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Rule 158 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 158. There are 5 questions in this test. You need to answer 4 out of 5 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. Which vehicles are mentioned as unsuitable for roads in Rule 158? Give one answer
A Bicycles, scooters, hoverboards
B Cars, buses, lorries
C Motorcycles, motor tricycles, quadricycles
D Vans, trucks, minibuses
Correct Answer: C Motorcycles, motor tricycles, quadricycles
Explanation: Rule 158 specifies motorcycles, motor tricycles, and quadricycles as unsuitable for road use without meeting legal standards.
2. Where MUST NOT motorcycles, motor tricycles, and quadricycles be used as per Rule 158? Give one answer
A Highways, motorways, dual carriageways
B Pavements, footpaths, cycle paths, bridleways
C Private driveways, parking lots, garages
D Race tracks, sports arenas, private roads
Correct Answer: B Pavements, footpaths, cycle paths, bridleways
Explanation: According to Rule 158, these vehicles must not be used on pavements, footpaths, cycle paths, or bridleways.
3. What MUST you ensure before using a motorcycle or quadricycle on roads? Give one answer
A A navigation system and safety kit
B A valid driving license and helmet
C A vehicle inspection and emission test
D Proper registration, taxing, and insurance
Correct Answer: D Proper registration, taxing, and insurance
Explanation: Rule 158 states that motorcycles and quadricycles must be registered, taxed, and insured for road use.
4. Under which Act is the illegal use of these vehicles on pavements covered? Give one answer
A Public Highways Act 1972
B Road Traffic Act 1988
C Traffic Management Act 2004
D Transport Safety Act 1990
Correct Answer: B Road Traffic Act 1988
Explanation: The Road Traffic Act 1988 covers the legislation regarding the illegal use of these vehicles on pavements.
5. What is required even when these vehicles are registered, taxed, and insured? Give one answer
A Not to use them on pavements
B To follow speed limits strictly
C To have a passenger at all times
D To use them only during daylight
Correct Answer: A Not to use them on pavements
Explanation: Even when registered, taxed, and insured, these vehicles must not be used on pavements as per Rule 158.