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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
United Kingdom
True/false 17 United Kingdom 32 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 599
You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

551. You should always wear a seat belt, even on short trips.

✓ True.
False.

Seat belts reduce the risk of serious injury and should be worn on every trip, even short ones.

Driver wearing a seat belt for a car journey
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What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

552. What can happen if you use the brakes continuously on a long descent?

The engine may automatically slow the vehicle.
The brakes will automatically cool while being used.
✓ The brakes may overheat and become less effective.
The brakes may become more effective as they heat up.

Continuous braking can cause the brakes to overheat and fade, reducing braking performance. Use a lower gear to help control speed with engine braking.

Vehicle braking during a long descent
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

553. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Seat-belt reminder.
✓ Airbag system warning.
Power-steering warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

554. Why are roads especially slippery during rain after a dry period?

Cold rain quickly reduces the tyre pressure.
Tyres need time to adjust to a wet road.
✓ Oil, dust, and dirt mix with water on the road surface.
Rain temporarily reduces the weight of the vehicle.

After a dry period, oil and dirt can build up on the road. The first rain mixes with them and can make the surface very slippery.

Rain falling on a road after dry weather
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Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

555. Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

Large vehicles always have priority when turning.
Blind spots matter only when a vehicle is reversing.
✓ The driver may not be able to see them.
The driver can always hear a cyclist beside the vehicle.

Buses and trucks have large areas where the driver cannot see cyclists, especially beside the vehicle and near turns.

Cyclist in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What should you do when driving on icy roads?

556. What should you do when driving on icy roads?

Brake firmly before bends to reduce speed.
Follow the vehicle ahead more closely for guidance.
✓ Drive slowly and avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration.
Maintain normal speed if the road appears clear.

Ice greatly reduces tyre grip. Drive gently, keep extra distance, and avoid sudden movements that could cause a skid.

Vehicle travelling on an icy road
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What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in United Kingdom?

557. What colour is normally used for the centre line separating opposing traffic in United Kingdom?

Yellow.
✓ White.

Roads in United Kingdom normally use a white centre line to separate traffic travelling in opposite directions.

Centre-line markings separating opposing traffic
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Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

558. Which gear is used to drive a manual vehicle backwards?

2nd gear.
1st gear.
✓ R (Reverse).
Neutral.

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive a manual vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before Reverse is selected.

Manual gear lever and gear-selection pattern
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What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

559. What should you do if fuel spills while you are refuelling?

Ignore the spill if only a small amount escaped.
Continue filling the tank and clean it up afterwards.
Wash the spill away with water and continue refuelling.
✓ Stop refuelling, avoid ignition sources, and alert station staff.

If fuel is spilled, stop refuelling immediately and keep flames, sparks, and other ignition sources away. Do not start the vehicle until the situation is safe. Alert filling-station staff and follow their instructions for dealing with the spill.

Fuel spilled during refuelling
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How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

560. How should a disabled vehicle be towed?

With nobody controlling the disabled vehicle.
At the highest possible safe speed.
Without checking the steering or brakes.
✓ Use approved towing points and a method permitted by local rules.

Incorrect towing can damage the vehicle or cause loss of control. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local rules, and use professional recovery when the correct procedure is uncertain.

Disabled vehicle being towed
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Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

561. Why should you avoid resting your foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

✓ It can cause unnecessary clutch wear.
It can lock the steering.
It can increase tyre pressure.
It can apply the parking brake.

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal can apply slight pressure to the clutch mechanism and cause unnecessary wear. Keep your left foot off the clutch when it is not needed.

Foot position near the clutch pedal
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What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

562. What should you do if it is unsafe to leave a stranded vehicle?

✓ Stay inside, use hazard lights, and call the emergency services.
Try to push the vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Leave the vehicle and wait beside it for help.
Switch off all lights to preserve the battery.

If leaving the vehicle would put you in greater danger, remain restrained, make the vehicle visible, contact the emergency services, and follow their instructions.

Vehicle stranded among moving traffic
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Are bicycle lights required at night in United Kingdom?

563. Are bicycle lights required at night in United Kingdom?

No.
✓ Yes.

Cyclists in United Kingdom are generally required to use bicycle lights at night.

Bicycle lights used at night
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What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

564. What should you do before driving away after charging an electric vehicle?

Place the cable loosely beside the charging bay.
Drive forward slowly to disconnect the plug.
Leave the charging flap open so it can cool.
✓ Disconnect the charging cable and secure it properly.

Before driving away, disconnect the charging cable correctly and return it to the charger or store it securely in the vehicle, as appropriate. Close the charging port and check that the area around the vehicle is clear.

Disconnecting an electric vehicle after charging
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Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

565. Why can fog make it difficult to judge the speed of other vehicles?

Fog makes road markings appear closer together.
✓ Limited visibility makes distances and movement harder to estimate.
Fog makes vehicles appear larger than they are.
Fog changes the way mirrors show moving vehicles.

Fog reduces visual information, making it harder to judge how far away another vehicle is and how quickly it is approaching.

Other traffic partly obscured by fog
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Why should you obey traffic signs?

566. Why should you obey traffic signs?

To make other drivers responsible for your safety.
To avoid checking for other road users.
To let you drive at the maximum permitted speed.
✓ To improve safety for everyone.

Traffic signs help organise traffic and improve safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Traffic signs using Vienna-style designs
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What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

567. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?

Turn up the radio to stay alert.
Drink coffee and continue without stopping.
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner.
✓ Stop in a safe place and take a break.

Driving while tired reduces concentration and reaction time. Stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Tired driver taking a break from a journey
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Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

568. Why should motorcyclists take extra care on wet road markings?

They can make the brakes overheat.
They can prevent the indicators from working.
✓ They can provide less grip than the surrounding road.
They can increase the motorcycle's engine temperature.

Wet painted road markings can provide less grip than the surrounding road surface. Ride smoothly over them and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering that could cause the tyres to lose grip.

Motorcycle approaching wet painted road markings
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What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

569. What is the purpose of the manual parking brake?

To slow the vehicle during normal driving.
To disengage the clutch.
✓ To help keep the vehicle stationary when parked.
To select reverse gear.

The manual parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary when parked. It is normally applied by pulling up the handbrake lever and released before driving away.

Manual handbrake lever in a vehicle
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

570. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

Look behind only after starting the turn.
✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
Signal and turn without checking behind.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

571. How should a passenger normally sit on a motorcycle?

Sideways so they can get off more easily.
As far back as possible without using the footrests.
Standing on the footrests when the road is uneven.
✓ Securely on the passenger seat with both feet on the footrests.

A motorcycle passenger should sit securely on the designated passenger seat, keep both feet on the footrests and avoid sudden movements that could affect the motorcycle's balance and stability.

Passenger seated on a motorcycle with feet on the footrests
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

572. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

Steer rapidly from side to side.
✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want to travel.
Apply the parking brake to straighten the vehicle.
Press the brake pedal hard and hold it.

Avoid sudden braking or steering. Look where you want to go and use gentle controls while the tyres regain grip.

Vehicle skidding on an icy road
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What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

573. What should you do if another road user makes a mistake?

Use your horn repeatedly to express your frustration.
Keep your course and expect them to correct their mistake.
✓ Stay calm and avoid creating more danger.
Immediately overtake them to get past the situation.

Road users can make mistakes. Staying calm and reacting safely helps prevent crashes.

Driver responding to another road user's mistake
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

574. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Direction indicators.
Dipped headlights.
Main beam.
Hazard warning lights.

This symbol indicates that a direction indicator is operating. The flashing indicator shows the direction in which the driver intends to turn or change position on the road.

Direction-indicator symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

575. What should you do if you have taken drugs that may impair your driving?

✓ Do not drive.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.
Drive only on familiar roads.
Wait until you feel more confident.

Drugs can impair judgement, coordination, concentration, and reaction time. Their effects can be unpredictable and may continue after you feel that the main effects have passed. Do not drive while impaired.

Drug impairment and the decision not to drive
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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

576. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To improve engine cooling.
To reduce fuel consumption.
✓ To see the road clearly.
To make the headlights brighter.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

577. Why should you switch on dipped headlights before entering a tunnel?

✓ To improve visibility and help other road users see you.
To prevent the tunnel lights from becoming too bright.
To reduce fuel consumption.
To reduce tyre wear inside the tunnel.

Tunnel lighting may be much darker than daylight. Dipped headlights help you see and make your vehicle more visible.

Vehicle using dipped headlights before entering a tunnel
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Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

578. Where should you change a wheel after a puncture?

Where the puncture occurred, as long as the hazard lights are on.
✓ On firm, level ground well away from moving traffic.
On soft ground if the jack appears stable.
On a slight slope if the parking brake is applied.

The vehicle must be stable and protected from traffic. Apply the parking brake and follow the manufacturer's wheel-changing instructions.

Wheel change on firm ground away from traffic
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Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

579. Does opening a window make an alcohol-impaired driver safe?

Yes, if you also drink some water.
Yes, because fresh air helps you sober up.
✓ No, fresh air does not remove alcohol from the body.
Yes, if you feel more awake afterwards.

Fresh air may make someone feel more awake, but it does not reduce their alcohol concentration or restore safe driving ability.

Open car window and an alcohol-impaired driver
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

580. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

False.
✓ True.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

Driver adjusting a mirror before setting off
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

581. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Door open.
✓ Seat belt not fastened.
Airbag-system warning.

This symbol is a seat-belt reminder. It indicates that the driver or another detected occupant has not fastened their seat belt.

Seat-belt reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

582. What should you do if an EV charging cable or connector is damaged?

✓ Do not use it, and report or arrange repair of the damage.
Hold the damaged section away from the vehicle.
Use it if the vehicle still begins charging.
Cover the damaged area and continue charging.

Do not use a damaged charging cable or connector. Damage can create a risk of electric shock, overheating, or fire. Use suitable undamaged charging equipment and report the fault or arrange professional repair or replacement.

Damaged electric-vehicle charging cable or connector
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What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

583. What should you do when approaching a temporary lane closure?

✓ Follow the temporary signs and merge safely when required.
Merge without checking if traffic is moving slowly.
Ignore the temporary signs if your lane is still open.
Follow construction vehicles through the closed lane.

Observe the temporary signs, adjust your speed, and merge safely according to the traffic situation and local rules.

Temporary traffic-lane closure ahead
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What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

584. What should you do if you realise you have put the wrong fuel in your vehicle?

Rev the engine briefly to mix the fuels.
✓ Do not start the engine, and seek assistance.
Start the engine and drive slowly to use the fuel.
Drive until the fuel warning light comes on.

If you have used the wrong fuel, do not start the engine. Starting it can circulate the incorrect fuel and cause further damage. If possible, avoid switching on the ignition and seek appropriate roadside or workshop assistance.

Fuel nozzle and the risk of misfuelling
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What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

585. What should you avoid if your vehicle loses grip on a wet road?

✓ Sudden braking or sharp steering.
Looking ahead and staying alert.
Holding the steering wheel firmly.
Easing off the accelerator gradually.

Abrupt inputs can upset the vehicle further. Smooth control gives the tyres a better chance to regain grip.

Vehicle losing grip on a wet road
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Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

586. Why should you be careful when driving beside a bus at a stop?

The road surface is usually more slippery near bus stops.
Bus stops usually have a lower speed limit.
✓ Passengers may step out or cross near the bus.
Vehicles beside a bus must always stop and wait.

Stopped buses can hide pedestrians, and passengers may cross unexpectedly. Slow down and be ready to react.

Vehicle passing a bus at a stop
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How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

587. How should tyre pressure normally be checked?

By looking at whether the tyres appear firm.
Using the maximum pressure shown on the tyre.
Only by a certified maintenance service.
✓ When the tyres are cold, using the manufacturer's recommended pressure.

Tyre pressure rises as tyres become warm. Check them when cold and use the pressure specified on the vehicle label or in the owner's manual.

Checking a vehicle's tyre pressure
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What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

588. What should you normally do before starting an automatic vehicle?

✓ Select P or N and press the brake pedal.
Select R and release the parking brake.
Leave the selector between two positions.
Select D and press the accelerator.

Before starting an automatic vehicle, make sure P (Park) or N (Neutral) is selected and press the brake pedal. Many automatic vehicles will only allow the engine to start when these conditions are met.

Gear selector and brake before starting an automatic vehicle
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What is the minimum age for riding a moped in United Kingdom?

589. What is the minimum age for riding a moped in United Kingdom?

18 years.
14 years.
15 years.
✓ 16 years.

The minimum age for riding a moped in United Kingdom is generally 16 years.

Minimum age for riding a moped
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It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

590. It is safer to drive faster than the speed limit when overtaking.

True.
✓ False.

You must still drive safely and obey traffic laws. Speeding increases risk and is not automatically justified by overtaking.

Vehicle overtaking another road user
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What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

591. What should you do if a tyre has a deep cut, bulge, or exposed cords?

Increase the tyre pressure and continue driving.
Move the damaged tyre to another wheel position.
✓ Stop using the tyre and arrange professional inspection or replacement.
Cover the damaged area and keep using the tyre.

Cuts, bulges, and exposed cords can indicate serious structural damage. The tyre may fail suddenly and should not be used normally.

Damaged vehicle tyre requiring inspection
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

592. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air conditioning.
Air recirculation.
Seat heating.
✓ Cabin temperature adjustment.

This control adjusts the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin. Turning it towards the blue side lowers the selected temperature, while turning it towards the red side raises it.

Control for adjusting the cabin temperature
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Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

593. Why should you notice the location of emergency exits in a tunnel?

✓ You may need to reach one quickly during an emergency.
They show where overtaking is prohibited.
Pedestrians may be crossing near them.
They provide shortcuts to nearby roads.

Knowing where emergency exits and refuge areas are located can save valuable time during a fire, collision, or evacuation.

Emergency exit inside a road tunnel
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

594. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Seat ventilation.
Heated steering wheel.
✓ Seat heating.
Rear window demister.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

595. Why should you take extra care when crossing a tram or bus lane?

You only need to check for traffic from one direction.
Cars always have priority over trams and buses.
Trams and buses must always stop before crossings.
✓ A tram or bus may approach quickly.

Check carefully before crossing or entering a tram or bus lane. Trams cannot steer around obstacles, and both trams and buses may need significant distance to stop.

Traffic crossing a lane used by public transport
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Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

596. Which foot should normally operate the brake and accelerator in an automatic vehicle?

Both feet together.
Either foot at the same time.
The left foot.
✓ The right foot.

In an automatic vehicle, the right foot should normally operate both the brake and accelerator pedals. The left foot should rest on the footrest to reduce the risk of pressing both pedals at the same time.

Right-foot control of an automatic vehicle's pedals
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

597. What is the purpose of cruise control?

To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.
To steer the vehicle automatically.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

598. What should you do with the parking brake before leaving a parked vehicle?

Leave it partly applied.
Apply it only on a slope.
✓ Apply it securely.
Release it completely.

Before leaving a parked vehicle, apply the parking brake securely to help prevent unintended movement. Also select the appropriate gear or transmission position for parking.

Securing a parked vehicle with the parking brake
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Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

599. Why should you keep the driver's footwell free of loose objects?

They could block the footwell ventilation.
✓ They could roll into the pedals and interfere with control.
They could make it harder to adjust the driver's seat.
They could make the pedals noisier to operate.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell, such as bottles, cans, or rubbish, can roll into the pedal area and interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch. Keep the footwell clear so you can operate the pedals safely and without obstruction.

Loose objects in the driver's footwell
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