DVSA - UK Driving Theory Motorway Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving a car towing a small trailer on a UK motorway. What is the maximum speed at which you are legally permitted to travel?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

The national speed limit for a car towing a trailer or caravan on a motorway is 60 mph. This is lower than the 70 mph limit for cars, motorcycles, and car-derived vans not towing a trailer.

Question 2

You are driving on a 'smart motorway' and see a red 'X' displayed on the overhead gantry above your lane. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

You should move into another open lane as soon as it is safe to do so.

Answer

A red 'X' shown on an overhead gantry on a motorway indicates that the lane is closed. You MUST NOT drive in a lane that is closed by a red 'X'. You should move into an open lane safely and promptly. Ignoring this sign is dangerous and illegal.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT permitted to use a UK motorway?

Accepted Answer

A cyclist.

Answer

Motorways MUST NOT be used by certain classes of road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, and riders of motorcycles under 50 cc. Since June 2018, learner drivers can drive on motorways if accompanied by an approved instructor in a suitable car.

Question 4

You are joining a motorway from a slip road. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Match your speed to the traffic in the left-hand lane and filter in when safe.

Answer

When joining a motorway, you should use the slip road to adjust your speed to match the traffic already on the motorway. You must give priority to traffic on the main carriageway and join when there is a safe gap in the left-hand lane.

Question 5

Your car breaks down on a motorway with a hard shoulder. After pulling over to the hard shoulder, what is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Answer

If you break down on a motorway, the first priority is to warn other drivers. You should switch on your hazard warning lights immediately. You should not use a warning triangle on a motorway. Exit the vehicle from the left-hand side and wait behind the safety barrier.

DVSA UK Driving Theory Practice Test

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DVSA - UK Driving Theory Motorway Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers