RULES - Highway Code

Question 1

aim of the Highway Code

Answer 1

promote safety on the road, whilst also supporting a healthy, sustainable and efficient transport system

Question 2

whats rule H1

Answer 2

ALL road users should be aware of the highway code

Question 3

whats rule H2

Answer 3

at a junction you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into or which from you are turning.

Question 4

whats rule H3

Answer 4

wait for the cyclist to pass the junction before turning. this also applies if there is a cycle lane or track and if you are turning right or left into a junction

Question 5

whats the green cross code ?

Answer 5

a simple road-safety rule for pedestrians (especially kids) in the UK and some other places. It’s basically how to cross the road safely.

Question 6

where should pedestrians avoid crossing the road

Answer 6

• between parked cars
• on a blind bend
• close to the brow of a hill

Question 7

whats a pelican crossing ?

Answer 7

signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians. push control button. the green figure shows - go and when red shows - do not cross.
FLASHING

Question 8

whats a puffin crossing ?

Answer 8

the red and green figures are above the control box on your side of the road
press button and wait
NO FLASHING

Question 9

whats a toucan crossing ?

Answer 9

light-controlled crossings
allow cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space (picture shows figure and bike) + will have a line before the crossing that cars stop at
press button and wait

Question 10

Whats a equestrian crossing ?

Answer 10

for horse riders
- pavement barrier
- wider crossing space
- horse and rider figures in the light panel

Question 11

rules for wheelchair and powered mobility scooters

Answer 11

• use pavement when available (but pedestrians have priority)
• always try use drop curbs when moving onto pavement
• at night lights must be used and try and make yourself more visible
• must not be used on motorways

Question 12

rules for horse riders

Answer 12

• children under 14 must wear a helmet
• should wear reflective clothing if driving at night
• make sure you can control the horse
  must not take a horse onto a footpath or pavement

Question 13

rules for cyclists

Answer 13

• at night you must have a white front and red back light lit. It must also befitted with a red rear reflector
• should not pass a hose on the left
• must not cycle on the pavement
• leave. door width or 1 metre when passing a car
• dont ride across equestrian crossing as these are for horse riders only OR pecan, pelican and toucan

Question 14

when ridding on road there are two basic positions cyclists should adopt :

Answer 14

> ride in the centre of the road on quiet roads, in slower moving traffic
when on busy roads: allow faster vehicles to overtake

Question 15

two stage turn for a cyclist - at a junction

Answer 15

stage 1: when traffic light turns green, go straight ahead to the location marked by cycle symbol and turn arrow on the carriage way then stop there.
stage 2: when the traffic lights on the far side of the junction, now facing the cyclist, turn green, they should complete the menoevre

Question 16

rules for motorcyclists

Answer 16

• MUST wear a helmet (comply with the regulations and be fastened securely)
• advisable to wear eye protectors which must comply with regulations
• MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger and only if the motorcycle is designed to do so
  prove visability in dark

observation - signal - manoeuvre

Question 17

vehicle condition - motorcycles

Answer 17

must ensure your vehicle and trailer comply with the full requirements of the road vehicles

Question 18

avoid undertaking vehicles between what times ?

Answer 18

12-6am as this is then natural alertness is at a minimum

a minimum break of at least 15 minutes in between every two hours driving is recommended

Question 19

you must be able to read a vehicles number plate, in good daylight, from a minimum of ..?.. metres

Answer 19

20 metres - if you need glasses to do this you must wear them at all times when driving

Question 20

in england and Wales you must not drive with a breath alcohol level higher than ..?.. micrograms

Answer 20

30 micogrammes/ 100 millilitres of breath
or
80 milligrammes/ 100 millilitres of blood

Question 21

alcohol will …

Answer 21

• give a false sense of confidence
• reduce coordination and slow reactions
• affect judgement of speed, distance and risk
• reduce your driving ability

Question 22

if you have a trailer which lanes shouldn’t you drive in ?

Answer 22

the right hand lane on a motorway with three or more lanes

Question 23

which door should a child enter a vehicle from

Answer 23

the door nearest the kerb

Question 24

what are signals used for in a car ?

Answer 24

• inform other road users (including pedestrians) of your intended actions.

> use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary

Question 25

what are the two main police stopping procedures

Answer 25

1. flashing blue lights, headlights or sounding their siren usually from behind 2. directing you to pull over to the side by pointing and/or using the left indicator

Question 26

When you should and should not use your horn

Answer 26

should - whilst vehicle is moving to warm others of your presence should not - whilst stationary on the road - when driving in a built up area between the hours of 11:30-7am

Question 27

you should use headlights at night except when ...

Answer 27

roads has lit street lighting These roads are generally restricted to 20/30mph

Question 28

when should you use hazard lights ?

Answer 28

When your vehicle is stationary to warn that it is temporary obstructing traffic.

Question 29

when should you not use your hazard lights ?

Answer 29

whilst driving or being towed (unless you need to warn others of hazard ahead )

Question 30

Powered wheelchair or mobility users with an uber speed limit of 4mph are what class ?

Question 31

Why’s it dangerous to leave the rear fog lights on when the fogs cleared ?

Answer 31

They may be confused with break lights

Question 32

How can you avoid wasting fuel ?

Answer 32

By having your vehicle serviced regularly

Question 33

When should tyre pressure be checked ?

Answer 33

When tyres are cold

Question 34

What informations found on a vehicle registration document ?

Answer 34

The registered keeper

Question 35

What will reduce fuel consumption ?

Answer 35

Driving more slowly

Question 36

Why have red routes been introduced in big city’s

Answer 36

To help traffic flow

Question 37

Which vehicle has a blue flashing beacon

Answer 37

Bomb disposal

Question 38

What’s the purpose of a catalytic converter ?

Answer 38

To reduce harmful exhaust gases

Question 39

What safety device must be fitted into a trailer breaking system ?

Answer 39

Breakaway cable

Question 40

What’s a rumble device designed to do ?

Answer 40

Alert you of a hazard

Question 41

Which driving technique can help you save fuel

Answer 41

Missing out some gears

Question 42

How can you use your vehicles engine as a break

Answer 42

Changing to a lower gear

Question 43

What’s the national speed limit for a car towing a trailer on a single carriageway

Answer 43

50 mph

Question 44

How’s longs a statuary off road notification valid ?

Answer 44

Until the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped

Question 45

What should you do if your anti lock breaks warning light stays on ?

Answer 45

Have the breaks checked immediately

Question 46

When should you check the engine level

Answer 46

Before long journeys

Question 47

What are traffic operators authorised to do?

Answer 47

Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

Question 48

You’re driving along are you switch on adaptive cruise control? What are you now allowed to do?

Answer 48

Check the road signs

Question 49

When may a passenger travel in a car without using a seatbelt

Answer 49

When they’re exempt for a medical reason

Question 50

How under inflated tyres affect your vehicle

Answer 50

The vehicles stopping distance would increase