DVSA - UK Driving Theory Rules of the Road Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are driving on a single carriageway road with double white lines in the centre. The line on your side is broken. When is it permissible to cross these lines?
- To overtake a vehicle travelling at 15 mph.
- To turn into a side road on the right.
- To overtake if you can complete the manoeuvre before the line on your side becomes solid. (Correct answer)
- To park on the right-hand side of the road.
Correct answer: To overtake if you can complete the manoeuvre before the line on your side becomes solid.
According to the Highway Code (Rule 128), if the white line nearest to you is broken, you may cross the lines to overtake, but only if it is safe and you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side. Turning into a side road is also permitted, but overtaking is the more comprehensive correct action described. You must not park on the opposite side of the road, and the speed for overtaking slow-moving vehicles is specified as 10 mph or less.
Question 2: You approach an unmarked crossroads where another vehicle is approaching from the right. Who has priority?
- The vehicle approaching from the right.
- You have priority as you are on their left.
- The vehicle that arrived at the junction first.
- No one has automatic priority. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: No one has automatic priority.
The Highway Code (Rule 146) states that at an unmarked crossroads, no driver has priority. You should slow down, be prepared to stop, and only proceed when it is safe, taking into account the speed and position of other road users.
Question 3: When must you use your dipped headlights during the day?
- Whenever it is raining, regardless of intensity.
- When driving through a tunnel with good lighting.
- In dull weather or when visibility is seriously reduced. (Correct answer)
- Only between sunset and sunrise.
Correct answer: In dull weather or when visibility is seriously reduced.
The Highway Code mandates using headlights when visibility is 'seriously reduced,' which is generally defined as being unable to see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). This includes conditions like heavy rain, fog, or dull weather during the daytime.
Question 4: You are on a one-way street and see a blue sign for a contraflow bus lane. What does this indicate?
- You must move into the bus lane immediately.
- Buses may be travelling in the opposite direction to you. (Correct answer)
- You are approaching a bus-only roundabout.
- The one-way street is about to become a two-way street for all traffic.
Correct answer: Buses may be travelling in the opposite direction to you.
A contraflow bus lane on a one-way street is a lane reserved for buses (and sometimes other authorised vehicles) travelling in the opposite direction to the main flow of traffic. Drivers should be alert for buses approaching from the 'wrong' way in this lane.
Question 5: What is the key difference between a Toucan crossing and a Puffin crossing?
- Puffin crossings have a flashing amber light phase, whereas Toucan crossings do not.
- Toucan crossings are for pedestrians only, while Puffin crossings are for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Toucan crossings allow both pedestrians and cyclists to cross, while Puffin crossings are for pedestrians only. (Correct answer)
- Puffin crossings have pedestrian signals on the opposite side of the road.
Correct answer: Toucan crossings allow both pedestrians and cyclists to cross, while Puffin crossings are for pedestrians only.
The name 'Toucan' is a play on 'two can' cross, meaning both pedestrians and cyclists can use the crossing without cyclists having to dismount. Puffin (Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent) crossings are for pedestrians only and have sensors to detect when people are waiting or crossing.
Question 6: You see a circular blue sign with the number '30' in white. What does this sign mean?
- Maximum speed limit of 30 mph.
- Recommended speed of 30 mph.
- End of the 30 mph speed restriction.
- Minimum speed limit of 30 mph. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Minimum speed limit of 30 mph.
A circular sign with a blue background indicates a mandatory instruction. In this case, it signifies a minimum speed limit. You must not drive slower than the speed indicated, unless it is unsafe to do so. Maximum speed limits are shown in a red circle.
DVSA - UK Driving Theory Rules of the Road Questions and Answers
You are driving on a single carriageway road with double white lines in the centre.
The line on your side is broken.
When is it permissible to cross these lines?