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Rule 263 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 263. There are 4 questions in this test. You need to answer 3 out of 4 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. 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.
2. What should you do if you miss your motorway exit? Give one answer
A Make a U-turn
B Proceed to the next exit
C Reverse to the exit
D Stop and ask for directions
Correct Answer: B Proceed to the next exit
Explanation: If you miss your exit on a motorway, you should carry on to the next exit.
3. Under which regulation is reversing on a motorway prohibited in England and Wales? Give one answer
A Road Traffic Act 1988: Section 3
B The Highway Code Rule 263
C The Motorways Traffic Regulations 1982: Regulation 6
D The Motorways Traffic Regulations 1982: Regulation 8
Correct Answer: D The Motorways Traffic Regulations 1982: Regulation 8
Explanation: Reversing on a motorway is prohibited under The Motorways Traffic (England and Wales) Regulations 1982: Regulation 8.
4. Which set of regulations apply to motorway traffic in Scotland? Give one answer
A The Highway Code Rule 263
B The Motorways Traffic (England and Wales) Regulations 1982
C The Motorways Traffic (Scotland) Regulations 1995
D The Road Traffic Act 1988
Correct Answer: C The Motorways Traffic (Scotland) Regulations 1995
Explanation: Motorway traffic in Scotland is governed by The Motorways Traffic (Scotland) Regulations 1995.