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Rule 139 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 139. 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 are climbing and crawler lanes for? Give one answer
A For emergency vehicles
B For fast-moving vehicles
C For overtaking
D For slow-moving vehicles
Correct Answer: D For slow-moving vehicles
Explanation: Climbing and crawler lanes are provided for slow-moving vehicles on hills to ease overtaking and traffic flow.
2. When should you use a climbing or crawler lane? Give one answer
A At all times
B If driving slowly or being overtaken
C Only in emergencies
D Only in heavy traffic
Correct Answer: B If driving slowly or being overtaken
Explanation: Use a climbing or crawler lane if you are driving a slow-moving vehicle or if others wish to overtake you.
3. How can you know a climbing or crawler lane is ending? Give one answer
A Change in road surface
B Lane becomes narrower
C Signs and road markings
D Traffic lights
Correct Answer: C Signs and road markings
Explanation: Be aware of signs and road markings which indicate that the climbing or crawler lane is about to end.
4. Why should a slow-moving vehicle use a climbing lane? Give one answer
A To allow others to overtake
B To increase speed
C To stop and rest
D To take in the view
Correct Answer: A To allow others to overtake
Explanation: Slow-moving vehicles should use climbing lanes to allow faster vehicles to overtake safely on hills.