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Rule 170 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 170. 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. What should you watch out for at junctions as per Rule 170? Give one answer
A Cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and mobility scooter users
B Only large vehicles
C Only other cars
D Only traffic lights
Correct Answer: A Cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and mobility scooter users
Explanation: Rule 170 emphasizes the need to be cautious of cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and mobility scooter users at junctions.
2. Who has priority if they are crossing or waiting to cross a road you are turning into? Give one answer
A Cyclists
B Motorcyclists
C Other vehicles
D Pedestrians
Correct Answer: D Pedestrians
Explanation: Pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross have priority according to Rule 170, especially if they have started to cross.
3. Where should you remain in relation to cyclists and horse riders at junctions? Give one answer
A At a considerable distance
B Behind them
C In front of them
D To the side of them
Correct Answer: B Behind them
Explanation: Rule 170 advises staying behind cyclists, horse riders, and motorcyclists at junctions.
4. What should you watch out for regarding long vehicles at junctions? Give one answer
A They always signal well in advance
B They may need the whole width of the road to turn
C They will always give way to you
D They will turn quickly
Correct Answer: B They may need the whole width of the road to turn
Explanation: Rule 170 warns that long vehicles may need the whole width of the road to make turns at junctions.
5. What should you not assume about vehicles at junctions according to Rule 170? Give one answer
A A signalling vehicle will actually turn
B All vehicles will stop
C No vehicles will turn
D Signalling vehicles will give way
Correct Answer: A A signalling vehicle will actually turn
Explanation: Rule 170 cautions not to assume that a vehicle signalling to turn will actually make that turn; wait and make sure.