Motor Vehicle & Road User Studies

The Highway Code is essential for road users because:

• it provides guidelines for safe and efficient road use.

• it is a legal requirement to memorize it.

• it is only applicable to new drivers.

• it is optional for experienced drivers.

The Highway Code covers which of the following main areas?

• Road signs and signals

• Vehicle maintenance

• Traffic laws and regulations

• All of the above

The purpose of The Highway Code for learners is to:

• provide guidelines for safe and responsible driving

• offer a history of road development

• list famous highways around the world

• explain the physics of car engines

After passing the driving test, what is the next step you must take?

• Apply for a full driving license

• Take another driving test

• Enroll in a driving school

• Buy a car

What are the requirements for supervising a learner driver?

• Must have a full driving license, be over 21, and have been driving for three years.

• Must be over 18 and have a learner's permit.

• Must have a full driving license and be over 25.

• Must have been driving for five years.

What does the Official Highway Code book provide?

• Illustrations of driving procedures, road signs, and carriageway markings.

• A list of all traffic laws.

• A guide to vehicle maintenance.

• A history of road development.

What does a prohibition sign indicate?

• Red circle indicating what you must not do.

• Blue circle indicating what you must do.

• Green circle indicating what is allowed.

• Yellow circle indicating caution.

What does a positive instruction sign indicate?

• A) Blue circle indicating what you must do.

• B) Red circle indicating what you must not do.

• C) Green circle indicating what is allowed.

• D) Yellow circle indicating caution.

Match the following road signs with their descriptions:

• White print on green background giving directions on primary routes.

• Warning Sign

• Black and white signs giving directions on non-primary routes.

• Direction Sign (Primary Routes)

• Red triangle warning of possible danger.

• Direction Sign (Motorways)

• White print on blue background giving directions on motorways.

• Direction Sign (B Routes)

What is the background color and writing style of information signs providing tourist information?

• A) Blue background with white writing

• B) Brown background with white writing

• C) Green background with yellow writing

• D) Red background with black writing