DVSA - UK Driving Theory Rules of the Road Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving on a single carriageway road with double white lines in the centre. The line on your side is broken. When is it permissible to cross these lines?

Accepted Answer

To overtake if you can complete the manoeuvre before the line on your side becomes solid.

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To overtake a vehicle travelling at 15 mph.

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To turn into a side road on the right.

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To park on the right-hand side of the road.

Question 2

You approach an unmarked crossroads where another vehicle is approaching from the right. Who has priority?

Accepted Answer

No one has automatic priority.

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The vehicle approaching from the right.

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You have priority as you are on their left.

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The vehicle that arrived at the junction first.

Question 3

When must you use your dipped headlights during the day?

Accepted Answer

In dull weather or when visibility is seriously reduced.

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Whenever it is raining, regardless of intensity.

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When driving through a tunnel with good lighting.

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Only between sunset and sunrise.

Question 4

You are on a one-way street and see a blue sign for a contraflow bus lane. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Buses may be travelling in the opposite direction to you.

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You must move into the bus lane immediately.

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You are approaching a bus-only roundabout.

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The one-way street is about to become a two-way street for all traffic.

Question 5

What is the key difference between a Toucan crossing and a Puffin crossing?

Accepted Answer

Toucan crossings allow both pedestrians and cyclists to cross, while Puffin crossings are for pedestrians only.

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Puffin crossings have a flashing amber light phase, whereas Toucan crossings do not.

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Toucan crossings are for pedestrians only, while Puffin crossings are for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Puffin crossings have pedestrian signals on the opposite side of the road.

Question 6

You see a circular blue sign with the number '30' in white. What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Minimum speed limit of 30 mph.

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Maximum speed limit of 30 mph.

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Recommended speed of 30 mph.

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End of the 30 mph speed restriction.