DVSA Rules of the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a single yellow line at the edge of a road mean?
- No parking at any time
- No waiting during the times shown on the nearby sign or plate (Correct answer)
- Parking is allowed for up to one hour
- Loading only
Correct answer: No waiting during the times shown on the nearby sign or plate
A single yellow line means no waiting during the times shown on a nearby plate or sign. Outside those times, you may park there unless other restrictions apply.
Question 2: What traffic calming measures might you encounter in a residential area?
- Traffic lights only
- Speed humps, chicanes, and road narrowings (Correct answer)
- Only speed cameras
- Roundabouts only
Correct answer: Speed humps, chicanes, and road narrowings
Traffic calming measures include speed humps (bumps and cushions), chicanes (staggered build-outs), road narrowings, raised junctions, and rumble strips. They are designed to slow traffic in residential areas.
Question 3: What is a contraflow bus lane?
- A bus lane that runs with the flow of traffic
- A bus lane that runs in the opposite direction to the traffic on that side of the road (Correct answer)
- A bus lane that changes direction at peak hours
- A bus lane that allows all traffic
Correct answer: A bus lane that runs in the opposite direction to the traffic on that side of the road
A contraflow bus lane allows buses to travel in the opposite direction to the main flow of traffic on that side of the road. Watch carefully for buses coming towards you when turning into or crossing such roads.
Question 4: In a one-way street, where should you normally position your vehicle to turn right?
- On the left-hand side of the road
- In the right-hand lane (Correct answer)
- In the centre of the road
- It doesn't matter in a one-way street
Correct answer: In the right-hand lane
In a one-way street, move into the right-hand lane well before your turn. Unlike two-way roads where you stay near the centre line, one-way streets allow you to use the full carriageway width.
Question 5: What do zigzag white lines at a pedestrian crossing mean?
- You can park there if the crossing is not in use
- You must not park or overtake the leading vehicle on these lines (Correct answer)
- They indicate a speed bump ahead
- They show where the crossing buttons are located
Correct answer: You must not park or overtake the leading vehicle on these lines
Zigzag lines at pedestrian crossings mean you must not park or stop on them, and you must not overtake the lead vehicle approaching the crossing. This ensures clear visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
Question 6: When may you wait in a yellow box junction?
- When the traffic lights are green
- When you want to turn right and are prevented only by oncoming traffic or other right-turning vehicles (Correct answer)
- When the box is partially clear
- Never — you must never stop in a box junction
Correct answer: When you want to turn right and are prevented only by oncoming traffic or other right-turning vehicles
You may enter and wait in a box junction only when you want to turn right and are prevented from completing the turn solely by oncoming traffic or other vehicles waiting to turn right.
DVSA Rules of the Road 2
What does a single yellow line at the edge of a road mean?