Rules in the UK (from EF Pre-Int)

In the UK you mustn't cycle in bus lanes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The legislation for most bus lanes allows permitted taxis, motorcycles and bicycles to use bus lanes.

In the UK you have to be 21 to buy alcohol.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

If you're under 18, it's against the law: for someone to sell you alcohol, to buy or try to buy alcohol, for an adult to buy or try to buy alcohol for you.

In the UK you don't have to pay to use motorways.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Tolls are collected only for part of the M6 motorway near Birmingham and for some bridges and tunnels.

In the UK all cats and dogs must have a microchip with the name and address of the owner.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

You must make sure your dog is fitted with a microchip by the time it's 8 weeks old. You can be fined up to £500 if your dog is not microchipped. The Government’s announcement on 13 March 2023 means that all pet cats in England must be microchipped by 10 June 2024.

Everybody has to do eight months military service.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

National Service ended in 1960.

In the UK you have to be 18 to ride a 50cc motorbike.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

As long as you are over 16, the AM licence allows you to ride a scooter or motorcycle with an engine of up to 50cc and a maximum speed of no more than 45 km/h (about 28mph).

In the UK you don't have to have an ID card.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Unlike some countries, the United Kingdom doesn't  issue national identity cards. People often carry a passport or driving license to prove their status.

In the UK all shops must close on Sunday.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Small shops can open any time or hour and large shops can open on Sundays but only for 6 consecutive hours between 10am and 6pm.

If you want to drive your car in central London in the morning during the week, you have to pay 15£.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The London Congestion Charge is a fee to drive in parts of central London (the Congestion Charge Zone) between 7am–6pm (07:00–18:00) Monday–Friday, 12pm–6pm (12:00–18:00) Saturday & Sunday and bank holidays.

There is no Congestion Charge:

Monday to Thursday between 6pm–7am (18:00–07:00)

Friday 6pm–12pm Saturday (18:00–12:00)

Saturday 6pm–12pm Sunday (18:00–12:00)

Sunday 6pm–7am Monday (18:00–07:00)

In the UK you mustn't walk a cow through the street during the day.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It is illegal to walk a cow through the street in daylight hours, well specifically from 10 am to 7pm.