Highway Code quiz
Seven free topic quizzes of 7 or 8 questions each. Pick an answer to see at once if you’re right, and every answer names the Highway Code rule or GOV.UK page it comes from.
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We wrote these questions ourselves from The Highway Code on GOV.UK. They are practice, not the real thing: the DVSA runs the theory test and licenses its own revision questions separately, and we do not use them.
- Stopping distances quiz8 questions. On following distances and stopping distances, from Highway Code rule 126 and the rules for bad weather.
- Roundabouts quiz8 questions. On Highway Code rules 184 to 188: priority, lanes, signals, cyclists, long vehicles and mini-roundabouts.
- Motorway rules quiz8 questions. On Highway Code rules 253 to 277: who may use a motorway, joining, lanes, red X signals, the hard shoulder and breakdowns.
- Vulnerable road users quiz8 questions. On the hierarchy of road users and the rules for passing pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders safely.
- Speed limits quiz7 questions. On Highway Code rules 124, 125 and 261: the national limits, lit roads, towing and limits in a red circle.
- Road markings and box junctions quiz7 questions. On yellow box junctions (rule 174), STOP lines, zig-zags, yellow lines and bus lanes.
- Driving in bad weather quiz7 questions. On Highway Code rules 226 to 237: rain, ice, snow and fog.
- Highway Code rules, explained20 rule pages in plain English, grouped by situation, each with a short quiz.
- Road signs quiz41 signs and road markings with the official pictures.
- Theory test questions by topic55 sample questions from our 372 checked bank, grouped by topic, with answers and sources.
- 50-question timed practice quiz50 questions from all 14 topics, scored against the pass mark of 43.
- Christmas family driving quiz20 questions on winter roads and holiday journeys, to play together.
Take a mixed Highway Code quiz
Ten questions from four of the topics above. Pick an answer to see at once if you are right, with the rule behind it.
Mixed Highway Code quiz
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Your view ahead gets shorter on a winding road. How should you choose your speed?
- To keep up with the car behind
- To match the speed limit
- To stop within the distance you can see Right
- To get round the bends quickly
The right answer is C: To stop within the distance you can see
WhyDrive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you can see to be clear.
Source: The Highway Code, rule 126
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How should you choose your lane as you approach a roundabout?
- Join the shortest queue
- Use the signs, lane markings and the exit you need Right
- Always use the right-hand lane
- Follow the car in front
The right answer is B: Use the signs, lane markings and the exit you need
WhyAct on all the information available, including traffic signs, traffic lights and lane markings, and decide as early as possible which exit you need.
Source: The Highway Code, rule 184
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When may a learner car driver drive on a motorway?
- With any full licence holder
- With an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car showing L plates Right
- Alone, if showing L plates
- Never
The right answer is B: With an approved driving instructor, in a dual-control car showing L plates
WhyProvisional 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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Under the hierarchy of road users, who bears the greatest responsibility to reduce danger?
- Whoever got there first
- Whoever is going fastest
- Those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm Right
- Pedestrians
The right answer is C: Those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm
WhyThose in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care. Everyone still has to look out for their own and others' safety.
Source: The Highway Code, rule H1
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In the Highway Code chart, what is the typical overall stopping distance at 30 mph?
- 12 metres
- 23 metres Right
- 36 metres
- 53 metres
The right answer is B: 23 metres
Why9 metres of thinking distance plus 14 metres of braking distance: 23 metres, about six car lengths.
Source: The Highway Code, rule 126
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You are taking an exit to the right. When should you change your signal to left?
- Before you enter the roundabout
- After you pass the exit before the one you want Right
- As you pass the first exit
- Only once you have left
The right answer is B: After you pass the exit before the one you want
WhySignal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want.
Source: The Highway Code, rule 186
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A red X lights up above your lane. What must you do?
- Drive on if the lane looks clear
- Move safely into an open lane Right
- Stop under the sign
- Move onto the hard shoulder
The right answer is B: Move safely into an open lane
WhyA 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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As a guide, how much space should you leave when overtaking a cyclist at up to 30 mph?
- At least 0.5 metres
- At least 1 metre
- At least 1.5 metres Right
- At least 3 metres
The right answer is C: At least 1.5 metres
WhyLeave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30 mph, and give them more space at higher speeds.
Source: The Highway Code, rule 163
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In fog, why should you not trust the rear lights of the car in front to tell you your gap is safe?
- They can give a false sense of security Right
- They are always too bright
- They are not allowed in fog
- They hide the road signs
The right answer is A: They can give a false sense of security
WhyKeep a safe distance: rear lights can give a false sense of security. Be able to pull up well within the distance you can see clearly.
Source: The Highway Code, rule 235
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Why might a long lorry straddle two lanes on a roundabout?
- To stop you passing
- Because of its length Right
- Because it is lost
- To overtake
The right answer is B: Because of its length
WhyLong vehicles might have to take a different course or straddle lanes, approaching or on the roundabout, because of their length.
Source: The Highway Code, rule 187
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Ways to use them
- On your own: answer the mixed quiz or a topic quiz of 8, then read the linked rule for each one you missed.
- With a parent or friend: one person reads the question and options out loud; first right answer wins the point.
- Before the test: the theory test’s multiple-choice questions are based on The Highway Code, Know your traffic signs and Driving: the essential skills. See how the theory test works.
Common questions about the Highway Code quizzes
Is the Highway Code quiz the same as the theory test?
No. The theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception part, and it draws on the Highway Code and other official books. These quizzes test you on Highway Code rules. Source: GOV.UK, theory test revision and practice.
Which version of the Highway Code do the quizzes use?
The current Highway Code on GOV.UK. Every answer names its rule, so you can check it against the Highway Code on GOV.UK.
Which topics are covered?
Stopping distances, roundabouts, motorways and vulnerable road users, with 8 questions each, and speed limits, road markings and box junctions, and driving in bad weather, with 7 each. For a 50-question timed practice quiz, see the free timed practice quiz.
Do I need to sign up?
No. The quizzes are free in your browser, with no sign-up, ads or tracking.
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