LITUK Safety and Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the Highway Code primarily govern?
- Regulations for commercial lorries only
- Rules for road use by all road users including pedestrians and cyclists (Correct answer)
- Speed limits on motorways only
- Rules for driving abroad
Correct answer: Rules for road use by all road users including pedestrians and cyclists
The Highway Code contains rules for all road users in Great Britain, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers.
Question 2: Which number should you call in a non-emergency situation requiring police assistance in the UK?
- 999
- 111
- 101 (Correct answer)
- 112
Correct answer: 101
101 is the non-emergency police number used to report crimes that do not require an immediate response.
Question 3: At what age can a young person in the UK be held criminally responsible for their actions?
- 8
- 10 (Correct answer)
- 12
- 14
Correct answer: 10
In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the age of criminal responsibility is 10 years old.
Question 4: What is the legal requirement regarding car insurance in the UK?
- It is recommended but not legally required
- Only drivers over 25 must have insurance
- All vehicles used on public roads must have at least third-party insurance (Correct answer)
- Insurance is only required for vehicles over 10 years old
Correct answer: All vehicles used on public roads must have at least third-party insurance
It is a legal requirement to have at least third-party motor insurance for any vehicle driven on public roads in the UK.
Question 5: Which act protects workers in the UK from unsafe working conditions?
- The Employment Rights Act 1996
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (Correct answer)
- The Factories Act 1961
- The Workers Protection Act 1999
Correct answer: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all employees.
Question 6: What is the speed limit on a motorway in the UK for cars?
- 60 mph
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 80 mph
- 90 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
The national speed limit on motorways in the UK is 70 mph for cars and motorcycles.
Question 7: Under UK law, who is responsible for ensuring a child under 14 wears a seatbelt in a vehicle?
- The child themselves
- The vehicle owner
- The driver of the vehicle (Correct answer)
- The child's parent only if present
Correct answer: The driver of the vehicle
The driver is legally responsible for ensuring that children under 14 wear a seatbelt or appropriate child restraint.
LITUK Safety and Compliance 3
What does the Highway Code primarily govern?