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Rule 264 Test

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These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 264. There are 7 questions in this test. You need to answer 6 out of 7 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 in the left-hand lane on a motorway? Give one answer
A Only at night
B Only during heavy traffic
C When overtaking
D When the road ahead is clear
Correct Answer: D When the road ahead is clear
Explanation: You should drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear, according to Highway Code Rule 264.
2. What should you do after overtaking on a motorway? Give one answer
A Continue in the same lane
B Increase your speed
C Return to the left-hand lane
D Stop and check
Correct Answer: C Return to the left-hand lane
Explanation: After overtaking, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as safely possible.
3. Which vehicles should remain in the left-hand lane unless overtaking? Give one answer
A All large vehicles
B Emergency vehicles
C Only motorcycles
D Slow-moving or speed-restricted
Correct Answer: D Slow-moving or speed-restricted
Explanation: Slow-moving or speed-restricted vehicles should always remain in the left-hand lane unless overtaking.
4. When is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder? Give one answer
A At any time
B For overtaking
C In an emergency or if directed
D When traffic is slow
Correct Answer: C In an emergency or if directed
Explanation: You must not drive on the hard shoulder except in an emergency or if directed by police, traffic officers, or signs.
5. What legislation relates to driving on motorways in England and Wales? Give one answer
A Highway Code Rule 260
B Motor Vehicle Act 1990
C Motorways Traffic Regulations 1982
D Road Traffic Act 2002
Correct Answer: C Motorways Traffic Regulations 1982
Explanation: The Motorways Traffic (England and Wales) Regulations 1982 govern driving on motorways in England and Wales.
6. Under which regulation can you be penalised for not following motorway rules in Scotland? Give one answer
A Motorways Traffic (Scotland) Regulations 1995
B National Speed Limit Order
C Road Safety Act 1974
D Scottish Highway Code
Correct Answer: A Motorways Traffic (Scotland) Regulations 1995
Explanation: The Motorways Traffic (Scotland) Regulations 1995 apply for motorway rules in Scotland.
7. Which Act amends the penalties for road traffic offences? Give one answer
A Driving Standards Act 1999
B National Highways Act 1994
C Road Traffic Act 1988 amended by Traffic Management Act
D Vehicle and Road Safety Act 1986
Correct Answer: C Road Traffic Act 1988 amended by Traffic Management Act
Explanation: The Road Traffic Act 1988, amended by the Traffic Management Act, includes sections on penalties for road traffic offences.