DVSA Highway Code Rules

Question 1

When approaching a roundabout, you must give way to traffic from which direction?

Accepted Answer

The right

Answer

The left

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

All directions equally

Question 2

What is the national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

70 mph

Answer

80 mph

Question 3

What is the sequence of traffic lights after red in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Red, red-amber, green

Answer

Red, green, amber

Answer

Red, amber, green

Answer

Red, flashing amber, green

Question 4

It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. What is the penalty?

Accepted Answer

6 points and a £200 fine

Answer

3 points and a £100 fine

Answer

3 points and a £200 fine

Answer

6 points and a £100 fine

Question 5

What is the speed limit in a built-up area with street lights unless signs show otherwise?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

40 mph

Answer

50 mph

Question 6

Who has priority at a zebra crossing?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians waiting to cross have priority once they step onto the crossing

Answer

Vehicles always have priority

Answer

Only pedestrians already on the crossing have priority

Answer

Cyclists have priority