 12.128
To help keep your car secure you
Question: 12.133
c
You are approaching a red light at a
help prevent could join a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the
Mark one answer Mark one answer crossing. The red light will stay on until
a) damage to the road surface a) vehicle breakdown organisation Mark one answer
b) wear to the tyres b) vehicle watch scheme a) you start to edge forward on to the
c) skidding in deep snow c) advanced drivers scheme crossing
d) the brakes locking d) car maintenance class b) the pedestrians have reached a
Supplementary note 30 Supplementary note 31 safe position
c) the pedestrians are clear of the
Question: 12.124 Question: 12.129 front of your vehicle
Where is the safest place to park your To help keep your vehicle secure at d) a driver from the opposite direction
vehicle at night? night, where should you park? reaches the crossing
Mark one answer Mark one answer Supplementary note 32
a) In a garage a) Near a police station
b) On a busy road b) In a quiet road Question: 12.134
c) In a quiet car park c) On a red route You are approaching traffic lights that
d) Near a red route d) In a well lit area have been on green for some time.
Supplementary note 31 Supplementary note 31 You should
Mark one answer
Question: 12.125 Question: 12.130 a) accelerate hard
Wherever possible, which one of the When leaving your vehicle where b) maintain your speed
following should you do when parking should you park if possible? c) be ready to stop
at night? Mark one answer d) brake hard
Mark one answer a) Opposite a traffic island Supplementary note 32
a) Park in a quiet car park b) In a secure car park
b) Park in a well lit area c) On a bend Question: 12.135
c) Park facing against the flow of d) At or near a taxi rank You see a pedestrian with a dog. The
traffic Supplementary note 31 dog has a bright orange lead and
d) Park next to a busy junction collar. This especially warns you that
Supplementary note 31 Question: 12.131 the pedestrian is
How can you lessen the risk of your Mark one answer
Question: 12.126 vehicle being broken into at night? a) elderly
How can you help to prevent your car Mark one answer b) dog training
radio being stolen? a) Leave it in a well lit area c) colour blind
Mark one answer b) Park in a quiet side road d) deaf
a) Park in an unlit area c) Don’t engage the steering lock Supplementary note 32
b) Hide the radio with a blanket d) Park in a poorly lit area
c) Park near a busy junction Supplementary note 31 Question: 12.136
d) Install a security coded radio Which TWO of the following are
Supplementary note 31 Question: 12.132 correct? When overtaking at night you
Which of the following types of should
Question: 12.127 crossing can detect when people are Mark two answers
You are away from home and have to on them? a) WAIT until a bend so that you can
park your vehicle overnight. Where Mark one answer see the oncoming headlights
should you leave it? a) Pelican b) sound your horn twice before
Mark one answer b) Toucan moving out
a) Opposite another parked vehicle c) Zebra c) be careful because you can see
b) In a quiet road d) Puffin less
c) Opposite a traffic island Supplementary note 32 d) beware of bends in the road ahead
d) In a secure car park e) put headlights on full beam
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Question: 12.137
You are waiting in a traffic queue at
Question: 12.141
Where would you see these road
c
night. To avoid dazzling following markings?
drivers you should
Mark one answer
a) apply the handbrake only
b) apply the footbrake only
c) switch off your headlights
d) use both the handbrake and
footbrake
Supplementary note 33

Question: 12.138 Mark one answer

You are driving at night with full beam a) At a level crossing
headlights on. A vehicle is overtaking b) On a motorway slip road
you. You should dip your lights c) At a pedestrian crossing
Mark one answer d) On a single-track road
a) some time after the vehicle has Supplementary note 34
passed you
b) before the vehicle starts to pass Question: 12.142
you You see a car on the hard shoulder of
c) only if the other driver dips their a motorway with a HELP pennant
headlights displayed. This means the driver is
d) as soon as the vehicle passes you most likely to be
Supplementary note 33 Mark one answer
a) a disabled person
Question: 12.139 b) first aid trained
You are travelling along the left-hand c) a foreign visitor
lane of a three-lane motorway. Traffic d) a rescue patrol person
is joining from a slip road. You should Supplementary note 34
Mark one answer
a) race the other vehicles Question: 12.143
b) move to another lane How should you use the emergency
c) maintain a steady speed telephone on a motorway?
d) switch on your hazard flashers Mark one answer
Supplementary note 34 a) Stay close to the carriageway
b) Face the oncoming traffic
Question: 12.140 c) Keep your back to the traffic
Why is it particularly important to carry d) Stand on the hard shoulder
out a check on your vehicle before Supplementary note 34
making a long motorway journey?
Mark one answer Question: 12.144
a) You will have to do more harsh The emergency telephones on a
braking on motorways motorway are connected to the
b) Motorway service stations do not Mark one answer
deal with breakdowns a) ambulance service
c) The road surface will wear down b) police control
the tyres faster c) fire brigade
d) Continuous high speeds may d) breakdown service
increase the risk of your vehicle Supplementary note 34
breaking down
Supplementary note 34

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Answers Section: 1
Book No DSA Cat
Answers Section: 2
Book No DSA Cat
2.60
2.61
c
d
4
4
3.20
3.21
b
d
11
10
c
Answers Section: 4
Book No DSA Cat
1.1 b 6 2.1 a 10 2.62 d 4 3.22 d 10 4.1 c 1
1.2 ad 6 2.2 b 4 2.63 b 4 3.23 bef 10 4.2 abe 1
1.3 a 6 2.3 b 11 2.64 d 11 3.24 ab 10 4.3 d 1
1.4 d 10 2.4 b 11 2.65 abdf 8 3.25 a 10 4.4 b 4
1.5 d 6 2.5 d 5 2.66 b 8 3.26 c 2 4.5 a 4
1.6 a 2 2.6 b 11 2.67 d 8 3.27 d 10 4.6 a 4
1.7 bd 10 2.7 ace 10 2.68 bd 8 3.28 a 2 4.7 c 4
1.8 a 6 2.8 abc 10 2.69 c 4 3.29 d 11 4.8 b 1
1.9 d 6 2.9 b 11 2.70 b 8 3.30 c 1 4.9 ac 6
1.10 b 3 2.10 a 11 2.71 c 8 3.31 d 10 4.10 c 6
1.11 b 3 2.11 c 11 2.72 c 8 3.32 b 5 4.11 a 6
1.12 d 3 2.12 d 2 2.73 c 10 3.33 b 10 4.12 b 7
1.13 a 14 2.13 d 2 2.74 d 10 3.34 a 10 4.13 ace 8
1.14 a 14 2.14 c 3 2.75 b 10 3.35 a 5 4.14 c 1
1.15 a 14 2.15 c 11 2.76 d 9 3.36 c 2 4.15 b 10
1.16 a 14 2.16 d 3 2.77 d 10 3.37 a 5 4.16 b 6
1.17 bc 14 2.17 a 11 2.78 b 10 3.38 a 5 4.17 a 7
1.18 d 14 2.18 a 2 2.79 a 10 3.39 abe 5 4.18 b 7
1.19 c 14 2.19 c 5 2.80 c 9 3.40 ab 1 4.19 d 7
1.20 d 3 2.20 c 2 2.81 c 9 3.41 abcd 1 4.20 c 11
1.21 b 3 2.21 d 8 2.82 ad 14 3.42 abcd 1 4.21 c 1
1.22 c 3 2.22 b 8 2.83 b 11 3.43 b 1 4.22 d 10
1.23 a 14 2.23 c 8 2.84 b 10 3.44 b 1 4.23 ace 4
1.24 a 3 2.24 b 8 2.85 b 5 3.45 b 1 4.24 d 8
1.25 d 5 2.25 d 10 2.86 ae 5 3.46 c 1 4.25 b 5
1.26 abe 12 2.26 d 8 2.87 d 4 3.47 d 1 4.26 d 7
1.27 cd 5 2.27 b 2 2.88 d 2 3.48 b 1 4.27 d 7
1.28 a 5 2.28 c 8 2.89 a 4 3.49 b 1 4.28 c 2
1.29 b 5 2.29 b 8 2.90 d 2 3.50 c 1 4.29 c 8
1.30 ac 5 2.30 a 9 2.91 a 4 3.51 c 1 4.30 b 2
1.31 abe 5 2.31 d 13 2.92 b 2 3.52 d 1 4.31 c 5
1.32 d 5 2.32 a 5 2.93 ae 5 3.53 c 13 4.32 c 2
1.33 cd 5 2.33 d 5 2.94 c 4 3.54 a 5 4.33 b 7
1.34 abc 5 2.34 a 5 2.95 b 4 3.55 ace 5 4.34 b 6
1.35 a 5 2.35 ab 13 2.96 b 2 3.56 cde 10 4.35 b 6
1.36 b 5 2.36 b 11 2.97 abd 8 3.57 a 3 4.36 c 6
1.37 b 5 2.37 c 9 2.98 b 4 3.58 bf 5 4.37 b 6
1.38 a 5 2.38 a 13 3.59 d 6 4.38 c 6
1.39 ad 1 2.39 a 5 Answers Section: 3 3.60 a 8 4.39 b 6
1.40 ab 5 2.40 d 5 Book No DSA Cat 3.61 c 8 4.40 b 11
1.41 be 9 2.41 a 13 3.1 c 11 3.62 a 3 4.41 a 5
1.42 b 5 2.42 c 4 3.2 b 11 3.63 a 11 4.42 b 11
1.43 d 5 2.43 b 4 3.3 c 11 3.64 d 11 4.43 b 10
1.44 d 13 2.44 b 4 3.4 a 11 3.65 b 11 4.44 c 1
1.45 b 13 2.45 c 8 3.5 c 11 3.66 b 11 4.45 a 10
1.46 d 5 2.46 b 4 3.6 c 11 3.67 a 5 4.46 c 10
1.47 c 5 2.47 b 4 3.7 c 8 3.68 c 4 4.47 a 10
1.48 abd 5 2.48 bc 4 3.8 c 9 3.69 d 3 4.48 c 11
1.49 ace 5 2.49 d 4 3.9 c 9 3.70 c 6 4.49 b 11
1.50 abc 5 2.50 c 4 3.10 c 9 3.71 d 5 4.50 d 8
1.51 c 5 2.51 b 4 3.11 c 11 3.72 b 2 4.51 a 11
1.52 b 5 2.52 d 3 3.12 b 9 3.73 d 2 4.52 c 11
1.53 d 5 2.53 b 4 3.13 d 9 3.74 c 2 4.53 d 11
1.54 c 5 2.54 c 4 3.14 c 5 3.75 c 8 4.54 c 11
1.55 d 5 2.55 b 4 3.15 a 7 3.76 d 10 4.55 c 11
1.56 c 5 2.56 b 4 3.16 a 11 4.56 b 11
1.57 c 5 2.57 c 4 3.17 ae 10 4.57 a 11
1.58 a 5 2.58 c 4 3.18 b 10 4.58 a 5
1.59 ab 5 2.59 b 4 3.19 a 9 4.59 c 2
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 4.60
4.61
d
c
6
6
5.12
5.13
c
a
5
6
6.9
6.10
bd
ab
7
1
6.69
6.70
b
b
10
10
8.25
8.26
abe
acf
c
13
13
4.62 b 6 5.14 b 5 6.11 c 8 6.71 c 8 8.27 b 6
4.63 d 6 5.15 c 6 6.12 c 13 6.72 a 8 8.28 bcde 13
4.64 a 10 5.16 d 6 6.13 cd 5 6.73 ad 4 8.29 c 13
4.65 d 5 5.17 c 6 6.14 d 4 8.30 d 9
4.66 c 6 5.18 c 5 6.15 a 8 Answers Section: 7 8.31 b 13
4.67 d 6 5.19 c 6 6.16 a 7 Book No DSA Cat 8.32 a 13
4.68 d 10 5.20 c 6 6.17 d 4 7.1 adef 9 8.33 a 13
4.69 d 10 5.21 ace 6 6.18 d 4 7.2 adef 9 8.34 c 6
4.70 a 10 5.22 b 5 6.19 a 4 7.3 c 9 8.35 a 13
4.71 adf 10 5.23 c 5 6.20 d 8 7.4 d 9 8.36 abce 13
4.72 d 10 5.24 c 6 6.21 bdef 4 7.5 b 5 8.37 bde 13
4.73 d 6 5.25 d 6 6.22 d 8 7.6 b 11 8.38 b 12
4.74 a 6 5.26 b 5 6.23 d 4 7.7 d 9 8.39 ace 11
4.75 d 6 5.27 b 7 6.24 d 4 7.8 d 9 8.40 a 10
4.76 c 6 5.28 c 6 6.25 bd 4 7.9 c 9 8.41 c 9
4.77 ac 6 5.29 b 2 6.26 b 4 7.10 d 9 8.42 c 5
4.78 d 6 5.30 abd 6 6.27 a 4 7.11 b 9 8.43 acd 11
4.79 b 11 5.31 d 2 6.28 d 4 7.12 a 9 8.44 d 11
4.80 a 11 5.32 b 6 6.29 a 4 7.13 a 9 8.45 d 10
4.81 a 5 5.33 de 2 6.30 d 4 7.14 d 9 8.46 b 9
4.82 a 3 5.34 d 6 6.31 ae 4 7.15 b 9 8.47 b 9
4.83 a 2 5.35 c 5 6.32 d 7 7.16 b 9 8.48 c 11
4.84 a 6 5.36 c 6 6.33 b 4 7.17 d 9 8.49 c 10
4.85 a 2 5.37 a 6 6.34 a 11 7.18 b 11 8.50 c 10
4.86 c 10 5.38 b 6 6.35 b 8 7.19 d 9 8.51 a 10
4.87 d 5 5.39 a 2 6.36 d 4 7.20 c 9 8.52 c 5
4.88 b 2 5.40 d 5 6.37 b 7 7.21 a 9 8.53 c 13
4.89 d 6 5.41 d 6 6.38 a 7 7.22 d 9 8.54 b 5
4.90 a 2 5.42 c 7 6.39 c 8 7.23 c 9 8.55 a 13
4.91 b 10 5.43 b 7 6.40 c 8 7.24 cdf 9 8.56 abd 13
4.92 d 2 5.44 b 5 6.41 d 8 7.25 b 9 8.57 a 13
4.93 c 6 5.45 a 5 6.42 d 8 8.58 bdf 8
4.94 a 10 5.46 c 5 6.43 ce 8 Answers Section: 8 8.59 a 2
4.95 d 6 5.47 b 7 6.44 ab 8 Book No DSA Cat 8.60 b 2
4.96 ae 6 5.48 a 2 6.45 bd 8 8.1 be 13
4.97 a 2 5.49 d 7 6.46 acd 8 8.2 b 13 Answers Section: 9
4.98 c 2 5.50 a 7 6.47 b 8 8.3 d 8 Book No DSA Cat
4.99 a 10 5.51 b 7 6.48 b 8 8.4 c 13 9.1 b 11
4.100 d 10 5.52 a 2 6.49 d 8 8.5 b 13 9.2 a 11
4.101 b 10 5.53 cd 5 6.50 a 8 8.6 c 13 9.3 a 11
4.102 b 6 5.54 ac 7 6.51 a 8 8.7 def 13 9.4 bdf 11
4.103 d 1 5.55 b 2 6.52 bc 4 8.8 b 13 9.5 a 11
4.104 d 6 5.56 c 5 6.53 bc 4 8.9 c 9 9.6 d 11
4.105 a 10 5.57 b 7 6.54 d 3 8.10 a 9 9.7 c 11
5.58 bc 7 6.55 a 10 8.11 b 9 9.8 d 11
Answers Section: 5 5.59 d 7 6.56 a 10 8.12 c 13 9.9 a 11
Book No DSA Cat 5.60 a 6 6.57 c 10 8.13 a 9 9.10 b 7
5.1 abc 6 6.58 a 10 8.14 c 9 9.11 a 9
5.2 c 6 Answers Section: 6 6.59 d 10 8.15 a 9 9.12 a 11
5.3 d 6 Book No DSA Cat 6.60 ade 3 8.16 a 13 9.13 a 11
5.4 c 6 6.1 b 7 6.61 abe 3 8.17 a 13 9.14 d 11
5.5 b 6 6.2 d 8 6.62 abd 10 8.18 b 13 9.15 b 11
5.6 c 6 6.3 a 8 6.63 a 10 8.19 abe 13 9.16 d 11
5.7 d 6 6.4 a 8 6.64 bdef 10 8.20 b 13 9.17 b 11
5.8 b 5 6.5 b 8 6.65 ad 10 8.21 ade 13 9.18 d 11
5.9 d 6 6.6 a 8 6.66 a 3 8.22 a 13 9.19 b 5
5.10 b 6 6.7 d 8 6.67 a 10 8.23 c 9 9.20 c 10
5.11 d 6 6.8 a 8 6.68 b 3 8.24 d 13 9.21 d 11

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9.22
9.23
b
a
11
11
10.31
10.32
c
b
11
6
11.9
11.10
abd
abf
12
12
Answers Section: 12
Book No DSA Cat
12.59
12.60
b
d
c1
13
9.24 d 11 10.33 a 6 11.11 bce 12 12.1 c 12 12.61 c 13
9.25 b 11 10.34 b 11 11.12 c 12 12.2 cde 12 12.62 b 13
9.26 a 11 10.35 a 11 11.13 cd 12 12.3 d 12 12.63 b 13
9.27 a 11 10.36 a 11 11.14 d 12 12.4 d 12 12.64 a 8
9.28 b 10 10.37 a 11 11.15 bc 5 12.5 d 12 12.65 c 8
9.29 d 11 10.38 d 6 11.16 ab 12 12.6 bd 12 12.66 bd 8
9.30 c 11 10.39 a 11 11.17 d 6 12.7 d 12 12.67 d 3
9.31 d 11 10.40 a 11 11.18 c 12 12.8 a 12 12.68 d 3
9.32 c 11 10.41 c 11 11.19 be 12 12.9 d 6 12.69 ab 3
9.33 d 11 10.42 d 11 11.20 b 5 12.10 d 6 12.70 a 10
9.34 a 11 10.43 d 11 11.21 bcdf 3 12.11 b 12 12.71 c 10
9.35 c 11 10.44 c 11 11.22 cde 3 12.12 b 12 12.72 d 10
9.36 d 11 10.45 b 11 11.23 d 13 12.13 c 3 12.73 d 14
9.37 d 11 10.46 c 11 11.24 ab 3 12.14 abf 3 12.74 c 11
9.38 c 11 10.47 c 11 11.25 b 3 12.15 abf 3 12.75 a 11
9.39 b 11 10.48 a 11 11.26 b 3 12.16 abc 3 12.76 a 11
9.40 b 11 10.49 c 11 11.27 d 3 12.17 bdf 3 12.77 c 11
9.41 c 11 10.50 d 10 11.28 bef 3 12.18 a 3 12.78 b 11
9.42 b 11 10.51 c 11 11.29 cd 13 12.19 d 3 12.79 d 6
9.43 a 11 10.52 b 11 11.30 bc 3 12.20 d 3 12.80 a 11
9.44 c 11 10.53 b 11 11.31 ce 13 12.21 b 3 12.81 c 1
9.45 c 11 10.54 c 11 11.32 b 3 12.22 bcd 3 12.82 a 13
9.46 d 11 10.55 b 11 11.33 b 3 12.23 d 3 12.83 b 13
9.47 a 11 10.56 b 11 11.34 d 3 12.24 ae 3 12.84 a 6
9.48 d 11 10.57 c 9 11.35 d 13 12.25 acf 3 12.85 b 10
10.58 c 11 11.36 be 13 12.26 b 3 12.86 de 8
Answers Section: 10 10.59 c 11 11.37 c 3 12.27 c 3 12.87 c 13
Book No DSA Cat 10.60 a 11 11.38 d 3 12.28 d 3 12.88 c 8
10.1 a 11 10.61 a 11 11.39 a 3 12.29 cd 3 12.89 a 10
10.2 b 11 10.62 d 11 11.40 c 3 12.30 d 3 12.90 c 5
10.3 c 11 10.63 d 10 11.41 c 3 12.31 abc 3 12.91 b 7
10.4 c 11 10.64 a 11 11.42 b 3 12.32 ab 3 12.92 b 14
10.5 acef 11 10.65 d 5 11.43 d 3 12.33 ade 3 12.93 d 14
10.6 d 11 10.66 d 11 11.44 b 3 12.34 c 3 12.94 d 14
10.7 a 11 10.67 c 5 11.45 c 3 12.35 d 3 12.95 b 5
10.8 a 11 10.68 b 5 11.46 a 3 12.36 bdf 3 12.96 a 4
10.9 a 11 10.69 a 11 11.47 b 3 12.37 b 3 12.97 d 2
10.10 b 11 10.70 c 11 11.48 b 3 12.38 c 3 12.98 a 2
10.11 b 11 10.71 a 11 11.49 d 3 12.39 bd 14 12.99 bcd 2
10.12 d 11 10.72 b 11 11.50 cd 13 12.40 d 3 12.100 b 2
10.13 b 11 10.73 b 3 11.51 def 13 12.41 b 3 12.101 abe 2
10.14 d 11 10.74 c 6 11.52 acf 13 12.42 a 3 12.102 d 1
10.15 c 11 10.75 b 11 11.53 ae 13 12.43 bc 3 12.103 c 6
10.16 b 11 10.76 d 6 11.54 c 13 12.44 de 3 12.104 d 5
10.17 c 11 10.77 c 6 11.55 d 13 12.45 a 3 12.105 c 1
10.18 a 11 10.78 c 13 11.56 abd 13 12.46 d 3 12.106 d 5
10.19 b 11 10.79 cd 5 11.57 ace 13 12.47 d 3 12.107 a 11
10.20 c 10 11.58 acde 13 12.48 b 3 12.108 d 2
10.21 b 6 Answers Section: 11 11.59 bc 13 12.49 a 8 12.109 a 7
10.22 d 6 Book No DSA Cat 11.60 cde 13 12.50 a 3 12.110 d 5
10.23 c 5 11.1 b 12 11.61 a 13 12.51 d 5 12.111 a 1
10.24 b 11 11.2 d 12 11.62 b 13 12.52 ac 1 12.112 b 6
10.25 a 11 11.3 b 12 11.63 d 13 12.53 a 5 12.113 b 2
10.26 c 11 11.4 c 12 11.64 c 13 12.54 a 6 12.114 c 2
10.27 a 11 11.5 c 12 11.65 b 13 12.55 a 3 12.115 d 8
10.28 d 11 11.6 b 12 11.66 bde 13 12.56 a 2 12.116 a 5
10.29 a 5 11.7 c 12 12.57 c 3 12.117 c 1
10.30 b 11 11.8 c 12 12.58 bc 4 12.118 d 1

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12.119
12.120
bdf
b
1
7
c
12.121 ace 4
12.122 c 8
12.123 c 8
12.124 a 10
12.125 b 3
12.126 d 3
12.127 d 3
12.128 b 3
12.129 d 10
12.130 b 3
12.131 a 3
12.132 d 6
12.133 b 2
12.134 c 1
12.135 d 6
12.136 cd 8
12.137 a 2
12.138 d 10
12.139 b 9
12.140 d 9
12.141 b 11
12.142 a 13
12.143 b 9
12.144 b 9

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Cross reference to DSA categories
1. Alertness
1.39
4.90
4.92
11.39
11.40
4. Safety margins
2.2
c
5. Hazard awareness
1.25
3.30 4.97 11.41 2.42 1.27
3.40 4.98 11.42 2.43 1.28
3.41 5.29 11.43 2.44 1.29
3.42 5.31 11.44 2.46 1.30
3.43 5.33 11.45 2.47 1.31
3.44 5.39 11.46 2.48 1.32
3.45 5.48 11.47 2.49 1.33
3.46 5.52 11.48 2.50 1.34
3.47 5.55 11.49 2.51 1.35
3.48 8.59 12.13 2.53 1.36
3.49 8.60 12.14 2.54 1.37
3.50 12.56 12.15 2.55 1.38
3.51 12.97 12.16 2.56 1.40
3.52 12.98 12.17 2.57 1.42
4.1 12.99 12.18 2.58 1.43
4.2 12.100 12.19 2.59 1.46
4.3 12.101 12.20 2.60 1.47
4.8 12.108 12.21 2.61 1.48
4.14 12.113 12.22 2.62 1.49
4.21 12.114 12.23 2.63 1.50
4.44 12.133 12.24 2.69 1.51
4.103 12.137 12.25 2.87 1.52
6.10 12.26 2.89 1.53
12.52 3. Safety and your 12.27 2.91 1.54
12.59 vehicle 12.28 2.94 1.55
12.81 1.10 12.29 2.95 1.56
12.102 1.11 12.30 2.98 1.57
12.105 1.12 12.31 3.68 1.58
12.111 1.20 12.32 4.4 1.59
12.117 1.21 12.33 4.5 2.5
12.118 1.22 12.34 4.6 2.19
12.119 1.24 12.35 4.7 2.32
12.134 2.14 12.36 4.23 2.33
2.16 12.37 6.14 2.34
2. Attitude 2.52 12.38 6.17 2.39
1.6 3.57 12.40 6.18 2.40
2.12 3.62 12.41 6.19 2.85
2.13 3.69 12.42 6.21 2.86
2.18 4.82 12.43 6.23 2.93
2.20 6.54 12.44 6.24 3.14
2.27 6.60 12.45 6.25 3.32
2.88 6.61 12.46 6.26 3.35
2.90 6.66 12.47 6.27 3.37
2.92 6.68 12.48 6.28 3.38
2.96 10.73 12.50 6.29 3.39
3.26 11.21 12.55 6.30 3.54
3.28 11.22 12.57 6.31 3.55
3.36 11.24 12.67 6.33 3.58
3.72 11.25 12.68 6.36 3.67
3.73 11.26 12.69 6.52 3.71
3.74 11.27 12.125 6.53 4.25
4.28 11.28 12.126 6.73 4.31
4.30 11.30 12.127 12.58 4.41
4.32 11.32 12.128 12.96 4.58
4.59 11.33 12.130 12.121 4.65
4.83 11.34 12.131 4.81
4.85 11.37 4.87
4.88 11.38 5.12

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5.14
5.18
4.66
4.67
12.112
12.132
4.50
6.2
7.9
7.10
c
5.22 4.73 12.135 6.3 7.11
5.23 4.74 6.4 7.12
5.26 4.75 7. Other types of 6.5 7.13
5.35 4.76 vehicle 6.6 7.14
5.40 4.77 3.15 6.7 7.15
5.44 4.78 4.12 6.8 7.16
5.45 4.84 4.17 6.11 7.17
5.46 4.89 4.18 6.15 7.19
5.53 4.93 4.19 6.20 7.20
5.56 4.95 4.26 6.22 7.21
5.8 4.96 4.27 6.35 7.22
6.13 4.102 4.33 6.39 7.23
7.5 4.104 5.27 6.40 7.24
8.42 5.1 5.42 6.41 7.25
8.52 5.2 5.43 6.42 8.9
8.54 5.3 5.47 6.43 8.10
9.19 5.4 5.49 6.44 8.11
10.23 5.5 5.50 6.45 8.13
10.29 5.6 5.51 6.46 8.14
10.65 5.7 5.54 6.47 8.15
10.67 5.9 5.57 6.48 8.23
10.68 5.10 5.58 6.49 8.30
10.79 5.11 5.59 6.50 8.41
11.15 5.13 6.1 6.51 8.46
11.20 5.15 6.9 6.71 8.47
12.51 5.16 6.16 6.72 9.11
12.53 5.17 6.32 8.3 10.57
12.90 5.19 6.37 8.58 12.139
12.95 5.20 6.38 12.49 12.140
12.104 5.21 9.10 12.64 12.143
12.106 5.24 12.91 12.65 12.144
12.110 5.25 12.109 12.66
12.116 5.28 12.120 12.86 10. Rules of the road
5.30 12.88 1.4
6. Vulnerable road 5.32 8. Vehicle handling 12.115 1.7
users 5.34 2.21 12.122 2.1
1.1 5.36 2.22 12.123 2.7
1.2 5.37 2.23 12.136 2.8
1.3 5.38 2.24 2.25
1.5 5.41 2.26 9. Motorway rules 2.73
1.8 5.60 2.28 1.41 2.74
1.9 8.27 2.29 2.30 2.75
3.59 8.34 2.45 2.37 2.77
3.70 10.21 2.65 2.76 2.78
4.9 10.22 2.66 2.80 2.79
4.10 10.32 2.67 2.81 2.84
4.11 10.33 2.68 3.8 3.17
4.16 10.38 2.70 3.9 3.18
4.34 10.74 2.71 3.10 3.21
4.35 10.76 2.72 3.12 3.22
4.36 10.77 2.97 3.13 3.23
4.37 11.17 3.7 3.19 3.24
4.38 12.9 3.60 7.1 3.25
4.39 12.10 3.61 7.2 3.27
4.60 12.54 3.75 7.3 3.31
4.61 12.79 4.13 7.4 3.33
4.62 12.84 4.24 7.7 3.34
4.63 12.103 4.29 7.8 3.56

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3.76
4.15
2.17
2.36
9.26
9.27
10.47
10.48
13. Accidents
1.44
c
4.22 2.64 9.29 10.49 1.45
4.43 2.83 9.30 10.51 1.57
4.45 3.1 9.31 10.52 2.31
4.46 3.2 9.32 10.53 2.35
4.47 3.3 9.33 10.54 2.38
4.64 3.4 9.34 10.55 2.41
4.68 3.5 9.35 10.56 3.53
4.69 3.6 9.36 10.58 6.12
4.70 3.11 9.37 10.59 8.1
4.71 3.16 9.38 10.60 8.2
4.72 3.20 9.39 10.61 8.4
4.86 3.29 9.40 10.62 8.5
4.91 3.63 9.41 10.64 8.6
4.94 3.64 9.42 10.66 8.7
4.99 3.65 9.43 10.69 8.8
4.100 3.66 9.44 10.70 8.12
4.101 4.20 9.45 10.71 8.16
4.105 4.40 9.46 10.72 8.17
6.55 4.42 9.47 10.75 8.18
6.56 4.48 9.48 12.74 8.19
6.57 4.49 10.1 12.75 8.20
6.58 4.51 10.2 12.76 8.21
6.59 4.52 10.3 12.77 8.22
6.62 4.53 10.4 12.78 8.24
6.63 4.54 10.5 12.80 8.25
6.64 4.55 10.6 12.107 8.26
6.65 4.56 10.7 12.141 8.28
6.67 4.57 10.8 8.29
6.69 4.79 10.9 12. Documents 8.31
6.70 4.80 10.10 1.26 8.32
8.40 6.34 10.11 8.38 8.33
8.45 7.6 10.12 11.1 8.35
8.49 7.18 10.13 11.2 8.36
8.50 8.39 10.14 11.3 8.37
8.51 8.43 10.15 11.4 8.53
9.20 8.44 10.16 11.5 8.55
9.28 8.48 10.17 11.6 8.56
10.20 9.1 10.18 11.7 8.57
10.50 9.2 10.19 11.8 10.78
10.63 9.3 10.24 11.9 11.23
12.70 9.4 10.25 11.10 11.29
12.71 9.5 10.26 11.11 11.31
12.72 9.6 10.27 11.12 11.35
12.85 9.7 10.28 11.13 11.36
12.89 9.8 10.30 11.14 11.50
12.124 9.9 10.31 11.16 11.51
12.129 9.12 10.34 11.18 11.52
12.138 9.13 10.35 11.19 11.53
9.14 10.36 12.1 11.54
11. Road and 9.15 10.37 12.2 11.55
traffic signs 9.16 10.39 12.3 11.56
2.3 9.17 10.40 12.4 11.58
2.4 9.18 10.41 12.5 11.59
2.6 9.21 10.42 12.6 11.60
2.9 9.22 10.43 12.7 11.61
2.10 9.23 10.44 12.8 11.62
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Theory Test Centres
England
Aldershot, 1 London House, Pickford Street, Aldershot,
Hampshire, GU11 1TY
Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 0LW
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Grimsby, Acorn Business Park, Grd flr Units 8 & 9, Moss Road,

Guildford, The Old Magistrates Court, 1st floor, 71 North Street,

Barnstaple, Riverside Court Offices (Unit 1&4), Castle Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW
Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DR Harlow, Part 11th Floor, Terminus House, Terminus Street,
Barrow, 111 Duke Street, Barrow in Furness, Barrow, Cumbria, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1XA
LA14 1XA Harrogate, Strayside House (1st floor, rear), 27 West Park,
Basildon, Southgate House Suite 1A, Town Square, Basildon, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1BJ
Essex, SS14 1BN Hastings, Drury Lane (Unit 4 gound flr), Ponswood Industrial
Basingstoke, The Square (part Ground Floor), Basing View, , Estate, Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 9BA
Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4EB Hereford, Penn House (Ground floor rear), 9/10 Broad Street,
Bath, 1st flr East Suite, Charter House, The Square, Lower Hereford, HR4 9AP
Bristol Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2 3BH Huddersfield, Ramsden House 5th flr, New Street, Huddersfield,
Berwick, Border Court (shop unit 3), Woolmarket, Berwick upon Yorkshire, HD1 2TW
Tweed, Berwick, Northumberland, TD15 1DP Hull, Kingston House South Unit 14/15, Bond Street, Hull,
Birkenhead, 2 Europa Boulevard, 2nd floor, Conway Park, Yorkshire, HU1 3EN
Birkenhead, Cheshire, CH41 4PE Ilford, Valentine House, (part 4th floor), 51-69 Ilford Hill, Ilford,
Birmingham, 1 Snowhill Plaza (part 18th flr), , Birmingham, Essex, IG1 2DG
West Midlands, B4 6JG Ipswich, Ground floor West Wing, Crown House, Crown Street,
Blackpool, Darwin Court (Unit 9A Ground flr), Blackpool Ipswich, East Anglia, IP1 3HS
Technology Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 OJN Isle of Wight, 48 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30
Bolton, 34 Queensbrook, Bolton Technology Exchange, Bolton, 5HD
Lancashire, BL1 4AY Isles of Scilly, The Scillonian Club, The Parade, St. Marys, Isles
Boston, 3 Bridge Street (Ground flr), , Boston, Lincolnshire, of Scilly, TR21 0LP
PE21 8QF Kings Lynn, Mission Hall, Ship Lane, St.Anns Street, Kings
Bournemouth, Roddis House (part of suites 6 & 7), Old Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1LT
Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1LG Kingston upon Thames, Drapers Court (4th floor), Kingston
Bradford, Caspian House (1st flr), 61 East Parade, Bradford, Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2BQ
Yorkshire, BD1 5EP Leeds, Gallery House, First Floor, The Headrow, Leeds, Leeds,
Brighton, Victoria House (4th flr front), 125 Queens Road, LS1 5RD
Brighton, Sussex, BN1 3WB Leicester, Rutland centre (Office suite 3A 3rd flr), 56 Halford
Bristol, Tower House, (part 3rd flr), Fairfax Street, Bristol, Street, Leicester, LE1 1TQ
Bristol, BS1 3BN Lincoln, 12 Silver Street (1st floor), , Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2
Bury St Edmunds, St Edmunds House. (part 2nd flr), Lower 1EW
baxter Street., Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1ET Liverpool, Orleans House (part 3rd flr), Edmund Street,
Cambridge, St Andrews House, 59 St.Andrew Street, Liverpool, L3 9NG
Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 3DB Lowestoft, Waveney Chambers (part 2nd flr), Waveney Road,
Canterbury, St.James House 1st floor, Castle Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1BN
Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD Luton, 70/78 Collingdon Street, Ground floor, Luton,
Carlisle, 10 A Lowther Street, , Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8DA Bedfordshire, LU1 1RX
Chatham (Gillingham), 14-16 High Street, , Chatham, Kent, ME4 Manchester, 111 Piccadilly (5th flr), , Manchester, Lancashire,
4EN M1 2HY
Chelmsford, Grosvenor House, 1st floor, 51 New London Road, Mansfield, Ground Floor Offices, 32-34 Rosemary Street,
Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 OND Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1QL
Cheltenham, Unit D Pater Court, North Place, Cheltenham, Middlesbrough, Cleveland Business Centre, Unit 007, 1
Gloucestershire, GL50 4DY Watson Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RQ
Chester, Building B3(b), Ground Floor, The Square, Sellar Str, Milton Keynes, Tempus House (1st floor), 249 Midsummer
Chester, CH1 3AN boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1EA
Chesterfield, 6-8 Corporation Street, Suite 1B (1st flr), Morpeth, Awaiting final site confirmation,
Chesterfield, Cheshire, S41 7TP Newcastle Upon Tyne, Collingwood House, First Floor, 3
Colchester, Century House South (1st flr East), Riverside Office Collingwood Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon
Centre, North Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1RE Tyne, NE1 1JW
Coventry, Warwick Gate (1st flr), 21/22 Warwick Row, Coventry, Northampton, Suite 201 Sol House, 29 St.Katherine's Street,
Warwickshire, CV1 1ET Northampton, Northampton, NN1 2QZ
Crawley, Belgrave House Suite 3, 1st flr, Station Way, Crawley, Norwich, St.Cuthbert's House (part 1st flr), 7 Upper King Street,
West Sussex, RH10 1HU Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1RB
Croydon, Central House (2nd floor), 27, Park Street, Croydon, Nottingham, Rodney House (Suite G2, ground flr), Castle Gate,
Surrey, CRO 1YD Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 7AW
Derby, Part Ground Floor, East Wing, 100 Mansfield Road, Oldham, Unit 5A & 6A Whitney Court, Gladman Business
Derby, Derby, DE1 3TT Quarter, Hamilton Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL4 1DE
Doncaster, Office 6 Silver House, Silver Street, Doncaster, Oxford, 58 St Aldates (part 3rd flr), Oxford, Oxford, OX1 1ST
Yorkshire, DN1 1HL Penzance, Market House, Upper 1st floor, Market Place,
Dudley, Trafalgar House, Lower Ground flr, 47-49 King Street, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2JE
Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 8PS Peterborough, Part First Floor, 41 Broadway, Peterborough,
Durham, Abbey House (Part Unit 1 Ground Floor), Abbeywoods Cambridgeshire, PE1 1SJ
Business Park, Pity Me, Durham, Durham, DH1 5TH Plymouth, Princess Court, part 1st floor, Princess Street,
Eastbourne, Ground floor Senlac House, 53/59 Seaside, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2EX
Eastbourne, Sussex, BN22 7NE Portsmouth, Venture Tower (4th floor), Fratton Road,
Exeter, Renslade House (Suite 2), Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5DL
EX4 3AY Preston, Norwest Court (ground floor), Guildhall Street, Preston,
Fareham, Park View House (Part ground floor), 100 Wickham Lancashire, PR1 3NU
Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7HT Reading, Hanover House, (part 3rd flr), 202 Kings Road,
Gloucester, Eastgate House, Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4NN
Gloucester, GL1 1PX Redditch, Grosvenor House (part 2nd flr), Prospect Hill,
Grantham, Unit 39 The George Shopping Centre, Guildhall Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4DL
Street, , Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6NJ
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Runcorn, Whitworth Court, Unit 1A Ground floor, Manor Farm
Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1WA
Salford, The Lighthouse, 14 The Quays, Salford Quays, Salford,
Scotland
Aberdeen, Ground Floor, East Wing, Migvie House, 23 North
Silver Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1RJ
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Lancashire, M50 3BF Ayr, 7A, Boswell Park, (1st flr), Ayr, KA7 1NP
Salisbury, Ground Floor, 39 Brown Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Clydebank, Clydebank First Floor, Suite F2 Unit 4, Blair Court,
SP1 2AS North Avenue, Clydebank Business Park, Clydebank, G81 2LA
Scarborough, 29-30 St Nicholas Street, , Scarborough, Dumfries, 77/79 Whitesands, Unit 3, Dumfries, DG1 2RX
Yorkshire, YO11 2HF Dundee, 14/22 Exchange Street, Unit 2, Dundee, DD1 3DE
Scunthorpe, Haldenby House (Unit 2A), Doncaster Road, Edinburgh, Cairncross House (suite 2, 2nd floor), 25 union
Berkeley Business Centre, Scunthorpe, South Humberside, Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LR
DN15 7DQ Elgin, Mobile test centre, Elgin, Fort William, St. Mary's House,
Sheffield, Orchard House 3rd floor, Leopold Street, Sheffield, Gordon Square, Fort William, PH33 6DY
Yorkshire, S1 2GY Gairloch, Gairloch Community Centre, Achtercaim, Gairloch,
Shrewsbury, Suite 2 Canon Court West, Abbey Lawn, Abbey IV21 2BP
Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5DE Galashiels, 45, High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1RY
Sidcup, Kingswood House (1st floor rear), 47-51 Sidcup Hill, Glasgow, Newton House, (3rd flr), 457 Sauchiehall Street,
Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6HQ Glasgow, G2 3LG
Slough, 72 A Upton Road, , Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2AW Greenock, Victory Court, (ground flr (north), Cartsburn Martime,
Solihull, Corner Oak (part 1st floor), 1 Homer Road, Solihull, Greenock, PA15 4RT
West Midlands, B91 3QG Helmsdale, Helmsdale Community Centre, Dunrobin Street,
Southampton, Capital House (part 6th floor), Houndwell Place, Helmsdale, KW8 6JX
Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1HU Huntly, Market Muir Car Park, Huntly, AB54 8ET
Southend-On-Sea, Baryta House (part 4th flr), West Wing, 29 Inverness, Ballantyne House, Suites 1&2 1st floor, 84 Academy
Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6AZ Street, Inverness, IV1 1LU
Southgate, Crown House, 2nd floor, 47 Chase Side, , Isle of Arran, Auchrannie County House & Hotel Brodick, Isle of
Southgate, London, N14 5BP Arran, KA27 8BZ
Southport, Gordon House, Suite 6, 1st floor, 3-5 Leicester Isle of Barra, Castlebay Community High School, Castlebay, Isle
Street, Southport, Lancashire, PR9 OER of Barra, HS9 5XD
Southwark, 9 Holyrood Street, First Floor, London Bridge, Isle of Benbecula, Unit 1, Benbecula College, Liniclate, Isle of
Southwark, London, SE1 2EL Benbecula, HS7 5PJ
St Helens, Century House, Part 2nd flr, Hardshaw Street, St Isle of Islay, Islay & Jura CVS, High Street, Bowmore, Islay,
Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1QU PA43 7JE
Staines, Church House (part ground flr), Church Street, Staines, Isle of Mull Salen, Craignure Village Hall, Cragnure, Isle of Mull,
TW18 4EP PA56 6AY
Stevenage, Southgate House (part 6th floor), St. George's Way, Isle of Tiree, Tiree High School, Tiree, PA77 6XT
Stevenage, Hertsfordshire, SG1 1WX Kirkwall, 7/13 Laing Street (Ground flr), Kirkwall, Orkney Islands,
Stockport, 1 Ground floor, Kingsgate, Wellington Road North, KW15 1NW
Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1LW Kyle of Lochalsh, Harbour Car Park Railway Pier, Kyle of
Stoke on Trent, Whittle Court, Ground flr Unit 8A, Town Road, Lochalsh, Ross Shire, Kyle, IV40 8AQ
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2QE Lerwick, Unit 6V, Toll Clock Shopping Centre, 26, North Road,
Stratford Upon Avon, Packwood House, Guild Street, second Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 OPE
flr, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6RP Motherwell, Unit 1B, Orbiston Business Park, Orbiston Street,
Sunderland, Havelock Buildings, 6 Fawcett Street, High Street Motherwell, ML1 1QW
West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1SJ Oban, Caledonian Hotel, Station Square, Oban, PA34 5RT
Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks House (part ground flr), Lichfield Pitlochry, 69 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5BL
Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2TZ Portree, Mobile test centre, Portree, Stirling, Hillside House
Swindon, Ambrose House, South Suite Ground Floor, 30-33 (suite 1A), Laurelhill Business Park, Stirling, FK7 9JQ
Milton Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5JA Stornoway, Cromwell Street Quay, Unit 3, Stornoway, Isle of
Taunton, Victoria House (part second flr south), Victoria Street, Lewis, HS1 2DF
Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3FA Stranraer, 56 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7RH
Torquay, Castle Cirus House, Rooms 37/38/39, 136 Union Tarbert, The Surgery, School Road, Tarbert, PA29 6UL
Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5QG Tongue, St. Andrew's Glebe Industrial Estate, Tongue, IV27 4XB
Truro, Palace buildings, Public rooms, Quay Street, Truro, Ullapool, Mobile test centre, Ullapool, Wick, Unit 5D Airport
Cornwall, TR1 2HE House, Airport Industrail Estate, Wick, KW1 4QS
Uxbridge, Wellington House (Part Ground flr), Cowley Road,
Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2XW
Watford, Cassiobury House (1st flr), 11/19 Station Road, Wales
Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1AN Aberystwyth, 33 North Parade, Ground floor unit, Aberystwyth,
Weymouth, Phoenix House, St. Nicholas Street, Weymouth, Ceredigion, SY23 2JH
Dorset, DT4 8AA Bangor, Bangor Railway Station, Station Road/ Hollyhead Road,
Wigan, Ground and Basement, 38/40 Market Street, Wigan, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 ILZ
WN1 1JG Builth Wells, Spar Buildings (rear end), The Strand, Builth Wells,
Wolverhampton, Part Second Floor, Derwent House, 42-46 Powys, LD2 3DN
Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4XB Cardiff, Limerick House (3rd flr), 23 Churchill Way, Cardiff,
Worcester, Haswell House (3rd floor), Block B1, St Nicholas Cardiff, CF10 2HE
Street, Worcester, West Midlands, WR1 1UN Haverfordwest, 34 High Street, 1st & 2nd floor offices,
Workington, Solway House (1st floor), Oxford Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2DA
Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AL Merthyr Tydfil, Castle House first floor, Glebeland Street,
Worthing, Chatsworth House (part first floor), 21 Chatsworth Merthyr Tydfill, Mid Glamorgan, CF47 8AT
Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LY Newport (Gwent), Clarence house Suite 5 (6th floor), Clarence
Yeovil, Ground Floor, The Coach House, St.Nicholas Close, Place, Newport, Gwent, NP19 7AA
Penn Hill, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1SB Rhyl, 3 Bodfor Street, Rhyl, Clwyd, LL18 1AS
York, Stirling House (Part Ground Flr), Station Business Park, Swansea, Grove House (2nd floor), Grove Place, Swansea, SA1
Unit B3, Holgate Park Drive/Poppleton Road, York, Yorkshire, 5DF
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