Q: Do Highway Code rules give you right of way?
🚥 Signals (Rules 103–106)
Q: When should you give signals?
Q: Does signalling give you priority?
Q: When should you use arm signals?
Q: What should you watch out for with other drivers’ signals?
Q: Who MUST you obey signals from?
Q: How will police signal you to stop?
Q: What MUST you do if police signal you to stop?
Q: Do Highway Code rules give you right of way?
A: No,they tell you when you should give way to avoid incidents.
Q: When should you give signals?
A: ✔ In good time, ✔ before changing direction/speed, ✔ cancel after use, ✔ ensure they don’t mislead.
Q: Does signalling give you priority?
A: ❌ No.
Q: When should you use arm signals?
A: To emphasise or reinforce signals if necessary.
Q: What should you watch out for with other drivers’ signals?
A: Indicators left on accidentally.
Q: Who MUST you obey signals from?
A: Police officers, traffic officers, traffic wardens, school crossing patrols.
Q: How will police signal you to stop?
A: Blue lights / siren / headlights, or pointing & left indicator.
Q: What MUST you do if police signal you to stop?
A: Pull over safely ASAP and switch off engine.
🟠 Other Stopping Procedures (107–108)
Q: How do DVSA officers signal you to stop?
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Q: Where can DVSA officers stop vehicles?
Q: Where do Traffic Officers have stopping powers?
Q: Is it an offence not to stop when directed?
🟠 Other Stopping Procedures (107–108)
Q: How do DVSA officers signal you to stop?
A: Flashing amber lights (front or behind).
Q: Where can DVSA officers stop vehicles?
A: All roads, including motorways (England & Wales).
Q: Where do Traffic Officers have stopping powers?
A: Motorways and some A roads (England only).
Q: Is it an offence not to stop when directed?
A: ✔ Yes.
Traffic Lights, Horns & Headlights (109–112)
Q: Must you obey traffic lights and signs?
Q: When should you flash headlights?
Q: Should you flash headlights to let others go?
Q: When can you use your horn?
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Q: When MUST you NOT use the horn?
Traffic Lights, Horns & Headlights (109–112)
Q: Must you obey traffic lights and signs?
A: ✔ Yes — including temporary signs.
Q: When should you flash headlights?
A: ONLY to warn others you are there.
Q: Should you flash headlights to let others go?
A: ❌ No — never assume it means “go”.
Q: When can you use your horn?
A: While moving, to warn of danger.
Q: When MUST you NOT use the horn?
A: ❌ While stationary
❌ In built-up areas 11:30pm–7am (unless danger)
Lighting Requirements (113–116)
Q: When MUST sidelights & number plate lights be on?
Q: When MUST headlights be used?
Q: When MUST you NOT use fog lights?
Q: What should you do in stationary traffic queues?
Q: When may hazard warning lights be used?
Q: When MUST you NOT use hazard lights?
Lighting Requirements (113–116)
Q: When MUST sidelights & number plate lights be on?
A: Between sunset and sunrise.
Q: When MUST headlights be used?
A: At night (unless lit 30mph road) & when visibility is seriously reduced.
Q: When MUST you NOT use fog lights?
A: Unless visibility is seriously reduced.
Q: What should you do in stationary traffic queues?
A: Apply parking brake and release footbrake once traffic stops.
Q: When may hazard warning lights be used?
A: When stationary and temporarily obstructing traffic.
Q: When MUST you NOT use hazard lights?
A: While driving (except motorway/dual carriageway hazards).
Braking & Control (117–122)
Q: Safest way to brake normally?
Q: How should you brake in an emergency?
Q: What causes skids?
Q: How to correct a skid?
Q: How do ABS brakes work in emergencies?
Q: Why is coasting dangerous?
Braking & Control (117–122)
Q: Safest way to brake normally?
A: Early & lightly → firmer → ease off at the end.
Q: How should you brake in an emergency?
A: Brake immediately — avoid locking wheels.
Q: What causes skids?
A: Harsh braking, steering, accelerating, or speed too high.
Q: How to correct a skid?
A: Release cause + steer into the skid.
Q: How do ABS brakes work in emergencies?
A: Brake firmly and keep pressure on.
Q: Why is coasting dangerous?
A: Less control, no engine braking, worse steering & braking.
Q: Can you leave your engine running when parked?
🚗 Speed Limits (124–126)
Q: What is the default speed limit on lit roads?
Q: Is the speed limit always safe to drive at?
Q: When should you reduce speed?
Q: Minimum following distance in normal conditions?
Q: Following distance in wet conditions?
Q: Following distance in icy conditions?
Q: Can you leave your engine running when parked?
A: ❌ No — unless in traffic or diagnosing faults.
🚗 Speed Limits (124–126)
Q: What is the default speed limit on lit roads?
A: 30mph (20mph in Wales).
Q: Is the speed limit always safe to drive at?
A: No — it’s the maximum, not a target.
Q: When should you reduce speed?
A: Poor weather, night driving, hazards, pedestrians/cyclists.
Q: Minimum following distance in normal conditions?
A: 2 seconds.
Q: Following distance in wet conditions?
A: At least double.
Q: Following distance in icy conditions?
A: Much more than double.
Road Markings (127–132)
Q: What does a broken white centre line mean?
Q: What do longer lines & shorter gaps mean?
Q: Double white lines — nearest line broken?
Q: Double white lines — nearest line solid?
Q: What do chevrons with solid borders mean?
Q: What do road studs mean?
Road Markings (127–132)
Q: What does a broken white centre line mean?
A: May cross if safe.
Q: What do longer lines & shorter gaps mean?
A: Hazard ahead.
Q: Double white lines — nearest line broken?
A: May cross if safe before solid line.
Q: Double white lines — nearest line solid?
A: MUST NOT cross (except limited exceptions).
Q: What do chevrons with solid borders mean?
A: MUST NOT enter except emergency.
Q: What do road studs mean?
White: lanes/middle
Red: left edge
Amber: central reservation
Green: slip roads/lay-bys
Multi-Lane Carriageways (133–143)
Q: Proper lane-changing process?
A: Mirrors → signal → manoeuvre safely.
Q: Should you change lanes unnecessarily in congestion?
Q: Single carriageway with 3 lanes — middle lane used for?
Q: Normal lane on dual carriageway?
Q: When can you use cycle lanes?
Q: Must you give way to cyclists in cycle lanes?
Q: Who can use bus lanes?
Q: What is an HOV lane?
Q: One-way streets — lane choice rule?
Multi-Lane Carriageways (133–143)
Q: Proper lane-changing process?
A: Mirrors → signal → manoeuvre safely.
Q: Should you change lanes unnecessarily in congestion?
A: ❌ No.
Q: Single carriageway with 3 lanes — middle lane used for?
A: Overtaking or turning right ONLY.
Q: Normal lane on dual carriageway?
A: Left-hand lane.
Q: When can you use cycle lanes?
A: ❌ Never if solid white line during operation.
Q: Must you give way to cyclists in cycle lanes?
A: ✔ Yes — including from behind.
Q: Who can use bus lanes?
A: Only vehicles shown on signs.
Q: What is an HOV lane?
A: Lane for vehicles with minimum occupants shown.
Q: One-way streets — lane choice rule?
A: Left for left, right for right, appropriate for straight.
Q: What offences relate to poor driving?
Q: Can you drive on pavements?
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Q: How should you react to other drivers’ mistakes?
Q: What distractions should you avoid?
Q: What offences relate to poor driving?
A: Dangerous driving, careless driving, inconsiderate driving.
Q: Can you drive on pavements?
A: ❌ No (except access or emergency).
Q: How should you react to other drivers’ mistakes?
A: Be patient, don’t retaliate.
Q: What distractions should you avoid?
A: Loud music, eating, maps, smoking, arguments.
Mobile Phones (149–150)
Q: Can you use a hand-held phone while driving?
Q: When is phone use allowed?
Q: Are hands-free systems risk-free?
Mobile Phones (149–150)
Q: Can you use a hand-held phone while driving?
A: ❌ No — even when stopped in traffic.
Q: When is phone use allowed?
A: 999/112 emergencies or contactless payments while stationary.
Q: Are hands-free systems risk-free?
A: ❌ No — still distracting.
Built-Up & Country Roads (152–156)
Q: Key hazards in residential streets?
Q: What are traffic-calming measures for?
Q: Main risks on country roads?
Q: Single-track road rule?
Built-Up & Country Roads (152–156)
Q: Key hazards in residential streets?
A: Children, parked cars, cyclists, opening doors.
Q: What are traffic-calming measures for?
A: To slow vehicles — do not overtake in them.
Q: Main risks on country roads?
A: Hidden bends, mud, slow vehicles, animals.
Q: Single-track road rule?
A: Use passing places — don’t park in them.
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hazards1
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highway code - pedestrians51
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highway code - pedestrians more10
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highway code - motorcyclists9
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Rules for drivers and mtotorcyclists10
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General Rules, Techniques & Advice11
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Using the road22
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Road user & the law10
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Driving in adverse weather9
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Parking15
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Motorways15
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Road works, level crossings & tramways8
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Annex14
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stuff to remember27
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some other qs8
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hard questions9
