DVSA Motorway Rules and Smart Motorways

Question 1

What is the minimum engine size of a vehicle permitted to use a motorway in the UK?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum engine size — the restriction is based on vehicle type and capability

Answer

500 cc

Answer

50 cc

Answer

1000 cc

Question 2

On a smart motorway, what does a red X displayed above a lane mean?

Accepted Answer

The lane is closed — you must not drive in it

Answer

The lane is for emergency vehicles only

Answer

There is a speed restriction in that lane

Answer

The lane is reserved for HGVs

Question 3

What should you do if you break down on a smart motorway with no hard shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Try to reach an emergency refuge area and call for help using the SOS phone

Answer

Stay in the live lane and wait for help

Answer

Walk along the motorway to the next junction

Answer

Stand behind your vehicle to warn other drivers

Question 4

When are you permitted to use the hard shoulder on a motorway for driving?

Accepted Answer

When directed to by overhead gantry signs on a smart motorway

Answer

During peak traffic hours

Answer

Whenever the motorway is congested

Answer

When overtaking a slow-moving vehicle

Question 5

What is the purpose of emergency refuge areas (ERAs) on smart motorways?

Accepted Answer

To provide a safe place to stop in an emergency when there is no hard shoulder

Answer

For drivers to stop and make phone calls

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For HGV drivers to take rest breaks

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For police speed checks

Question 6

You are joining a motorway from a slip road. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Build up speed on the slip road to match motorway traffic, and merge safely

Answer

Stop at the end of the slip road and wait for a gap

Answer

Drive straight onto the motorway without checking

Answer

Use the hard shoulder to build up speed