Rule 153 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 153. 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 do when you approach traffic-calming features? Give one answer

A Honk to warn others
B Increase your speed
C Maintain the same speed
D Reduce your speed

Correct Answer: D Reduce your speed
Explanation: Rule 153 instructs to reduce speed when approaching road humps, chicanes, and narrowings designed to slow traffic.

2. How should you treat cyclists and motorcyclists in calming areas? Give one answer

A Allow room to pass through
B Follow closely
C Ignore them
D Overtake quickly

Correct Answer: A Allow room to pass through
Explanation: Rule 153 advises allowing cyclists and motorcyclists room to pass through traffic-calming measures.

3. What should be your speed within traffic-calming measures? Give one answer

A Keep at maximum limit
B Maintain a reduced speed
C Speed up intermittently
D Vary speed often

Correct Answer: B Maintain a reduced speed
Explanation: Rule 153 states to maintain a reduced speed along the entire stretch of road with traffic-calming measures.

4. In traffic-calming areas, when should you give way to oncoming traffic? Give one answer

A At every feature
B If directed by signs
C Never give way
D Only at narrowings

Correct Answer: B If directed by signs
Explanation: Rule 153 mentions giving way to oncoming road users if directed to do so by signs in these areas.

5. Is it permissible to overtake in traffic-calming areas? Give one answer

A No, overtaking is not advised
B Only for large vehicles
C Only if the other vehicle is slow
D Yes, if you're in a hurry

Correct Answer: A No, overtaking is not advised
Explanation: Rule 153 specifically states you should not overtake other moving road users in traffic-calming areas.

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