Rule 23 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 23. There are 3 questions in this test. You need to answer 2 out of 3 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. What is unique about Puffin crossings? Give one answer

A Always has a green figure phase
B No control box present
C Only red figures displayed
D Red/green figures above control box

Correct Answer: D Red/green figures above control box
Explanation: Puffin crossings have red and green figures above the control box, unlike Pelican crossings with a flashing green figure phase.

2. What should you do at a Puffin crossing? Give one answer

A Cross without pressing button
B Only look for green figure
C Press button and wait
D Wait for a flashing green

Correct Answer: C Press button and wait
Explanation: At a Puffin crossing, you should press the button and wait for the green figure to show, indicating it's safe to cross.

3. Does Puffin crossing have a flashing green figure phase? Give one answer

A Always flashes green
B Flashing green at night
C Green figure flashes twice
D No flashing green figure

Correct Answer: D No flashing green figure
Explanation: Puffin crossings differ from Pelican crossings by not having a flashing green figure phase; they directly show a steady green figure.

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