DVSA Rules of the Road 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the speed limit for cars on a single carriageway national speed limit road?
- 50 mph
- 60 mph (Correct answer)
- 70 mph
- 80 mph
Correct answer: 60 mph
The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway is 60 mph. On dual carriageways and motorways, it is 70 mph. In built-up areas, it is usually 30 mph unless signed otherwise.
Question 2: What do yellow marks on the kerb indicate?
- A bus stop
- Loading restrictions — no loading or unloading during the times shown on nearby plates (Correct answer)
- A taxi rank
- Disabled parking only
Correct answer: Loading restrictions — no loading or unloading during the times shown on nearby plates
Yellow kerb marks indicate loading restrictions. The number of marks corresponds to the severity: two marks mean no loading at any time, one mark means no loading during times shown on nearby plates.
Question 3: What rules apply to tram crossings?
- The same rules as for railway crossings
- Give way to trams — they cannot steer to avoid you and need a long distance to stop (Correct answer)
- Trams must give way to cars
- You can cross tram lines at any time
Correct answer: Give way to trams — they cannot steer to avoid you and need a long distance to stop
Trams run on fixed rails and cannot steer to avoid obstacles. They are also very heavy and need a long distance to stop. Always give way to trams and never park on or obstruct tram lines.
Question 4: What is the speed limit in a built-up area with street lights unless signs show otherwise?
- 20 mph
- 30 mph (Correct answer)
- 40 mph
- 50 mph
Correct answer: 30 mph
The default speed limit where there are street lights (indicating a built-up area) is 30 mph, unless signs show a different limit. Many residential areas now have 20 mph limits.
Question 5: What should you do when you see a school crossing patrol officer holding up a lollipop sign?
- Slow down and prepare to stop
- Sound your horn to warn children
- You must stop and wait until they signal it is safe to proceed (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights at them
Correct answer: You must stop and wait until they signal it is safe to proceed
When a school crossing patrol officer displays their stop sign, all traffic must stop. Wait until the children have crossed and the patrol officer signals it is safe to proceed.
Question 6: What is a controlled parking zone (CPZ)?
- A car park with barriers
- An area where all on-street parking is regulated and you must pay or have a permit to park (Correct answer)
- A motorway service area
- A zone where only electric vehicles can park
Correct answer: An area where all on-street parking is regulated and you must pay or have a permit to park
A controlled parking zone is an area where parking is regulated. You'll need a resident's permit, pay at a meter, or observe time-limited bays. Signs at the zone entry show the hours of control.
DVSA Rules of the Road 3
What is the speed limit for cars on a single carriageway national speed limit road?