Highway Code Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. You are driving beside double white lines, and the line nearest you is solid. Which statement is normally correct?
You may cross it whenever the road ahead appears clear
You may straddle it while preparing to overtake
You must remain at least one metre away from it
You must not cross or straddle it except in limited circumstances allowed by the rules
2. At a pelican crossing, the signal facing drivers is flashing amber. What should you do?
Give way to pedestrians still crossing, but proceed cautiously if the crossing is clear
Proceed immediately because pedestrians no longer have priority
Sound your horn before moving through the crossing
Wait for green even when the crossing is completely clear
3. A traffic light changes to steady amber as you approach, and you can stop safely before the stop line. What must you do?
Continue because amber always gives priority to moving traffic
Accelerate so you clear the junction before red appears
Stop at the stop line
Proceed if no pedestrians are visible
4. Compared with a dry road, what should you expect of the total stopping distance on a wet road?
It should be shorter because tyres cool more quickly
It should be about one-and-a-half times as long
It should remain approximately the same with modern brakes
It should be at least twice as long
5. You intend to turn right at a standard roundabout. What is the usual signalling approach?
Signal right on approach, then signal left after passing the exit before yours
Signal left on approach, then right as you leave
Use no signal until you have completely left the roundabout
Keep the right signal on until you are beyond your exit
6. A red X is displayed above your lane on a motorway. What does it mean?
The lane is closed and you must not continue in it
The lane has a temporary minimum speed
The lane may be used only for overtaking
The lane is reserved for vehicles leaving at the next junction
7. A tyre suddenly blows out while you are driving. What is the safest immediate response?
Brake firmly at once before the vehicle can drift
Hold the steering firmly, ease off the accelerator and avoid harsh braking
Accelerate briefly to restore tyre stability
Turn sharply toward the nearest safe stopping place
8. What is the usual purpose of a red-bordered triangular road sign?
To indicate a motorway-only service
To give a mandatory positive instruction
To warn of a hazard or condition ahead
To mark a controlled parking zone
9. You are overtaking a cyclist at up to 30 mph. What minimum clearance does the Highway Code advise where possible?
About 1 metre from the cyclist
At least 1.5 metres from the cyclist
Exactly 2 metres, regardless of speed or conditions
Just enough space to avoid the cyclist’s handlebars
10. Visibility in fog has fallen to about 80 metres. Which use of lights fits the Highway Code?
Use sidelights alone to avoid dazzling other drivers
Use full-beam headlights continuously until the fog clears
Use headlights, consider fog lights, and switch fog lights off when visibility improves
Use hazard warning lights while the vehicle is moving
11. An emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind while you are in traffic. What should you do?
Stay calm and make way when safe without breaking traffic rules or endangering others
Mount the pavement to clear the carriageway immediately
Cross a red light if that creates space for it
Brake to an immediate stop wherever you are
12. What do blue circular road signs generally indicate?
Tourist information about a nearby attraction
A warning of a hazard that may require braking
A prohibition, such as a speed or access restriction
A mandatory positive instruction, such as a required direction
13. A pedestrian is waiting at a zebra crossing but has not yet stepped onto it. What should you do?
Continue at the same speed unless the pedestrian steps onto the crossing
Stop only if the waiting pedestrian is a child
Sound your horn to let the pedestrian know you are approaching
Slow down and be ready to stop so you can give way
14. What is the Highway Code’s intended meaning when you flash your headlights?
You are giving another road user priority
You are making other road users aware of your presence
You are warning that a speed camera is nearby
You are instructing the driver ahead to increase speed
15. A school crossing patrol steps into the road and displays a circular stop sign. What are you required to do?
Slow to walking pace and pass behind the patrol
Stop and remain stopped until the sign is withdrawn
Stop only when children have already entered your lane
Proceed if the patrol makes eye contact with you
16. The broken white centre lines ahead become longer, with shorter gaps between them. What does this usually indicate?
The road is becoming a clearway
Overtaking is compulsory before the lines become solid
A hazard is ahead, so extra care is needed
Traffic in your direction has priority over oncoming vehicles