DVSA Rules of the Road 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the rule for entering a box junction?
- You can enter at any time
- You must not enter unless your exit road is clear, except when turning right and only stopped by oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- You can enter if the light is green
- You can wait in the box if traffic is heavy
Correct answer: You must not enter unless your exit road is clear, except when turning right and only stopped by oncoming traffic
You must not enter a yellow box junction unless your exit is clear. The only exception is when turning right — you may wait in the box if you are prevented from completing the turn only by oncoming traffic.
Question 2: What do double yellow lines at the edge of a road indicate?
- You can park for up to 30 minutes
- No waiting at any time (Correct answer)
- Parking is allowed on Sundays only
- Loading is permitted at all times
Correct answer: No waiting at any time
Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time. You may stop briefly to drop off or pick up passengers, but you cannot park or wait. Loading restrictions may also apply if kerb marks are present.
Question 3: When can you legally drive in a bus lane?
- Never under any circumstances
- During the times shown on the signs — outside those hours it may be used by all traffic (Correct answer)
- Only if you are a taxi driver
- Only when the bus lane is empty
Correct answer: During the times shown on the signs — outside those hours it may be used by all traffic
Bus lanes operate during the times shown on the accompanying signs. Outside those hours, they are usually open to all traffic. Some bus lanes also permit taxis, motorcycles, and cyclists during operating hours.
Question 4: What should you do when approaching a level crossing with flashing red lights?
- Speed up to cross before the barrier comes down
- Stop behind the white line and wait until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Proceed with caution if you cannot see a train
- Sound your horn and drive through
Correct answer: Stop behind the white line and wait until the lights stop flashing
When the red lights flash at a level crossing, you must stop behind the white line and wait. Do not cross until the lights stop flashing, even if the barriers rise — another train may be coming.
Question 5: What are red routes in London?
- Routes for emergency vehicles only
- Roads marked with red lines where stopping is strictly controlled (Correct answer)
- Cycle lanes painted red
- Bus-only roads
Correct answer: Roads marked with red lines where stopping is strictly controlled
Red routes are major roads in London marked with red lines. Double red lines mean no stopping at any time. Single red lines mean no stopping during times shown on signs. They keep traffic flowing on key routes.
Question 6: What is a clearway?
- A road with no speed limit
- A road where you must not stop except in an emergency (Correct answer)
- A pedestrian-only zone
- A road cleared of parked cars for a special event
Correct answer: A road where you must not stop except in an emergency
A clearway is a stretch of road where you must not stop, even to pick up or set down passengers, except in an emergency. They are indicated by a circular sign with a red cross.
DVSA Rules of the Road 1
What is the rule for entering a box junction?