Quiz – Highway Code

#1. The Highway Code defines night as? ? Rule 113

When light begins to fade until full light the next morning

An hour after sunset until an hour before sunrise

Half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise

An hour before sunset until an hour after sunrise.

#2. What is the order of traffic lights starting and finishing with Amber? ? Page 102

Amber, red, red and amber, green, amber

Amber, green, red and amber, red, amber

Amber, green, amber, red, amber

Amber, red, amber, green, amber

#3. The Highway Code states ‘do not overtake if there is any doubt, or where you cannot see far enough ahead to be sure it is safe’. For example when approaching …’. Which of the following is NOT one of the examples given? ? Rule 166

A corner or bend

A hump bridge

The brow of a hill

A junction

#4. When turning left the Highway Code suggest what road position on the approach? ? Rule 183

Keep as close to the left as is safe and practicable

Keep as close to the centre line as is safe and practicable

The position that provides the best view into the junction you are entering

Keep close to the left and move out for view as you approach the junction

#5. You must be able to read a vehicle number plate (with glasses if needed) in good daylight from a distance of? ? Section 92

15 metres

20 metres

25 metres

30 metres

Should have gone to Specsavers!

#6. The Highway Code states that use of the horn is to warn someone else of your presence and that it should not be used in the following circumstances unless another road user poses a danger. Select 2 ? Rule 112

Select all that apply:

When stationary on the road

Between 11pm and 7.30am

When in a parking area

Between 11.30pm and 7am

In a residential area at night.

Between 11pm and 7am

#7. In a car, who is responsible for ensuring that any passengers under the age of 14 years are wearing an appropriate seat belt or restraint? ? Rule 99

Parent

Driver

Responsible adult travelling with the young passenger

Young passenger themselves if they are 12 to 13 years of age

#8. The Highway Code states that you must not overtake if to do so you would? ? Rule 165

Enter an area designed to divide traffic if it is surrounded by a solid white line

Arrive where the road narrows

Enter an area designed to divide traffic

At a level crossing

#9. The Highway Code states that mini roundabouts should be approached in the same way as normal roundabouts and that all vehicles must pass round the road markings except … . ? Rule 188

Vehicles pulling trailers which are incapable of doing so

Motorcycles so they can maintain a straight course and therefore stability

Large vehicles that are incapable of doing so

When traffic is light and there is no need to do so

#10. Prior to moving off at a roundabout having checked that the road is clear to your right the Highway Code suggests you look to the front. Why? ? Rule 185

To ensure that the vehicle ahead has moved off

To ensure that there is no traffic on the roundabout directly ahead of you

To ensure that your exit road is clear

To ensure no one is coming round the roundabout the wrong way.

Finish

Results

Excellent well done on a good score

Oh Heck, you need to dig into the code a bit more!