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Question 1Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

On a Dutch road, what does a circular sign with a red border and a white centre generally indicate?

  1. A prohibition or restriction Correct answer.
  2. A mandatory instruction
  3. A warning of danger ahead
  4. A parking facility

Explanation

In the Dutch system, circular signs with a red ring belong to the prohibition family: they forbid or restrict a movement or class of traffic. Warning signs are triangular, and mandatory instructions use blue circles. The red ring is the visual cue that a rule is being imposed on the driver.

Question 2Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a triangular sign with a red border and a symbol of a pedestrian crossing warn the driver about?

  1. A pedestrian crossing ahead Correct answer.
  2. A footpath closed to vehicles
  3. A school playground
  4. A pedestrian zone entry

Explanation

Triangular red-bordered signs are warning signs, and the pedestrian-crossing symbol warns that a marked crossing is approaching. The driver should anticipate people stepping onto the carriageway and reduce speed. It does not by itself change the right-of-way rules at the crossing.

Question 3Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A blue circular sign shows a white bicycle. What is the driver's obligation?

  1. A cycle race is in progress
  2. Cyclists must give way at the next junction
  3. Cyclists are prohibited from this route
  4. This route is reserved for cyclists and other traffic must keep off Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions, and a bicycle pictogram on one designates a compulsory cycle track or cycle route. Motor vehicles may not use that facility. The sign creates an obligation rather than a mere suggestion.

Question 4Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What is the meaning of a solid white line along the centre of the carriageway?

  1. Overtaking across it is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. It separates traffic moving in the same direction
  3. Overtaking is permitted if the road is clear
  4. It marks the edge of a parking bay

Explanation

A continuous centre line forbids crossing it, which in practice bans overtaking manoeuvres that would take a vehicle over the line. A broken line, by contrast, may be crossed when it is safe. The solid line is a legal restriction, not merely advice.

Question 5Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

At a junction controlled by traffic lights showing a green circle, a driver intends to turn right. What must the driver do?

  1. Wait for a separate green arrow before moving
  2. Yield to oncoming traffic before completing the turn Correct answer.
  3. Sound the horn and turn immediately
  4. Proceed without checking because green grants absolute priority

Explanation

A green circle permits movement but does not remove the duty to give way to oncoming traffic when turning across it. The driver must let opposing vehicles pass before completing the turn. Only a green arrow for the intended direction would give protected passage.

Question 6Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a flashing amber light at a pelican-style crossing. What does it require?

  1. Reverse away from the crossing
  2. Treat it exactly as a red light
  3. Stop and wait until the light turns green
  4. Give way to pedestrians still on the crossing, otherwise proceed Correct answer.

Explanation

A flashing amber phase means pedestrians already on the crossing have priority, but drivers may continue if the crossing is clear. It sits between the red stop phase and the green phase. Treating it as a full stop would be incorrect and could disrupt traffic.

Question 7Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar mean?

  1. End of all restrictions
  2. One-way street begins
  3. Stop and give way
  4. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.

Explanation

The red circle with a white bar is the no-entry sign, prohibiting vehicles from entering that road from this direction. It is commonly placed at the exit of a one-way street. It differs from the stop sign, which requires a halt and a give-way check.

Question 8Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a yield sign (give-way triangle) at a junction. What is the correct behaviour?

  1. Stop completely in every case
  2. Ignore it if the priority road looks empty
  3. Slow down and give way to traffic on the priority road Correct answer.
  4. Accelerate to merge ahead of priority traffic

Explanation

The yield sign requires the driver to give way to traffic on the road being joined, slowing or stopping as needed. A complete stop is only mandatory where a stop sign or markings require it. The obligation applies even when the road appears empty, since approaching vehicles may be hidden.

Question 9Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a broken white line with long dashes and short gaps along the centre of the road indicate?

  1. The edge of the carriageway
  2. A parking restriction zone
  3. A lane reserved for buses
  4. A warning line that should not normally be crossed Correct answer.

Explanation

A warning line uses long dashes with short gaps to signal a hazard such as a bend, junction or reduced visibility, and drivers should avoid crossing it. It is distinct from an ordinary broken line, which may be crossed freely when safe. Its purpose is to discourage overtaking where risk is elevated.

Question 10Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A rectangular blue sign shows a white arrow pointing down a road with a car symbol. What does it indicate?

  1. A compulsory left turn
  2. A dead end ahead
  3. A one-way street in the direction of the arrow Correct answer.
  4. A motorway entrance

Explanation

The blue rectangular one-way sign with an arrow confirms that traffic flows only in the arrow's direction. Drivers may not travel against it. It is informational rather than a prohibition sign, though entering against the flow is still unlawful.

Question 11Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

At an unmarked junction where no signs or markings indicate priority, what is the default rule in the Netherlands?

  1. Traffic from the right has priority Correct answer.
  2. The faster vehicle has priority
  3. Whoever arrives first always has priority
  4. Traffic on the wider road has priority

Explanation

Where priority is not regulated by signs or markings, the general rule is that drivers must give way to traffic approaching from the right. Road width and vehicle speed are irrelevant to the rule. Arrival order only matters as a practical courtesy, not as a legal priority rule.

Question 12Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a sign with a red border showing a black car and a red car side by side. What does it mean?

  1. Two-way traffic ahead
  2. No parking for cars
  3. Carpool lane begins
  4. No overtaking by motor vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

The red-ringed sign with a black and a red car prohibits overtaking by motor vehicles. It is typically placed where visibility or road width makes passing unsafe. It applies to motor vehicles generally, not to cycles or pedestrians.

Question 13Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver is in a lane marked with a white bicycle symbol and a solid line separating it from the car lane. What does this mean?

  1. It is a loading bay for deliveries
  2. The lane is reserved for cyclists and cars must not enter it Correct answer.
  3. It is a hard shoulder for emergencies
  4. Cars may use it when traffic is heavy

Explanation

A solid line plus a bicycle symbol designates a cycle lane reserved for cyclists, which motor vehicles must not enter. The solid line reinforces the restriction and should not be crossed. Using it as a shortcut or overflow lane is unlawful.

Question 14Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What is the purpose of a yellow zigzag line marked along the kerb near a school?

  1. To keep the area clear for crossing children and prohibit stopping Correct answer.
  2. To show where parking is allowed
  3. To mark a taxi rank
  4. To indicate a bus stop

Explanation

Yellow zigzag markings outside schools warn drivers that children may cross and that stopping or parking there is prohibited. Keeping the zone clear preserves sight lines for children and drivers. The marking works together with the school warning signs.

Question 15Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular sign showing a traffic light symbol. What should the driver expect?

  1. A pedestrian crossing without lights
  2. A level crossing with barriers
  3. Traffic lights ahead that may not be visible in time Correct answer.
  4. A tunnel entrance

Explanation

The triangular traffic-light warning sign alerts drivers that signals are ahead, often where they could be obscured by a bend or crest. The driver should reduce speed so as to be able to stop if the light is red. It is a warning, not a signal in itself.

Question 16Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

At a roundabout marked with give-way lines and a yield sign at the entry, who has priority?

  1. Traffic already circulating on the roundabout Correct answer.
  2. Traffic entering from the left
  3. The largest vehicle at the entry
  4. Traffic entering from the right

Explanation

Where give-way markings and a yield sign control the entry, vehicles already on the roundabout have priority and entering drivers must wait. This replaces the default right-hand rule at that junction. Drivers should signal their exit and choose the correct lane in advance.

Question 17Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a blue circular sign showing a white arrow curving to the right. What does it require?

  1. Keep right of an obstacle
  2. Sharp bend to the right
  3. Right turn prohibited
  4. Turn right ahead as directed Correct answer.

Explanation

A blue circular sign gives a mandatory instruction, and the curved arrow directs drivers to turn right. It is not a warning of a bend, which uses a triangular sign. Nor is it a prohibition, which would carry a red ring.

Question 18Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a red-and-white striped barrier sign with a train symbol warn of?

  1. A railway station entrance
  2. A level crossing with barriers ahead Correct answer.
  3. A tram stop
  4. A toll booth

Explanation

The triangular sign showing a barrier or train warns of a level crossing ahead, and drivers should be prepared to stop. Where barriers exist, they govern passage when lowered. The sign is a warning, so the driver must adjust speed and be ready to halt.

Question 19Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver passes a sign showing a red circle with a blue background and a red diagonal slash over a letter P. What does it mean?

  1. Parking permitted for permit holders
  2. No parking Correct answer.
  3. No stopping at any time
  4. Paid parking zone

Explanation

A blue disc with a red border and a single red diagonal slash prohibits parking, while a double slash would prohibit stopping. The distinction matters because parking bans still allow a brief stop to set down passengers where safe. Permit or paid parking is indicated by different supplementary plates.

Question 20Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a white arrow painted on the road surface pointing straight ahead in a lane, while the lane to the right has a right-turn arrow. What is the rule?

  1. The driver must follow the direction shown for the lane they are in Correct answer.
  2. The arrows indicate parking directions
  3. Road arrows are advisory only and may be ignored
  4. The driver may turn right from the straight-ahead lane

Explanation

Lane arrows are regulatory markings: a driver in a lane marked straight ahead must continue straight and may not turn from that lane. Direction must be chosen before reaching the junction. Ignoring the arrow risks a collision with vehicles in the adjacent turn lane.

Question 21Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction where a traffic officer stands with an arm raised vertically. What does this signal require?

  1. Stop, because the officer's raised arm signals a halt for approaching traffic Correct answer.
  2. Proceed with caution
  3. Sound the horn before continuing
  4. Turn left only

Explanation

A traffic officer's raised arm is a stop signal for traffic approaching from the front and rear, and it overrides the fixed signals. Drivers must halt and await further direction. Officer signals take precedence over lights and signs.

Question 22Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a rectangular sign with a white P and a blue background plus a plate showing a parking disc symbol. What does this require?

  1. Parking is prohibited entirely
  2. Parking is allowed only with a displayed parking disc Correct answer.
  3. Parking is free without any time limit
  4. Parking is reserved for residents only

Explanation

The blue P sign permits parking, and the supplementary disc plate makes it conditional on displaying a parking disc showing arrival time. This allows enforcement of a maximum stay. Residents' permits and paid parking use different supplementary plates.

Question 23Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a solid white line along the edge of the carriageway on the right side indicate?

  1. The edge of the road, which should not normally be crossed Correct answer.
  2. A lane reserved for overtaking
  3. A parking bay boundary
  4. A bus lane boundary

Explanation

Edge lines mark the boundary of the carriageway and help drivers judge the road width, especially in poor visibility. Crossing them normally means leaving the road or entering a shoulder not intended for driving. They are guidance markings rather than prohibitions.

Question 24Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular sign showing a slippery road symbol. What is the appropriate response?

  1. Maintain speed to preserve momentum
  2. Accelerate through the hazard
  3. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct answer.
  4. Brake hard to test the surface

Explanation

The slippery-road warning tells drivers that grip may be reduced, so speed should be lowered and abrupt braking or steering avoided. Smooth inputs help prevent skidding. The sign warns of a hazard rather than imposing a specific speed limit.

Question 25Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction with a stop sign and a solid stop line. Where must the vehicle stop?

  1. Only if another vehicle is approaching
  2. Past the line to improve visibility
  3. Anywhere within five metres of the sign
  4. At the stop line, or at the junction edge if no line is visible Correct answer.

Explanation

A stop sign requires a complete halt at the stop line, and where the line is missing or obscured, at the edge of the priority road. Stopping beyond the line can obstruct priority traffic and pedestrians. The stop must be made regardless of whether other traffic is visible.

Question 26Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a circular sign with a red border containing the number 30 in black on a white background. What does this sign impose?

  1. An advisory speed of 30 km/h that may be exceeded when conditions allow
  2. A maximum speed of 30 km/h until the next speed-limit sign or the end of the restriction Correct answer.
  3. A minimum speed of 30 km/h that must be maintained on this road
  4. A speed limit of 30 km/h that applies only during school hours

Explanation

A red-bordered circle with a black number is a prohibition sign, so the number is a maximum speed in km/h. It remains in force until it is cancelled by an end-of-restriction sign, a new speed-limit sign, or a sign indicating a different limit such as a built-up area boundary. Advisory speeds are shown on rectangular blue signs, not on red circles.

Question 27Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction and sees a traffic light showing a single flashing amber lamp. What does the flashing amber signal mean at this location?

  1. Pedestrians have priority and vehicles must wait for a steady green before moving
  2. Traffic may proceed only after coming to a complete stop at the stop line
  3. The light is about to turn green, so drivers should prepare to accelerate immediately
  4. The signal is out of order, so normal priority rules apply and drivers must proceed with caution Correct answer.

Explanation

A flashing amber signal indicates that the traffic light is not regulating traffic at that moment, so drivers must fall back on the ordinary priority rules for the junction. They must still give way where required and proceed only with caution. It is not a stop command and does not grant any special right of way.

Question 28Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver is travelling on a road where a yellow line is painted along the edge of the carriageway. What does a yellow line along the kerb indicate?

  1. An overtaking prohibition along the whole length of the line
  2. A parking prohibition, meaning the vehicle may not be parked or left standing there Correct answer.
  3. A loading zone where goods vehicles may stop for up to thirty minutes
  4. A lane reserved for buses and cyclists during peak hours

Explanation

A yellow line along the kerb marks a parking prohibition, and the vehicle may not be parked or left standing along that stretch. A broken yellow line generally allows brief stopping for loading or unloading, while a continuous one forbids stopping as well. Overtaking restrictions are shown by white lines along the centre of the road, not by kerb lines.

Question 29Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a rectangular blue sign bearing a white symbol of a pedestrian crossing on a striped pole. What does this sign indicate?

  1. A bus stop where pedestrians may cross behind stopped buses
  2. A footpath that vehicles are prohibited from entering
  3. A pedestrian crossing ahead where drivers must give way to pedestrians on the crossing Correct answer.
  4. A school zone where the speed limit is reduced to 15 km/h

Explanation

A blue rectangular sign with a pedestrian-crossing symbol is an information sign warning of a pedestrian crossing ahead. Drivers must approach at a speed that allows them to stop and must give way to pedestrians who are on or about to use the crossing. It does not by itself change the speed limit or close the road to vehicles.

Question 30Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular warning sign showing a white arrow bent sharply to the left. What does this sign warn of?

  1. A sharp bend to the left ahead Correct answer.
  2. A junction where traffic from the left has priority
  3. A left lane that ends shortly
  4. A compulsory left turn at the next junction

Explanation

A triangular sign with a red border is a warning sign, and a bent arrow on it warns of a bend in the road ahead in the direction shown. The driver should reduce speed before entering the bend. A compulsory turn direction is instead shown on a blue circular sign with a white arrow.

Question 31Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a sign showing two children running, placed on a triangular white board with a red border. What is the correct response?

  1. Maintain speed but switch on the hazard warning lights
  2. Reduce speed and be ready to stop, because children may enter the road unexpectedly Correct answer.
  3. Sound the horn continuously until the school is out of sight
  4. Stop immediately and wait until the sign is passed before continuing

Explanation

This triangular sign warns that children are likely to be crossing or playing near the road, typically near a school or playground. The correct response is to slow down and be prepared to stop, because children may step into the road without warning. There is no obligation to stop at the sign itself, and horn use or hazard lights do not substitute for reducing speed.

Question 32Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a white line along the centre of the road consisting of two continuous parallel lines. What does this marking mean for the driver?

  1. Overtaking is prohibited for traffic in both directions Correct answer.
  2. Overtaking is prohibited only for traffic on the side nearest the solid line
  3. Overtaking is permitted in both directions when the road is clear
  4. The lines mark a lane reserved for oncoming buses

Explanation

A double continuous white line along the centre of the road prohibits overtaking for traffic in both directions. Neither side may cross the marking to pass another vehicle. A single continuous line combined with a broken line would instead restrict only the side nearest the continuous line.

Question 33Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a sign showing a red circle containing a black and a red car side by side. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Carrying more than one passenger in the vehicle
  2. Driving side by side with another vehicle where the sign applies Correct answer.
  3. Towing a trailer behind a passenger car
  4. Driving a red-coloured vehicle on this road

Explanation

The sign with two cars side by side inside a red circle prohibits driving abreast of another vehicle, which means overtaking is not allowed where the sign applies. It is a prohibition sign, so the restriction is binding. The colours of the cars are symbolic and do not refer to the colour of the driver's own vehicle.

Question 34Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a blue circular sign showing a white arrow pointing straight ahead. What does this sign require?

  1. Proceed straight ahead if the way is clear, but turning is also permitted
  2. Turn right at the next junction and then continue straight
  3. Follow the one-way street in the direction of the arrow
  4. Continue straight ahead only, and do not turn left or right at the junction Correct answer.

Explanation

A blue circular sign with a white arrow is a mandatory-direction sign, so the arrow shows the only direction in which the driver may proceed. At that point a turn in another direction is not permitted. The sign does not merely recommend a direction or indicate a one-way street.

Question 35Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a level crossing where a sign shows a red-and-white striped barrier with a train symbol. What does this sign warn of?

  1. A railway station entrance where vehicles may not enter
  2. A bridge that opens for passing boats
  3. A level crossing with barriers ahead where a train may pass Correct answer.
  4. A tram stop where passengers cross the road

Explanation

The sign with a barrier and a train symbol warns of a level crossing equipped with barriers ahead. Drivers should be prepared to stop if the barriers are closing or the warning lights are active. It does not mark a station entrance, a tram stop, or a opening bridge.

Question 36Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a white arrow painted on the road surface in their lane pointing straight ahead, while the lane to the right has an arrow curving right. What do these lane arrows require?

  1. The driver may choose any direction once past the arrows
  2. The driver must change to the right lane before the junction
  3. The driver must follow the direction shown for the lane they are in Correct answer.
  4. The arrows only advise the most convenient route

Explanation

Lane arrows painted on the road surface prescribe the direction that traffic in each lane must take. A driver in the straight-ahead lane must continue straight, and a driver in the right-turning lane must turn right. The arrows are binding instructions, not advice, and they do not require a lane change.

Question 37Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction where a traffic officer stands facing the driver with an arm raised vertically. What does this signal require?

  1. Sound the horn and continue through the junction
  2. Proceed with caution around the officer
  3. Stop and wait, because the raised arm means traffic facing the officer must halt Correct answer.
  4. Reverse away from the junction immediately

Explanation

A traffic officer's raised arm signals traffic facing the officer to stop. The officer's directions take precedence over traffic lights and signs at the junction. The driver must halt and wait until the officer lowers the arm or signals them to proceed.

Question 38Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red circle with a blue background and a red diagonal slash over a letter P. What does this sign mean?

  1. Parking is permitted only for permit holders
  2. A parking garage is located ahead
  3. Parking is prohibited at this location Correct answer.
  4. Parking is allowed for a maximum of one hour

Explanation

A red diagonal slash through a symbol on a prohibition sign means the activity depicted is forbidden. With a letter P inside, the sign prohibits parking at that location. A permitted parking area would instead be shown on a blue rectangular sign without a red slash.

Question 39Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a rectangular blue sign with a white P and, beneath it, a plate showing a parking disc symbol. What does this combination require?

  1. Parking is permitted, but the arrival time must be shown on a parking disc displayed in the vehicle Correct answer.
  2. Parking is permitted only for vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit
  3. Parking is prohibited except for loading and unloading
  4. Parking is permitted free of charge for an unlimited period

Explanation

The blue P sign permits parking, and the supplementary plate with a parking disc indicates that the area is controlled by a disc system. The driver must display a parking disc showing the time of arrival so that the maximum permitted parking period can be checked. Without the disc the vehicle is not parked in accordance with the restriction.

Question 40Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction controlled by a stop sign where a solid white stop line is painted across the lane. Where must the vehicle come to a stop?

  1. Anywhere before the junction, provided the driver slows down
  2. With the front wheels just past the stop line for a better view
  3. At the give-way line further into the junction
  4. At the solid stop line, and only then may the driver proceed when it is safe Correct answer.

Explanation

A solid white stop line accompanies a stop sign and marks the exact point where the vehicle must halt. The driver must come to a complete stop at the line, then give way before moving off. Stopping beyond the line or merely slowing down does not satisfy the requirement.

Question 41Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

You approach a T-junction where the road you are on ends and meets a through road. There are no signs or markings. Who has priority?

  1. Traffic already on the through road Correct answer.
  2. Traffic on the road that ends, because it is a T-junction
  3. Whichever vehicle arrives first, regardless of the through road
  4. Traffic turning right at the junction

Explanation

Where a road ends at a T-junction without signs or markings, vehicles on the terminating road must give way to traffic on the road they are joining. Priority belongs to the through road, not to whoever arrives first. A driver on the stem road should slow, look and only emerge when it is clear.

Question 42Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

At a roundabout, a driver intends to take the second exit (straight ahead). Which lane position and signal plan is normally correct?

  1. Right lane on approach, signal right throughout, then exit without a left signal
  2. Right lane on approach, signal left immediately after entering the roundabout
  3. Left lane on approach, signal right on entry and keep signalling right until leaving
  4. Left lane on approach, no signal until after passing the first exit, then signal left before the second exit Correct answer.

Explanation

For a straight-ahead exit, you normally approach in the left lane and give no signal on entry because the direction is not yet a turn. After passing the exit before yours, signal left to show you are leaving. Signalling left on entry would wrongly suggest you intend to turn off at the first exit.

Question 43Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

You are driving on a single carriageway and an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with blue lights and siren on. What is the correct response?

  1. Mount the kerb to clear the lane at once
  2. Speed up to reach the next junction before it passes
  3. Continue at a safe speed and pull over only where it is legal and safe to let it pass Correct answer.
  4. Brake sharply and stop immediately where you are

Explanation

You should help an emergency vehicle pass, but you must not break the law or create danger to do so. Keep moving at a controlled speed and pull over only where stopping is legal and safe, such as a lay-by or a clear stretch of verge. Emergency vehicles are trained to find a way past and rely on predictable behaviour from other drivers.

Question 44Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

A bus is signalling to pull out from a bus stop on your side of the road. What should you do?

  1. Maintain speed and position because you have priority
  2. Give way to the bus if you can do so safely Correct answer.
  3. Sound the horn to warn the driver
  4. Accelerate to pass before it moves

Explanation

You should give way to a bus signalling to leave a stop when it is safe to do so, allowing it to rejoin the traffic stream. This reduces the risk of the bus pulling out into your path. Only continue if stopping would itself be unsafe, for example with close following traffic.

Question 45Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you normally use for steady cruising when the road is clear?

  1. The middle lane
  2. The right lane
  3. Any lane, provided you keep to the speed limit
  4. The left lane Correct answer.

Explanation

The normal driving lane on a motorway is the left lane when traffic is clear. Middle and right lanes are overtaking lanes and should be used only while passing slower traffic. Remaining in a middle or right lane when the left is clear obstructs other traffic and is an offence in many jurisdictions.

Question 46Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

You are following a cyclist on a narrow road and want to overtake. What is the safest approach?

  1. Overtake on a blind bend if no oncoming vehicle is visible
  2. Pass closely and quickly so the manoeuvre takes less time
  3. Wait until there is a clear gap and pass with a wide berth, allowing for the cyclist swerving Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn continuously until the cyclist moves aside

Explanation

Cyclists may need to swerve for potholes, drains or wind, so you should leave a generous lateral gap and only overtake when you can see far enough ahead. On a narrow road this often means waiting. Passing closely or on a blind bend endangers the cyclist and any oncoming traffic.

Question 47Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

At a pedestrian crossing with no traffic lights, a pedestrian is waiting on the pavement. What must you do?

  1. Sound the horn to tell them to wait
  2. Continue at the same speed because they have not yet stepped out
  3. Slow down and be ready to stop, giving way if they step onto the crossing Correct answer.
  4. Flash your headlights to invite them to cross

Explanation

At an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing you should slow down and prepare to stop when someone is waiting. Once a pedestrian steps onto the crossing you must give way. Flashing headlights or sounding the horn can create confusion and should not be used to communicate an invitation.

Question 48Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

Two vehicles reach a crossroads at the same time on roads of equal status, with no signs or markings. One driver intends to go straight ahead; the other intends to turn right across their path. Who should proceed first?

  1. The driver going straight ahead Correct answer.
  2. The driver in the larger vehicle
  3. The driver who sounds the horn first
  4. The driver turning right, because they are already indicating

Explanation

When two vehicles meet at an unsigned crossroads of equal status, the driver turning right must give way to the vehicle going straight ahead, which is crossing or approaching from the opposite direction. This avoids the turning vehicle cutting across the other's path. Indicators do not confer priority.

Question 49Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

What is the general rule about overtaking on the left in a country that drives on the right?

  1. It is normally prohibited; you overtake on the left only in specific situations such as congested lanes moving at different speeds Correct answer.
  2. It is always permitted whenever the lane to the left is moving faster
  3. It is required whenever the vehicle ahead is below the speed limit
  4. It is allowed only on motorways, never on other roads

Explanation

Where traffic keeps right, overtaking is normally done on the left. Passing on the right is restricted to defined situations, such as queues of traffic in lanes moving at different speeds or when the vehicle ahead is signalling to turn left. Undertaking in normal free-flowing conditions is dangerous and usually unlawful.

Question 50Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

You are entering a motorway from a slip road. What is the correct procedure?

  1. Enter at low speed and accelerate once in the left lane
  2. Cross the hatched area to join the left lane early
  3. Stop at the end of the slip road and wait for a gap
  4. Build up speed to match motorway traffic and merge into a suitable gap without forcing others to change course Correct answer.

Explanation

A slip road is designed to let you accelerate to a speed close to that of motorway traffic so you can merge smoothly. You should use the acceleration lane, check mirrors and blind spot, and join when there is a safe gap. Traffic already on the motorway has priority and should not have to brake for you.