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Highway Code quiz

Before using a vehicle on the public highway (the road) it's important that everyone uses them based on the same set of rules.
This set of rules is called "The Highway Code"

To help with the basics (and for a bit of fun) we have put together a quick quiz.

18 multi choice question, in the following categories

Signs:- 4 questions

Traffic lights:- 4 questions

Roundabouts:- 5 questions

Rights of way:- 4 questions

Knowing the highway Code:- 1 question

When you get the question right, we'll explain why it's right, and move onto the next question. If you get an answer wrong, simply try again.

As we say, it's just a bit of fun.We'll explain the scoring at the end.

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We'll explain the scoring at the end.

Highway Code quiz

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What do triangle signs mean

A) Mandatory (Order)

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B) Warning

These triangle signs warn of a danger ahead. Take note of them. They are put out for a reason. For more information on Highway Code signs see Traffic signs - the-highway-code-traffic-signs.pdf

C) Information

D) Advice

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What do circle signs mean

A) Mandatory (Order)

These circle signs are a mandatory order signs and must be obeyed. For more information on Highway Code signs see Traffic signs - the-highway-code-traffic-signs.pdf

B) Warning

C) Information

D) Advice

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What do square and rectangle signs mean

A) Mandatory (Order)

B) Warning

C) Information

Square and rectangle signs are information to help you navigate the roads see Traffic signs - the-highway-code-traffic-signs.pdf

D) Advice

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What does the Give Way sign mean

A) You have the right of way

B) You must stop

C) A warning sign but upside down

D) You must stop for other traffic

The "Give Way" is an upside down triangle. You are required to give way or stop for traffic on the major road. See Traffic signs - the-highway-code-traffic-signs.pdf

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Which is the correct traffic light sequence

Knowing the sequence of the traffic lights is important, and what each combination means See Light signals controllinmg traffic - the-highway-code-light-signals-controlling-traffic.pdf

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What does the red traffic light mean

A) Others have stopped

B) Stop

Eazy. Red light showing means stop, It's pretty much all you need to know about traffic lights. See Light signals controllinmg traffic - the-highway-code-light-signals-controlling-traffic.pdf

C) Everyone should stop

D) Trafic lights are broken

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Red light means stop, but where do you stop if there is not queueing?

A) Before the painted line

Yep, Red light showing, stop before the line. If Green turns to amber just as you are about to go through the lights, it DOES NOT mean slam the brakes. it just means it's going to red. Amber = Stop if it's safe to do so. If not carry on through the amber light. It's red where you stop behind the line. See Light signals controlling traffic - the-highway-code-light-signals-controlling-traffic.pdf

B) Stopping is optional

C) At the traffic light

D) When you see the red light

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What does a green filter (arrow) light mean

A) You can turn in any direction

B) You can turn in the direction of the arrow

C) You can turn in the direction of the arrow when it is safe to do so

Just becuase a green filter suggests you can turn, make sure it's safe to do so. See Light signals controllinmg traffic - the-highway-code-light-signals-controlling-traffic.pdf

D) You must wait for the full green light

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You are going to Town (A14) which indicator do you use approaching the roundabout

A) Left

You're going left so approach like a left turn. If you read the Highway Code rules 184 to 190, the next few questions will be easy See Using the road (159 to 203) - GOV.UK:

B) Right

C) None

D) Both (put hazard lights on)

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You are going to City (A45) which indicator do you use approaching the roundabout

A) Left

B) Right

C) None

No indicator on approach, left indicator as you pass the exit before the one you want. Highway Code rule 186 See Using the road (159 to 203) - GOV.UK:

D) Both (put hazard lights on)

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You are going to Village (B438) which indicator do you use approaching the roundabout

A) Left

B) Right

Approach like a right turn with right indicator, switch to left indicator as you pass the exit before the one you want. Highway Code rule 186 See Using the road (159 to 203) - GOV.UK:

C) None

D) Both (put hazard lights on)

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You are going to City (A45) Where do you position yourself on the approach to the roundabout

A) Left of left lane

B) Middle of left lane

Use the direction sign to make a safe manoeuvre into the appropriate lane. You should position in the dominant centre position of the lane, and follow lane marking. See Highway Code rules 133-144 about lane descipline

C) Middle of the road

D) Middle of right lane

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Which line do you take around the roundabout to get to Village (B438)

A) Left of left lane approach go around the outside

B) Middle of left lane go around the middle of the roundabout

C) Righ side of left lane approach Use the inside of the roundabout until you pass the exit before the one you want

Follow the inside blue ligh, indicating right on approach and in the round about until you pass the exit proir to the one you want. Then indicate left. Check it is safe to move across to your exit. See rule 185 / 186 for detailed information

D) Right side of left lane approach, turn right onto the roundabout

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What does this line mean as you approach it (shown by the yellow arrow)

A) Just shows the edge of the main road

B) You have the right of way to enter the main road

C) You must stop at the line

D) Give way to traffic on the main road.

You must be prepared to stop for traffic on the main road. If it is clear and safe you can continue See Road markings section of the Highway Code

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In which order do the cars go through the junction

A) 2,1,3

We'll simplify this. If you are going to cross a line, be prepared to stop. After car 2 goes through car 1 turns because it's on the main road. (or crossing less paint). Highway Code rules 170-183 do not make it that clear.

B) 1,2,3

C) 3,2,1

D) 1,3,2

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Which is the correct route for the vehicles to take

A) Neither

B) Blue route, cars pass behind each other

C) Red route, cars pass in front each other

D) Either route is acceptable

Work out what the other person is doing and follow Highway Code rule 181

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You are on the motorbike turning right. When can you turn

A) After car 1 has turned

B) After car 2 has turned

C) After car 3 has turned

Remember question 15. The same applies here. If you are going to cross a line, be prepared to stop. The more paint you're crossing, the longer you wait. Car 3 is crossing least paint, followed by the motorbike See Highway Code rules 170-183 (not that well explained)

D) After all cars have turned

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What can happen if you don't follow the rules of the Highway Code

A) Can have a collision

Technically correct, but it can be worse than that

B) Can be arrested

Technically correct. If the police get involved, they will look at who broke the rules of the Highway Code. That person will be held responsible and to account

C) You can be put in prison and get a criminal record

In the case of serious breaches of the Highway Code rules, you can be put in prison

D) You could die

If you die on the roads, I don't suppose the rest matters

E) You can be left disabled or in a wheel chair for the rest of your life

Living on life support disabled from the neck down is even less funny

F) All of the above

Unless of course you're dead, then only (D) applies

Highway Code quiz

Thank you for taking part in the 90-ONE Highway Code quiz.

Remember, using the roads must be done in accordance to the rules of the HighWay Code. It is you responsibility to know the HighWay Code before you using the public highway.

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Remember, using the roads must be done in accordance to the rules of the HighWay Code. It is you responsibility to know the HighWay Code before you using the public highway.

The "game" is a lot more fun when everyone plays by the same rules.