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Rule 294 Test

These questions are based on Highway Code Rule 294. There are 5 questions in this test. You need to answer 4 out of 5 to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. Who must use the railway telephone before crossing? Give one answer
A All drivers
B Drivers of fast-moving vehicles
C Drivers of large or slow-moving vehicles
D Pedestrians
Correct Answer: C Drivers of large or slow-moving vehicles
Explanation: Drivers of large or slow-moving vehicles must use the railway telephone due to the risk of not clearing the crossing in time.
2. Under which law must you obey railway crossing signs? Give one answer
A Highway Act 1959
B Public Road Safety Act 1990
C Road Traffic Act 1988
D Vehicle Operation Act 2001
Correct Answer: C Road Traffic Act 1988
Explanation: The Road Traffic Act 1988 includes regulations that require compliance with railway crossing signs.
3. When is it mandatory to call the railway telephone after crossing? Give one answer
A Always
B If requested to do so
C Never
D Only in emergencies
Correct Answer: B If requested to do so
Explanation: It's mandatory to call the railway telephone after crossing if there's a sign requesting to do so.
4. What type of vehicle poses a risk of grounding at crossings? Give one answer
A Electric vehicles
B High-speed vehicles
C Long, low vehicles
D Motorbikes
Correct Answer: C Long, low vehicles
Explanation: Long, low vehicles have a risk of grounding at crossings, necessitating extra caution.
5. Which regulation relates to obeying railway crossing signs? Give one answer
A Driving Standards Act 2004
B Road Maintenance Regulations 1998
C The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
D Vehicle Safety Standards 2010
Correct Answer: C The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002
Explanation: The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 includes provisions for obeying railway crossing