Motorway rules quiz

Motorways quiz

1. When may a learner car driver drive on a motorway?

   1. AWith any full licence holder
   2. BWith an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car showing L plates
   3. CAlone, if showing L plates
   4. DNever
   Answer and reason

   B. With an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car showing L plates. Provisional car licence holders must not drive on a motorway unless accompanied by an approved driving instructor (ADI), in a car with dual controls displaying red L plates (or D plates in Wales). Source: The Highway Code, rule 253

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2. You are joining a motorway from a slip road. Who has priority?

   1. AYou do
   2. BTraffic already on the motorway
   3. CWhoever is going faster
   4. DLorries
   Answer and reason

   B. Traffic already on the motorway. Give priority to traffic already on the motorway and match your speed to fit safely into the left-hand lane. Source: The Highway Code, rule 259

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3. The motorway is quiet. Which lane should you drive in?

   1. AThe left-hand lane
   2. BThe middle lane
   3. CThe right-hand lane
   4. DAny lane you like
   Answer and reason

   A. The left-hand lane. Keep in the left lane unless overtaking, and return to it when it is safe after overtaking. Source: The Highway Code, rule 264

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4. A red X lights up above your lane. What must you do?

   1. ADrive on if the lane looks clear
   2. BMove safely into an open lane
   3. CStop under the sign
   4. DMove onto the hard shoulder
   Answer and reason

   B. Move safely into an open lane. A red X identifies a closed lane. You must follow the signs to move safely to an open lane, and you must not drive in a closed lane. Source: The Highway Code, rule 258

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5. On a motorway where the hard shoulder is sometimes used as a lane, when may you drive on it?

   1. AWhen traffic is slow
   2. BWhen a speed limit is shown above it
   3. CWhen a red X is shown above it
   4. DAt night
   Answer and reason

   B. When a speed limit is shown above it. You can only use the hard shoulder as an extra lane when a speed limit is shown above it. A red X or blank sign means emergencies only. Source: The Highway Code, rule 269

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6. You have missed your exit. What should you do?

   1. AReverse along the hard shoulder
   2. BCarry on to the next exit
   3. CTurn round through the central reservation
   4. DStop and wait on the hard shoulder
   Answer and reason

   B. Carry on to the next exit. You must not reverse, cross the central reservation or drive against the traffic. If you miss your exit, carry on to the next one. Source: The Highway Code, rule 263

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7. When may you stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

   1. ATo make a phone call
   2. BIn an emergency
   3. CTo check your route
   4. DTo take a rest
   Answer and reason

   B. In an emergency. You must not stop on the hard shoulder except in an emergency, or when told to by the police, traffic officers, an emergency sign or red flashing lights. Do not stop to make or take phone calls. Source: The Highway Code, rule 271

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8. Your car breaks down in a live lane and you cannot get out safely. What does the Highway Code say to do?

   1. AGet out and walk to the verge
   2. BStay in the car with seat belts and hazard lights on, and call 999
   3. CPut a warning triangle behind the car
   4. DTry to push the car to the side
   Answer and reason

   B. Stay in the car with seat belts and hazard lights on, and call 999. If you cannot get to the left or exit safely, stay in your vehicle, keep seat belts and hazard lights on, and call 999 for the police. Do not put a warning triangle on the carriageway. Source: The Highway Code, rule 277

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