Rules of the road theory test questions

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  1. Rules of the road

    You want to cross a dual carriageway. Its central reservation is too shallow to shelter the full length of your car. Traffic on the nearer carriageway clears, but traffic continues on the farther one. What should you do?

    • Wait for a safe gap across both carriageways Right
    • Cross halfway and wait with the rear of your car protruding
    • Enter the reservation and ask farther traffic to let you out
    • Cross the nearer carriageway and edge into the farther one

    The right answer is A: Wait for a safe gap across both carriageways

    WhyIf the central reservation cannot shelter your full vehicle, wait until you can cross both carriageways in one go.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 173

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  2. Rules of the road

    Which of these places does the Highway Code list as somewhere you should not stop or park?

    • In a marked parking bay
    • In an off-street car park
    • At or near a taxi rank Right
    • In a quiet lay-by

    The right answer is C: At or near a taxi rank

    WhyDo not stop or park at or near a taxi rank, except when forced to by stationary traffic.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 243

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  3. Rules of the road

    You are about to turn left into a side road. How should you position your car as you make the turn?

    • In the middle of your side of the road
    • Swing out to the right before the turn
    • As close to the left as is safe and practicable Right
    • Towards the centre line until you reach the turn

    The right answer is C: As close to the left as is safe and practicable

    WhyWhen turning left, keep as close to the left as is safe and practicable.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 183

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  4. Rules of the road

    You want the first exit to the left at a roundabout. No signs or road markings say otherwise. How should you approach?

    • Right lane, signalling left
    • Left lane, signalling right
    • Left lane, signalling left Right
    • Right lane, signalling right

    The right answer is C: Left lane, signalling left

    WhyFor the first exit left, approach in the left-hand lane and signal left unless signs or markings say otherwise.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 186

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  5. Rules of the road

    You are on a three-lane dual carriageway and have just overtaken using the right-hand lane. The road ahead is clear. What should you do next?

    • Stay in the right-hand lane until your exit
    • Return to the middle lane, then the left-hand lane Right
    • Stay in the middle lane for the rest of the journey
    • Return to the left-hand lane only if it gets busy

    The right answer is B: Return to the middle lane, then the left-hand lane

    WhyAfter overtaking, return through the middle lane to the left-hand lane when it is safe to do so.

    Source: The Highway Code, rule 138

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What this topic covers

This topic deals with the rules that shape everyday journeys. The questions cover decisions around junctions, road position and sharing space with other traffic.

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Sources

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  1. The Highway Code: General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), GOV.UK
  2. The Highway Code: Using the road (159 to 203), GOV.UK
  3. The Highway Code: Waiting and parking (238 to 252), GOV.UK

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