Rules of the Road

NI Exempt What's the nearest you may park to a junction?

10 metres (32 feet)

What will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs?

30 mph

A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing trailer?

50 mph

What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

60 mph

What's the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

60 mph

What's the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?

70 mph

Who is authorised to signal you to stop?

A police officer

Where will you see these red and white markers?

Approaching a concealed level crossing

You're driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your headlights?

As soon as the vehicle passes you

What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing?

Be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. How is a 30 mph limit indicated?

By street lighting

Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

By using brake lights

You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?

Carry on waiting

You're travelling along a residential street. There are parked vehicles on the left hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

Children may run out from between the vehicles

You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane?

Continue in that lane

You're waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by?

Continue to wait

Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?

Cyclists and pedestrians

What does this sign mean? (Zone ends)

End of controlled parking zone

What does this sign mean?

End of minimum speed

What should you do when there's an obstruction on your side of the road?

Give way to oncoming traffic

You're waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to a flashing amber?

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

What should you do when you're unsure whether it's safe to reverse your vehicle?

Go out and check

When must you stop your vehicle?

If your involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

In a designated parking space

Where's the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

In a garage

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

In a well-lit area

What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you're driving over a level crossing?

Keep going and clear the crossing

You're going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

Keep well to the left of the road

What should you do when you park at night on a road that has 40mph speed limit?

Leave parking lights switched on

Which vehicle might have to take a different course from a normal roundabout?

Long vehicle

Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

Long vehicles

You're driving in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do if you see a sign showing that the right-hand lane is closes 800 yards ahead?

Move to the left in good time

What's the meaning of this sign? (White circle with black line across)

National speed limit applies

When may you stop on a clearway?

Never

How far are you allowed to reverse?

No further than is necessary

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

No one has priority

What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

Obey the speed limit

Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

On either the right or left

When may you drive a car in this bus lane?

Outside its hours of operation

You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown?

Park in bay and pay

You're on a road that's only wide enough for one vehicle. A car is coming towards you. What should you do?

Pull into a passing place on your left

What signal should you give when you're going straight ahead at a roundabout?

Signal left before leaving the roundabout

How should you signal if you're going straight ahead at a roundabaout?

Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you're going to take

You're in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

So that you can be easily seen by others

What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren't sure that it's safe?

Stay behind if you're in doubt

A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?

They mustn't drive along the lane

When may you drive over a pavement?

To gain access to a property

You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

To pick up or set down passengers

When may you stop on an urban clearway?

To set down and pick up passengers

You're parked in a busy high street. What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?

Turn around in a quiet side road

You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're driving in the wrong direction?

Turn around in a side road

You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic?

Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should yo do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle?

Wait until the road is clear in both directions

What's the meaning of this sign?

Waiting restrictions

When may you stop and wait in a box junction?

When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right

You're travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?

When signalled to stop by a traffic officer

You're reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

When the front of your vehicle swings out

When are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disable drivers?

When you have a Blue Badge

When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

When you're carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

You're looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road?

When you're in a one-way street

When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

When you're overtaking or turning right

When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway?

When you're turning right or overtaking

When may you enter a box junction?

When your exit road is clear

You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a broken white line. What does this mean?

You shouldn't drive in the lane unless it's avoidable

You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

Your view will be restricted