In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using a dipped headlight. Why?

It makes the rider more visible

To stop the battery from overcharging

To improve the rider’s vision

The rider is inviting you to proceed

Before setting off, The Highway Code advises that you should ensure that:

You know where all the controls are

You have suitable maps for the journey

Some roads, often called single-track roads, have passing places for vehicles. What advice is given for their use?

Give way to vehicles coming uphill whenever you can

Give way to vehicles coming downhill wherever possible

Pull into a passing place on the right until the opposing vehicle has passed

Park only in passing places on the left

Whilst driving on a motorway you will be aware there are various colours of stud markings. Amber studs mark the:

Slip road exits between that road and the carriageway itself

Slip road entrances between that road and the carriageway itself

When may you drive on a pavement or footpath?

To set down or pick up passengers

On a one-way street when going straight ahead:

Choose the most appropriate lane

Choose the course dictated by other traffic

With regard to the use of mobile phones and in-car technology, which of the following does The Highway Code advise?

Find a safe place to stop first

Never use a hand held mobile phone when driving except in an emergency

Use hands free equipment whenever possible

Slow down to safely use a mobile phone

The highway code advised that on country roads you should be prepared for pedestrians walking in the road. It states you should also?

Reduce speed where the country road enters villages

Be extra careful and keep your speed down

The Highway Code states that you must not overtake?

If you would have to cross or straddle double white lines with a solid line nearer to you

If you cannot see clearly ahead

If you had to do so opposite a junction

The highway code states "Do not coast as it reduces driver control because …"?

Increased use of footbrake can reduce effectiveness

Vehicle speed downhill increases quickly

Steering will be affected, particularly on bends

Whilst driving on motorways at night you will see various coloured road studs. Green studs are located?

Between slip roads and the carriageway itself

The Highway Code gives advice with regard to the flashing of a vehicles headlights. Which of the following is correct?

The flashing of headlights lets other road users know that you are there

They may be used for any reason

The flashing of headlamps is acceptable in order to allow the driver of a vehicle to emerge from junctions in front of you during busy traffic flows

The flashing of headlamps can be used as a courtesy signal to acknowledge courtesies extended to you by other road users

Where there are double white lines along the road and the line nearer to you is broken you may cross the lines to overtake if?

You can do so safely before reaching a solid white line on your side

You can do so safely before reaching oncoming traffic

You can do so safely before reaching a hazard warning line on your side

You are not near or approaching a junction

The highways codes gives advice on following distances. On icy roads the gap between vehicles should be?

The same as for normal conditions

When is it permitted to enter an area of white diagonal stripes or white chevrons with a solid white line?

Only in the case of an emergency

Only when you can see that it is safe

Only when there is no traffic waiting to turn right

If you cannot see clearly behind when reversing, what does The Highway Code advise?

Never reverse from a side road into a main road

Use your brake lights or indicators to illuminate the area

Do not reverse for longer than is necessary

In which of the following situations does The Highway Code give specific advice as to why extra care should be taken when overtaking?

At night and in poor visibility

If you intend to turn left into a junction and in doing so you have to cross a bus, cycle lane or tramway, would you;

Give way to any vehicles using it from either direction

Only turn left outwith the times designated when the bus lane is in use

Enter the bus lane to position vehicle for left turn

turn right as there should be no junctions located left of a bus lane

When approaching a zebra crossing you must give way to?

Pedestrian who has moved onto the crossing

Pedestrian waiting to cross but still on footpath

Person moving towards the crossing but still on the footpath

Pedestrian crossing within zigzag area

When turning right at a road junction, The Highway Code gives clear instructions with regard to one of the following. Which of the following does it refer to?

Make sure you know the position and movement of traffic behind you

You must always signal your intention to turn right

Take up position early and in such a manner that you discourage vehicles from overtaking you on the left

Make the turn as quickly as possible

The Highway Code advises you to use your mirrors often. Why?

So that you know what is behind and to each side of you

To always be aware of your surroundings

So that you can overtake safely when required

So you know when you are to be overtaken

What should you not do at a zebra crossing?

Allow more time for stopping on wet or icy roads

Give way when someone has moved onto the crossing

What does the highway code state you should do if an overtaking vehicle pulls into a gap in front of you?

Flash your headlights to let the driver know it is safe to do so

Follow that vehicle at a safe distance

Before reversing what must you do?

Check the 'blind spot' behind you

Look mainly through the side windows

While negotiating a roundabout what should you watch out for?

Traffic crossing in front of you on the roundabout, especially vehicles intending to leave by the next exit

Pedestrians who may be crossing the approach and exit roads

Vehicles approaching from behind you

Vehicles overtaking you on your nearside or offside

There is no flashing amber phase

There is a continuously flashing amber beacon

You only stop if someone is waiting to cross

What advice is given if whilst driving a vehicle you see or hear emergency vehicles with their blue lamps flashing and two-tone horns or sirens sounding?

Take appropriate action to let it pass

Motorcyclists and cyclists may suddenly need to avoid uneven road surfaces and obstacles such as drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches on the road. What advice is given?

Sound your horn to let them know you are there

Take up an extended following position

Pass them as quickly as you can

If you see a pedestrian carrying a white cane with a red band what does this signify?

To increase visibility at night

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The rules of The Highway Code apply to which of the following road users?

Pedestrians

Horse riders

Cyclists

Drivers

Bus passengers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true?

Failure to comply with any rule of The Highway Code is an offence

The Highway Code cannot be used as evidence in a court

The Highway Code may be used in evidence in any court

The Highway Code can only be used in court in evidence against drivers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is recommended that when out walking at night, pedestrians must wear reflective material for their own safety. Such materials can be seen by headlights at:

100 yards

Three times the distance compared to non-reflective materials

Five times the distance compared to non-reflective materials

150 metres

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Highway Code gives advice to pedestrians if there is no pavement or footpath to walk on. Which statement is correct?

Walk on the left-hand side of the road so traffic can see you

It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp left-hand bend

Keep close to the side of the road

On wide roads and in good light, walk in single file

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When travelling along a road at night, you may come across an organised walk. What colour light should be used by the person at the front of the walk?

Green

Yellow

White

Blue

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Highway Code gives advice to horse riders when negotiating roundabouts. Which of the following is NOT included?

Whenever possible, use the appropriate lane

Keep to the left and watch out for vehicles crossing your path to leave or join the roundabout

Signal right when riding across exits to show you are not leaving

Signal left just before you leave the roundabout

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of crossing specifically allows cyclists and pedestrians to cross at the same time?

Puffin

Pelican

Zebra

Toucan

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The Highway Code Quiz

100 questions

The rules of The Highway Code apply to which of the following road users?

Which of the following statements is true?

It is recommended that when out walking at night, pedestrians must wear reflective material for their own safety. Such materials can be seen by headlights at:

The Highway Code gives advice to pedestrians if there is no pavement or footpath to walk on. Which statement is correct?

When travelling along a road at night, you may come across an organised walk. What colour light should be used by the person at the front of the walk?

The Highway Code gives advice to horse riders when negotiating roundabouts. Which of the following is NOT included?

Which type of crossing specifically allows cyclists and pedestrians to cross at the same time?

In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using a dipped headlight. Why?

The driver is responsible in law for ensuring that children under what age are suitably restrained if they are travelling in the front of a vehicle?

Before setting off, The Highway Code advises that you should ensure that:

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