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In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs?

Select one answer A 50 mph B 40 mph C 30 mph D 60 mph

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the presence of street lights generally indicates that there's a 30 mph speed limit, unless signs tell you otherwise. In Wales, street lights indicate a 20 mph limit, unless signs show otherwise.

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You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

Select one answer A The lane must be used by motorcyclists in heavy traffic B Cyclists can travel in both directions in that lane C You should not drive in the lane unless it's unavoidable D There's a reduced speed limit for motor vehicles using the lane

Cycle lanes are marked with either a solid or a broken white line. If the line is solid, you should check the times of operation shown on the signs, and not drive or park in the lane during those times. If the line is broken, you should not drive or park in the lane unless it's unavoidable.

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A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

Select one answer A 50 mph B 30 mph C 40 mph D 60 mph

When you're towing a trailer, a reduced speed limit also applies on dual carriageways and motorways. These lower speed limits apply to vehicles pulling all sorts of trailers, including caravans and horse boxes.

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What does this sign mean?

Select one answer A Minimum speed 30 mph B End of maximum speed C Maximum speed 30 mph D End of minimum speed

The red slash through the sign indicates that the restriction has ended. In this case, the restriction was a minimum speed limit of 30 mph.

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Where will you see these red and white markers?

Select one answer A Approaching a concealed speed limit sign B Approaching the end of a motorway C Approaching a concealed level crossing D Approaching the end of a dual carriageway

If there's a bend just before a level crossing, you may not be able to see the level-crossing barriers or waiting traffic. These signs give you an early warning that you may find these hazards just around the bend.

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What's the meaning of this sign?

Select one answer A No entry B School crossing patrol C Waiting restrictions D National speed limit

This sign indicates that there are waiting restrictions. It's normally accompanied by details of when the restrictions are in force. Details of most signs in common use are shown in The Highway Code. For more comprehensive coverage, see Know Your Traffic Signs.

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When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

Select one answer A When you're using cruise control B When you're overtaking or turning right C When you're turning right only D When you're overtaking only

You should normally use the left-hand lane on any dual carriageway unless you're overtaking or turning right. When overtaking on a dual carriageway, look for vehicles ahead that are turning right. They may be slowing or stopped. You need to see them in good time so that you can take appropriate action.

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You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

Select one answer A In a designated parking space B At or near a bus stop C Near the brow of a hill D On the approach to a level crossing

It may be tempting to park where you should not while you run a quick errand. Careless parking is a selfish act and could endanger other road users.

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When must you stop your vehicle?

Select one answer A At a junction where there are ‘give way’ lines B Before merging onto a motorway C If you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury D At the end of a one-way street

You must stop your vehicle when signalled to do so by a • police, DVSA or traffic officer • traffic warden • school crossing patrol • red traffic light. You must also stop if you're involved in an incident that causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property.

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You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

Select one answer A When there are no yellow lines B If the line nearest to you is broken C To pick up or set down passengers D During daylight hours only

You must not park or stop on a road marked with double white lines (even where one of the lines is broken) except to pick up or set down passengers.

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In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs?

You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

A single carriageway road has this sign. What's the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

What does this sign mean?

Where will you see these red and white markers?

What's the meaning of this sign?

When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

When must you stop your vehicle?

You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

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