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Rule 256 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 256. 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. Who do signals on the central reservation apply to? Give one answer
A All lanes
B Only left lanes
C Only outer lanes
D Only right lanes
Correct Answer: A All lanes
Explanation: Signals situated on the central reservation apply to all lanes, not just specific ones.
2. Where might you find separate signals for each lane on busy roads? Give one answer
A At intersections
B On the central reservation
C On the roadside
D Overhead
Correct Answer: D Overhead
Explanation: On very busy stretches, signals may be overhead with a separate signal for each lane.
3. What type of road layout features signals on the central reservation? Give one answer
A Busy stretches
B One-way streets
C Residential areas
D Rural roads
Correct Answer: A Busy stretches
Explanation: Signals on the central reservation are characteristic of very busy road stretches.
4. How are traffic signals typically arranged on very busy roads? Give one answer
A Flashing signals only
B Manual signals
C Separate signal for each lane
D Single signal for all lanes
Correct Answer: C Separate signal for each lane
Explanation: On very busy stretches, there may be a separate signal for each lane, often overhead.