DVSA Rules of the Road (Highway Code) 2

Question 1

What is the legal minimum tread depth for car tyres in the UK?

Accepted Answer

1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread

Answer

1.0 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread

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2.0 mm across the full width of the tread

Answer

1.6 mm across the full width of the tread

Question 2

When must you use dipped headlights?

Accepted Answer

When visibility is seriously reduced, and at night on unlit roads

Answer

Only when it is completely dark

Answer

Only on motorways at night

Answer

Whenever you switch on any lights

Question 3

A pelican crossing differs from a puffin crossing because:

Accepted Answer

It has a flashing amber phase for drivers

Answer

It detects pedestrians and adjusts the green light timing

Answer

It is only used near schools

Answer

It has no lights for pedestrians

Question 4

What is the maximum fine for using a handheld mobile phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

£1,000 and 6 penalty points

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£100 and 3 penalty points

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£200 and 6 penalty points

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£500 and 3 penalty points

Question 5

You are waiting at a junction and see a vehicle with a flashing green beacon. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A doctor on an emergency call

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An ambulance on a non-emergency call

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A vehicle carrying hazardous materials

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A recovery vehicle

Question 6

When driving in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway, you see a vehicle broken down on the hard shoulder. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move to the middle lane if it is safe to do so

Answer

Stop on the hard shoulder to help

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Flash your headlights to warn other drivers

Answer

Continue in the left lane at the same speed