Rule 206 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 206. There are 11 questions in this test. You need to answer 9 out of 11 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. When should you drive carefully and slowly? Give one answer

A During night hours
B In crowded shopping streets and residential areas
C On highways
D Only in school zones

Correct Answer: B In crowded shopping streets and residential areas
Explanation: Drivers should be particularly cautious in crowded and residential areas due to increased pedestrian activity.

2. What should you do when driving past bus stops? Give one answer

A Be alert as pedestrians may emerge suddenly
B Increase speed to pass quickly
C Only stop if a bus is present
D Sound your horn

Correct Answer: A Be alert as pedestrians may emerge suddenly
Explanation: Pedestrians may unexpectedly step onto the road near bus stops, requiring drivers to be extra vigilant.

3. Why must drivers be cautious around parked ice cream vans? Give one answer

A Children may run into the road unexpectedly
B Ice cream vans may move suddenly
C There may be traffic congestion
D Vans may block visibility

Correct Answer: A Children may run into the road unexpectedly
Explanation: Children are often more focused on ice cream than traffic, creating a risk of them running into the road.

4. What should a driver do when needing to cross a pavement, cycle lane, or cycle track? Give one answer

A Drive quickly to minimize obstruction
B Give way to pedestrians and cyclists
C Only give way to cyclists
D Sound the horn as a warning

Correct Answer: B Give way to pedestrians and cyclists
Explanation: Drivers must give way to pedestrians on pavements and cyclists using cycle lanes or tracks for safety.

5. What is important when reversing into a side road? Give one answer

A Look around the vehicle and give way to pedestrians
B Only check the rear view mirror
C Reverse quickly to avoid traffic
D Sound the horn

Correct Answer: A Look around the vehicle and give way to pedestrians
Explanation: When reversing into a side road, drivers must check all around and yield to any crossing pedestrians.

6. What should you do when turning at road junctions? Give one answer

A Accelerate through the turn
B Give way to crossing or waiting pedestrians
C Ignore pedestrians
D Only give way to vehicles

Correct Answer: B Give way to crossing or waiting pedestrians
Explanation: Pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road at junctions have priority, and drivers should yield to them.

7. Why should you be cautious when driving through road works or past rescue vehicles? Give one answer

A People may be working at the side of the road
B Road works may be unmarked
C The road surface may be uneven
D Traffic may be redirected

Correct Answer: A People may be working at the side of the road
Explanation: Road works or rescue operations often involve people working close to the road, necessitating careful driving.

8. What should you do if the pavement is closed for street repairs? Give one answer

A Drive cautiously as pedestrians may use the road
B Drive normally
C Speed up to pass the area quickly
D Use the pavement if necessary

Correct Answer: A Drive cautiously as pedestrians may use the road
Explanation: When pavements are closed, pedestrians might have to walk on the road, requiring drivers to be extra cautious.

9. How should you approach pedestrians on narrow rural roads without footways? Give one answer

A Honk to alert pedestrians to move
B Maintain regular speed
C Only slow down if pedestrians are in groups
D Slow down and be prepared to stop, giving them room

Correct Answer: D Slow down and be prepared to stop, giving them room
Explanation: On narrow rural roads without footways, drivers should slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians' safety.

10. What is required when approaching zebra and parallel crossings? Give one answer

A Give way to pedestrians and cyclists on the crossing
B Only stop for large groups
C Treat it like any other road junction
D Wait for a signal from pedestrians

Correct Answer: A Give way to pedestrians and cyclists on the crossing
Explanation: Drivers must give way to pedestrians and cyclists on zebra and parallel crossings as per traffic regulations.

11. What priority do pedestrians have at junctions or side roads? Give one answer

A No priority
B Priority only at marked crossings
C Priority only during daylight hours
D Priority when crossing ahead of you

Correct Answer: D Priority when crossing ahead of you
Explanation: Pedestrians crossing at a junction or side road have priority, and drivers should give way to them.