Rule 222 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 222. 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 should you do when your view is blocked by a large vehicle? Give one answer

A Flash your lights to signal them
B Follow more closely
C Increase your separation distance
D Overtake immediately

Correct Answer: C Increase your separation distance
Explanation: Increasing the separation distance when your view is blocked by a large vehicle improves your ability to see and plan ahead.

2. Why should you be patient when following a large vehicle? Give one answer

A They are more difficult to manoeuvre
B They are subject to lower speed limits
C They often make frequent stops
D They usually carry fragile goods

Correct Answer: B They are subject to lower speed limits
Explanation: Being patient is important as larger vehicles are subject to lower speed limits and may have speed limiting devices.

3. What is the maximum speed of many large vehicles due to speed limiters? Give one answer

A 50 mph (80 km/h)
B 56 mph (90 km/h) even on a motorway
C 60 mph (96 km/h)
D 70 mph (112 km/h)

Correct Answer: B 56 mph (90 km/h) even on a motorway
Explanation: Many large vehicles may have speed limiting devices fitted, restricting their speed to 56 mph (90 km/h) even on motorways.