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Rule 235 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 235. 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 use when driving in fog? Give one answer
A No lights, to avoid glare
B Only your fog lights
C Your high beam headlights
D Your lights, as required
Correct Answer: D Your lights, as required
Explanation: When driving in fog, it's crucial to use your lights as required to ensure visibility and to be seen by other road users.
2. How should you judge a safe following distance in fog? Give one answer
A Follow closely to keep vehicles in sight
B Keep a distance where you can stop within the range you can see clearly
C Maintain a standard two-second gap
D Rely on the rear lights of the vehicle ahead
Correct Answer: B Keep a distance where you can stop within the range you can see clearly
Explanation: In fog, maintaining a safe following distance is key, ensuring you can stop well within the distance you can see ahead.
3. Why should you be cautious of vehicles not using headlights in fog? Give one answer
A They are likely breaking down
B They are likely to be emergency vehicles
C They can be harder to see
D They usually drive faster
Correct Answer: C They can be harder to see
Explanation: Beware of other drivers not using headlights in fog as their vehicles can be much harder to see, increasing the risk of accidents.
4. 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.
5. What is important to do at a junction with limited visibility due to fog? Give one answer
A Only focus on the traffic from the left
B Rely on traffic lights only
C Stop in the correct position, listen for traffic, then emerge positively
D Wait for someone to wave you on
Correct Answer: C Stop in the correct position, listen for traffic, then emerge positively
Explanation: At a junction with limited visibility, stop in the correct position, listen for traffic, and when sure it's safe, emerge positively without hesitating in a way that puts you in the path of approaching vehicles.