DVSA Motorway Driving

Question 1

What is the purpose of the acceleration lane (slip road) when joining a motorway?

Accepted Answer

To build up speed to match motorway traffic before merging safely into the left-hand lane

Answer

To slow down and check for traffic

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To overtake slower vehicles on the motorway

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To stop and wait for a gap

Question 2

On a motorway, which lane should you normally drive in?

Accepted Answer

The left-hand lane (lane 1)

Answer

The middle lane

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The right-hand lane

Answer

Any lane you prefer

Question 3

What is the national speed limit for cars on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

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60 mph

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80 mph

Answer

There is no limit

Question 4

When should you use the hard shoulder on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

Only in a genuine emergency or breakdown

Answer

When you want to make a phone call

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When overtaking slow traffic

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When you need to check your map

Question 5

What does an amber flashing light on a motorway overhead gantry mean?

Accepted Answer

A temporary maximum speed limit or hazard warning — you must not exceed the displayed speed

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The motorway is closed ahead

Answer

Lane closed ahead — change lanes

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Advisory information only — you may ignore it

Question 6

How should you leave a motorway?

Accepted Answer

Move to the left lane gradually and use the deceleration lane to reduce speed

Answer

Brake on the main carriageway then move left

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Signal left at the last moment and take the exit

Answer

Move to the right lane for the best view of the exit