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Rule 259 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 259. There are 6 questions in this test. You need to answer 5 out of 6 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 joining a motorway? Give one answer
A Directly move to the right lane
B Ignore other vehicles
C Match speed with traffic
D Stop before joining
Correct Answer: C Match speed with traffic
Explanation: You should match your speed to safely fit into the traffic flow in the left-hand lane.
2. What should you not do when joining a motorway? Give one answer
A Check mirrors
B Cross solid white lines
C Drive at a constant speed
D Use indicators
Correct Answer: B Cross solid white lines
Explanation: You should not cross solid white lines that separate lanes when joining a motorway.
3. Where do you normally join a motorway from? Give one answer
A A main road
B A pedestrian crossing
C A roundabout
D A slip road
Correct Answer: D A slip road
Explanation: Normally, you join a motorway from a slip road or from an adjoining motorway.
4. When joining a motorway, what should you give priority to? Give one answer
A Cyclists
B Pedestrians
C Traffic already on the motorway
D Traffic on the slip road
Correct Answer: C Traffic already on the motorway
Explanation: You should give priority to traffic already on the motorway when joining.
5. What should you do if the slip road continues as an extra lane? Give one answer
A Immediately change lanes
B Reduce your speed
C Stay on the slip road
D Stop and check
Correct Answer: C Stay on the slip road
Explanation: Stay on the slip road if it continues as an extra lane on the motorway.
6. How long should you remain in the left-hand lane after joining a motorway? Give one answer
A For a short distance
B For at least 10 miles
C Long enough to adjust speed
D Until the next exit
Correct Answer: C Long enough to adjust speed
Explanation: Remain in the left-hand lane long enough to adjust to the speed of traffic before considering overtaking.