WorksheetsCar Noise Limits and Regulations Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the current UK car noise limit as per EU regulation 2014/540?
72 decibels
82 decibels
68 decibels
75 decibels
When were the first 'Motor Cars (Excessive Noise)' regulations introduced in the UK?
2026
2016
1978
1929
What is the noise limit for off-road vehicles compared to regular vehicles?
Same as regular vehicles
1 decibel louder
2 decibels quieter
3 decibels louder
What is the role of the DVSA in relation to car noise?
Set noise limits
Prosecute illegal exhaust modifications
Manufacture car silencers
Approve car designs
What is a factor in the MoT test related to car noise?
Nuisance category
Decibel measurement
Engine size
Exhaust color
What should you do if a neighbor's car is too noisy?
Call the emergency services
Ignore it
Talk to them directly
Report to the car manufacturer
What technology is being trialed to monitor car noise levels?
Noise cameras
Soundproof roads
Decibel drones
Silent engines
What is the noise limit for wheelchair accessible vehicles compared to regular vehicles?
Same as regular vehicles
3 decibels louder
1 decibel quieter
2 decibels louder
What is the main source of noise in cars at high speeds?
Tyre noise
Wind noise
Engine noise
Exhaust noise
What is the legal stance on modifying car exhaust systems in the UK?
Completely illegal
Illegal to make noisier than type approval
No restrictions
Allowed if under 100 decibels
