Highway Code Knowledge check.

1. The Highway Code states that the first thing you should do after
having an accident is...

2. Is a PCO driver exempt from wearing a seatbelt whilst carrying a

passenger?

3. What does the Highway Code say regarding the use of the vehicle’s
HORN?

4. According to the Highway Code a driver may park his vehicle facing
against the traffic flow with their headlights on. Is this true or false?

5. What does the Highway Code say regarding stopping in the zigzag
areas of a pedestrian crossing?

6. The Highway Code states that you MUST give something to a

pedestrian on a zebra crossing. What is it?

7. What are the rules regarding a flashing amber light on a pelican

crossing?

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8. The Highway Code tells us that there a 12 places that we should not
stop our vehicle unless forced to do so by stationary traffic. Can you
identify 6 of these?

1. 4.

2. 5.

3. 6.

9. The Highway Code tells us that there is a certain distance that we

have to park from a junction. What is that distance?

10. Are you allowed to park partially or wholly on the pavement in

London? Please explain your answer.

11. What does the Highway Code regarding the use of lights in adverse
weather conditions?

12. What happens to your stopping distances in wet weather?

13. What does the Highway Code say about the use of fog lamps?

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14. The Highway Code gives 8 places that you should drive carefully
and slowly please identify four of these?

15. If you see a pedestrian walking with a white stick with red
bands what does this indicate?

16. According to the Highway Code how should you pass a horse and
rider?

17. What does the Highway Code tell you to do if you wish to turn your
vehicle round?

18. Can you reverse from a side road into a major road?

19. Does the Highway Code state that you have to carry your driving
documents with you at all times?

20. The Highway Code states that you must do four things before
moving off. What are they?

1. 3.

2. 4.

21. The highway code states that there are 5 things that you should be
doing when driving that help you maintain control of your vehicle
and the safety of your passengers. Can you identify three of them?
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2.

3.

22. What does the Highway Code say about use of mirrors?

23. Before overtaking the Highway Code says you should consider three
things what are they?

1.

2.

3.

24. There are five times that you should not overtake what are
they?

1. 4.

2. 5.

3.

25. When at a junction you should take extra care. What other road
users does the Highway Code you should be aware of?

26. What is the rule for dealing with a box junction?

27. When turning right, you need to do four things. What are they?
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2. 4.

28. When approaching a roundabout, the Highway Code states that you
have to give way to two sets of people. Can you identify who they
are?

1.

2.

29. What does the Highway Code tell a pedestrian to do if there is no

pavement?

30. The Highway Code states there are three ways in which you must
not drive. What are they?

1.

2.

3.