Rule 220 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 220. There are 3 questions in this test. You need to answer 2 out of 3 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. What is the maximum speed of powered vehicles used by disabled people? Give one answer

A 10 mph (16 km/h)
B 15 mph (24 km/h)
C 20 mph (32 km/h)
D 8 mph (12 km/h)

Correct Answer: D 8 mph (12 km/h)
Explanation: Powered vehicles used by disabled people have a maximum speed of 8 mph (12 km/h).

2. On which type of road must powered vehicles for disabled people have a flashing amber beacon? Give one answer

A On a dual carriageway where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h)
B On all public roads
C Only in residential areas
D Only on roads with a speed limit below 50 mph

Correct Answer: A On a dual carriageway where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h)
Explanation: Powered vehicles used by disabled people must have a flashing amber beacon on dual carriageways where the speed limit exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h).

3. Why might you not always have advance warning of a powered vehicle used by a disabled person? Give one answer

A These vehicles are typically silent
B They are exempt from giving advance warning
C They may not have a flashing amber beacon on other roads
D They usually travel on pavements only

Correct Answer: C They may not have a flashing amber beacon on other roads
Explanation: On roads other than dual carriageways with speed limits exceeding 50 mph, powered vehicles for disabled people may not have a flashing amber beacon as a warning.