DVSA Rules of the Road 1

Question 1

What is the rule for entering a box junction?

Accepted Answer

You must not enter unless your exit road is clear, except when turning right and only stopped by oncoming traffic

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You can enter at any time

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You can enter if the light is green

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You can wait in the box if traffic is heavy

Question 2

What do double yellow lines at the edge of a road indicate?

Accepted Answer

No waiting at any time

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You can park for up to 30 minutes

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Parking is allowed on Sundays only

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Loading is permitted at all times

Question 3

When can you legally drive in a bus lane?

Accepted Answer

During the times shown on the signs — outside those hours it may be used by all traffic

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Never under any circumstances

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Only if you are a taxi driver

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Only when the bus lane is empty

Question 4

What should you do when approaching a level crossing with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

Stop behind the white line and wait until the lights stop flashing

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Speed up to cross before the barrier comes down

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Proceed with caution if you cannot see a train

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Sound your horn and drive through

Question 5

What are red routes in London?

Accepted Answer

Roads marked with red lines where stopping is strictly controlled

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Routes for emergency vehicles only

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Cycle lanes painted red

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Bus-only roads

Question 6

What is a clearway?

Accepted Answer

A road where you must not stop except in an emergency

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A road with no speed limit

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A pedestrian-only zone

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A road cleared of parked cars for a special event