Highway Code Quiz Questions Answers

1  B   Greater potential harm means greater responsibility to reduce danger. Everyone still has responsibilities.

 

2  A   Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross the road you are turning into or out of.

 

3  C   Do not cut across a cyclist continuing ahead. Wait for a safe opportunity.

 

4  B   Allow at least 1.5 metres up to 30 mph; more at higher speeds. Wait if passing safely is not possible.

 

5  A   Pass horses at under 10 mph, leaving at least 2 metres.

 

6  C   The opposite hand encourages a look over your shoulder. Use it if able, and check before opening.

 

7  B   An ordinary message is not an exception to the hand-held phone ban, including while stationary in traffic.

 

8  A   A red X closes the lane. Follow advance signs to move safely into an open lane.

 

9  C   A number in a red circle sets a mandatory maximum, even when the motorway seems clear.

 

10  B   Give priority to traffic from the right unless signs, markings or signals direct otherwise.

 

11  A   Allow at least two seconds in the stated conditions; more space may be needed.

 

12  C   At least double the gap in the wet. Leave space to stop safely.

 

13  B   50 mph. A lower signed limit overrides this; conditions may require a slower speed.

 

14  A   You must give way once someone has moved onto the crossing. You should give way to someone waiting too.

 

15  C   20 metres in good daylight, wearing required glasses or contact lenses.