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Highway Code Test 6

You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple choice Highway Code questions. At least 43 out of 50 questions must be answered correctly in order to pass the test. Answers may be reviewed after each question or you can wait until the end of the test for your final score. Good luck!

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1. What feature is common in tactile paving at crossing points? Give one answer
A Coloured bricks
B Continuous lines
C Flat markings
D Raised studs
Correct Answer: D Raised studs
Explanation: Raised studs are commonly used at crossing points with a dropped kerb for tactile paving.
2. Why should you not cross in front of a vehicle with a running engine? Give one answer
A It is illegal
B The driver may not see you
C To avoid noise
D To prevent pollution
Correct Answer: B The driver may not see you
Explanation: Crossing in front of a vehicle with its engine running is risky as the driver may not see you, especially if it's a large vehicle.
3. What must drivers do for pedestrians on a zebra crossing? Give one answer
A Flash headlights
B Must give way
C Slow down
D Sound horn
Correct Answer: B Must give way
Explanation: Drivers and riders must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing as per Highway Code Rule 19.
4. What should be checked for at traffic lights without pedestrian signals? Give one answer
A Pedestrian volume.
B The speed of approaching cars.
C Traffic light patterns.
D Traffic turning the corner.
Correct Answer: D Traffic turning the corner.
Explanation: Keep looking and check for traffic that may be turning the corner, as it poses a risk while crossing.
5. Where should you cross if no controlled crossing is available? Give one answer
A Any part of the road.
B At the nearest junction.
C Behind a parked car.
D Where there's an island.
Correct Answer: D Where there's an island.
Explanation: In the absence of controlled crossing points, it's advisable to cross at a point where there's an island on the road.
6. What should you watch out for when getting off a bus? Give one answer
A Cars
B Cyclists
C Other buses
D Pedestrians
Correct Answer: B Cyclists
Explanation: Highway Code Rule 32 advises watching out for cyclists when getting off a bus, as they might be passing by.
7. Where should you not cross the road in relation to a bus? Give one answer
A At a pedestrian crossing
B At a traffic light
C At a zebra crossing
D Directly behind or in front of it
Correct Answer: D Directly behind or in front of it
Explanation: According to Highway Code Rule 32, you should never cross the road directly behind or in front of a bus for safety reasons.
8. What should you do before moving off the pavement? Give one answer
A Just move off quickly
B Look around and ensure it's safe
C Signal with your hand
D Wait for a signal
Correct Answer: B Look around and ensure it's safe
Explanation: Before moving off the pavement, it's important to look around and make sure it's safe to join the traffic.
9. What is required if used on dual carriageways over 50 mph? Give one answer
A Blue beacon
B Flashing amber beacon
C No additional requirements
D Regular headlights
Correct Answer: B Flashing amber beacon
Explanation: A flashing amber beacon is required on unrestricted dual carriageways where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph.
10. What law regulates lighting on horse-drawn vehicles? Give one answer
A The Highway Code Regulations 1989
B The Horse-Drawn Vehicles Act 1989
C The Road Safety Act 1989
D The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
Correct Answer: D The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
Explanation: The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989: Regulation 4 covers lighting for horse-drawn vehicles.
11. Who MUST wear a helmet while riding? Give one answer
A All riders
B Children under 14 years
C Only professional riders
D Riders over 50 years
Correct Answer: B Children under 14 years
Explanation: Children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet that complies with the Regulations.
12. Is there an exception to this helmet rule? Give one answer
A In certain weather conditions
B No exceptions
C Only during competitions
D Yes, for Sikh children wearing a turban
Correct Answer: D Yes, for Sikh children wearing a turban
Explanation: Sikh children wearing a turban are exempt from the helmet requirement.
13. What is recommended for cycles in areas without street lighting? Give one answer
A Coloured front lights
B Flashing lights only
C No additional lighting
D Steady front lamp
Correct Answer: D Steady front lamp
Explanation: For areas without street lighting, a steady front lamp is recommended for cyclists, according to Rule 60.
14. How should cyclists approach junctions without cyclist facilities? Give one answer
A Always dismount and walk
B As if driving a motor vehicle
C Avoid these junctions
D Use the pavement
Correct Answer: B As if driving a motor vehicle
Explanation: At junctions without separate cyclist facilities, it's recommended to proceed as if driving a motor vehicle, according to Rule 73.
15. Where can you find details about using roundabouts without cycle facilities? Give one answer
A In Rule 67
B In Rules 184 to 190
C In the introduction section
D Only in Rule 78
Correct Answer: B In Rules 184 to 190
Explanation: The correct procedure for roundabouts without cycle facilities is detailed in Rules 184 to 190, as referenced in Rule 78.
16. What must eye protectors for riders comply with? Give one answer
A Any standard sunglasses
B Personal preference
C Style trends
D The Regulations
Correct Answer: D The Regulations
Explanation: Eye protectors for motorcycle riders must comply with the Regulations, ensuring safety and visibility, as per Rule 84.
17. How can you make yourself more visible when riding in daylight? Give one answer
A No extra visibility needed
B Use only rear lights
C Wear dark clothing
D Wear light/brightly coloured helmet, fluorescent clothing
Correct Answer: D Wear light/brightly coloured helmet, fluorescent clothing
Explanation: To increase visibility in daylight, wearing a light or brightly coloured helmet and fluorescent clothing or strips is recommended, as per Rule 86.
18. What additional measure can make riders more conspicuous in daylight? Give one answer
A Using dipped headlights
B Using full beam headlights
C Using no lights
D Using rear lights only
Correct Answer: A Using dipped headlights
Explanation: Using dipped headlights, even in good daylight, can make riders more conspicuous, according to Rule 86.
19. What if you need glasses to read a number plate? Give one answer
A Must wear them while driving
B Not required to wear them
C Only for long journeys
D Only wear them when needed
Correct Answer: A Must wear them while driving
Explanation: If glasses are needed to read a number plate, they must be worn at all times while driving.
20. What power do the police have regarding a driver’s vision? Give one answer
A Confiscate glasses
B Issue a warning
C Require an eyesight test
D Revoke the licence
Correct Answer: C Require an eyesight test
Explanation: Police have the power to require a driver to undertake an eyesight test.
21. When MUST you NOT use your horn? Give one answer
A During the day
B In heavy traffic
C On motorways
D While stationary on the road
Correct Answer: D While stationary on the road
Explanation: You must not use your horn while stationary on the road.
22. What do white direction arrows on the road indicate? Give one answer
A Change lanes
B Increase speed
C Prepare to stop
D Return to your side of the road
Correct Answer: D Return to your side of the road
Explanation: White direction arrows on the road indicate that you need to return to your side of the road.
23. What are lane dividers? Give one answer
A Long, continuous lines
B Short, broken white lines
C Solid white lines
D Yellow lines
Correct Answer: B Short, broken white lines
Explanation: Lane dividers are short, broken white lines used on wide carriageways to divide them into lanes.
24. After overtaking on a two-lane dual carriageway, what should you do? Give one answer
A Continue overtaking
B Return to the left-hand lane
C Stay in the right-hand lane
D Stop the vehicle
Correct Answer: B Return to the left-hand lane
Explanation: After overtaking, move back to the left-hand lane when it is safe to do so on a two-lane dual carriageway.
25. How should you anticipate pedestrians’ actions? Give one answer
A By assuming they will wait
B By honking to alert them
C By ignoring them
D By their body language and focus
Correct Answer: D By their body language and focus
Explanation: Try to anticipate what pedestrians might do, especially if they are not looking towards you.
26. Which power sources are mentioned for prohibited vehicles in Rule 157? Give one answer
A Battery and steam power
B Electric and internal combustion engines
C Solar and hydroelectric power
D Wind and gas power
Correct Answer: B Electric and internal combustion engines
Explanation: Rule 157 specifies electric or internal combustion engines as the power sources for the prohibited
27. What should you do before a long downhill slope as per Rule 160? Give one answer
A Apply brakes continuously
B Increase your speed
C Select a lower gear
D Turn off the engine
Correct Answer: C Select a lower gear
Explanation: Selecting a lower gear before a downhill slope helps control speed, as advised in Rule 160.
28. What is prohibited when the red light is showing at a junction according to Rule 176? Give one answer
A Moving forward over the white line
B Stopping beyond the white line
C Turning right
D Waiting in the junction
Correct Answer: A Moving forward over the white line
Explanation: Rule 176 clearly states that you must not move forward over the white line when the red light is showing.
29. How should large vehicle drivers position themselves at advanced stop lines? Give one answer
A Close to the second white line
B Directly on the first white line
C Far enough back to see the whole cyclist area
D In the cyclists' area if it’s clear
Correct Answer: C Far enough back to see the whole cyclist area
Explanation: Drivers of large vehicles should stop sufficiently far back to see the whole area where cyclists may be waiting, taking blind spots into account.
30. Why should you be cautious when driving through road works or past rescue vehicles? Give one answer
A People may be working at the side of the road
B Road works may be unmarked
C The road surface may be uneven
D Traffic may be redirected
Correct Answer: A People may be working at the side of the road
Explanation: Road works or rescue operations often involve people working close to the road, necessitating careful driving.
31. What is the purpose of the ‘Stop for children’ sign at school crossings? Give one answer
A To alert drivers to school zones
B To ensure children's safety while crossing
C To indicate a pedestrian crossing area
D To regulate traffic flow
Correct Answer: B To ensure children's safety while crossing
Explanation: The sign is used to ensure the safety of children crossing the road, requiring drivers to stop.
32. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using flashing lights and sirens? Give one answer
A Follow closely behind it
B Speed up to keep ahead of it
C Stop immediately regardless of your location
D Take appropriate action to let it pass, comply with traffic signs
Correct Answer: D Take appropriate action to let it pass, comply with traffic signs
Explanation: When an emergency vehicle approaches, consider its route and take appropriate action to allow it to pass, while adhering to traffic signs and safety.
33. What should you be cautious of with electric vehicles like trams? Give one answer
A They always have right of way
B They are slower than other vehicles
C They can steer to avoid obstacles
D They move quickly but silently and cannot steer
Correct Answer: D They move quickly but silently and cannot steer
Explanation: Electric vehicles, especially trams, can move quickly and silently, and do not have the ability to steer to avoid obstacles.
34. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front during wet weather? Give one answer
A To avoid water spray
B To increase your ability to see and plan ahead
C To prevent aquaplaning
D To save fuel
Correct Answer: B To increase your ability to see and plan ahead
Explanation: Keeping a greater distance from the vehicle in front in wet weather increases visibility and time to react, enhancing safety.
35. What is the recommended way to approach bends on icy roads? Give one answer
A Accelerate through the bend
B Brake sharply on the bend
C Maintain regular speed through the bend
D Slow down before the bend, steer smoothly without sudden actions
Correct Answer: D Slow down before the bend, steer smoothly without sudden actions
Explanation: On icy roads, it's important to brake progressively before a bend and then steer smoothly around it, avoiding sudden actions to prevent loss of control.
36. What should you do before slowing down in fog? Give one answer
A Accelerate then brake
B Check your mirrors and then use your brakes
C Only use engine braking
D Turn off your lights
Correct Answer: B Check your mirrors and then use your brakes
Explanation: Check your mirrors before slowing down in fog, and then use your brakes to alert drivers behind you with your brake lights.
37. When is it prohibited to wait or park on yellow lines? Give one answer
A At night only
B During the times of operation shown on nearby time plates or in Controlled Parking Zones
C Only during peak hours
D Only on weekends
Correct Answer: B During the times of operation shown on nearby time plates or in Controlled Parking Zones
Explanation: Waiting or parking on yellow lines is prohibited during the times of operation indicated on nearby time plates or in Controlled Parking Zones, as per the specified traffic signs.
38. Before using a hand-held device to help you park, what must you ensure? Give one answer
A Depend solely on the device for parking
B It is safe to do so, then use the shortest and safest route
C Use it for other purposes while parking
D Use it to navigate to the parking space
Correct Answer: B It is safe to do so, then use the shortest and safest route
Explanation: Before using a hand-held device to assist with parking, ensure that it is safe to do so, and then proceed to move the vehicle into the space in the safest and shortest route possible, remaining in control at all times.
39. What does the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regs 1986 regulate? Give one answer
A Parking at night
B Road speed limits
C Traffic signal rules
D Vehicle construction and use
Correct Answer: D Vehicle construction and use
Explanation: The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 regulate vehicle construction and use.
40. Under which law is the use of parking lights when parked mandated? Give one answer
A Highway Code Rule 249
B Road Safety Act 2006
C Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
D Vehicle Maintenance Regulations 1994
Correct Answer: C Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
Explanation: The use of parking lights when parked is mandated under the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989.
41. What vehicles can be parked without lights on roads with a 30 mph limit? Give one answer
A All vehicles
B Buses, trucks
C Cars, motorcycles, cycles
D Vehicles over 2500 kg
Correct Answer: C Cars, motorcycles, cycles
Explanation: Cars, motorcycles, cycles, and similar vehicles can park without lights on such roads.
42. Which law regulates parking without lights on roads? Give one answer
A Highway Code Rule 250
B Road Traffic Act 1988
C The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
D Traffic Management Act 2004
Correct Answer: C The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989
Explanation: The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 governs this aspect of parking.
43. Compared to other roads, how should you look ahead on motorways? Give one answer
A Focus closer to your vehicle
B Ignore distant objects
C Look much further ahead
D Only use side mirrors
Correct Answer: C Look much further ahead
Explanation: On motorways, it's important to look much further ahead than on other roads because of higher speeds.
44. What must you NOT do on a motorway? Give one answer
A Drive at minimum speed
B Reverse or cross the reservation
C Stop for a break
D Use left-hand lanes
Correct Answer: B Reverse or cross the reservation
Explanation: You must not reverse, cross the central reservation, or drive against traffic on a motorway.
45. Can a passenger vehicle carrying more than eight passengers use the right-hand lane if it's under 7.5 tonnes? Give one answer
A No, if fitted with a speed limiter
B Only at night
C Only if empty
D Yes, always
Correct Answer: A No, if fitted with a speed limiter
Explanation: Passenger vehicles under 7.5 tonnes carrying more than eight passengers must not use the right lane if fitted with a speed limiter.
46. What does a red cross or blank sign above the hard shoulder indicate? Give one answer
A It is a temporary lane
B It is for emergency vehicles only
C It is open for all traffic
D You must not drive on it
Correct Answer: D You must not drive on it
Explanation: A red cross or blank sign indicates that the hard shoulder must not be used except in emergencies or breakdowns.
47. What information should you give to emergency services in an incident with dangerous goods? Give one answer
A Labels and markings on the vehicle.
B The color of the vehicle.
C Time of the incident.
D Your personal details.
Correct Answer: A Labels and markings on the vehicle.
Explanation: Information about labels and markings helps emergency services prepare for specific hazards.
48. Can you zig-zag around half-barriers at a crossing? Give one answer
A No
B Only at night
C Yes, but carefully
D Yes, if no train is seen
Correct Answer: A No
Explanation: Zig-zagging around half-barriers is dangerous and prohibited, as they indicate a train is approaching.
49. Where are tram lane markings typically found? Give one answer
A All carriageways
B Bicycle lanes
C On tram lanes
D Pedestrian areas
Correct Answer: C On tram lanes
Explanation: Tram lanes are marked by white lines, yellow dots, or different road surfaces.
50. Who should you look out for near tram stops? Give one answer
A Car drivers
B Cyclists
C Only elderly pedestrians
D Pedestrians, especially children
Correct Answer: D Pedestrians, especially children
Explanation: Near tram stops, especially be vigilant for pedestrians, notably children, who may run to catch a tram.