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How to Drive in Britain Trivia Quiz

So you think you know how to drive? Well here are a few questions based on the 'Highway Code' to see if you're good enough to pass a UK driving test.

A multiple-choice quiz by cjppage. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cjppage

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,163

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1442

Last 3 plays: Edzell_Blue (9/10), Guest 222 (5/10), Guest 193 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the legal minimum depth of tread for a car tyre? Hint

1.6mm (0.0629in)

2.8mm (0.011in)

1.0mm (0.004in)

3.2mm (0.013in)

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Question 2 of 10

2. On a dry surface, with good tyres, what is the stopping distance at 40mph (64kmh)? Hint

63m (189')

45m (150')

36m (120')

28m (93')

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following do you have to have to drive on the highway? Hint

A first aid kit

Brake lights

An emergency triangle

Spare light bulbs

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Question 4 of 10

4. You should never overtake someone on the left hand side on a motorway.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following people must sign your driving licence before you can drive? Hint

A Driving Instructor

Yourself

A Police Officer

A Driving Examiner

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Question 6 of 10

6. You may have heard of a 'zebra crossing', but is there such a thing as a 'toucan crossing'?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is usually the speed limit, in mph, for a car towing a trailer on a dual carriageway?

Answer: (A number)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following are not allowed to travel on British motorways? Hint

Cyclists

Motorbikes

Cars

Lorries

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Question 9 of 10

9. Do rear seat passengers have to wear seat-belts if they are NOT fitted?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What can you not do in a vehicle in a built up area at 6:00am? Hint

Travel over 25 mph (40kmh).

Pull a trailer.

Park on single yellow line.

Sound your horn.

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Apr 23 2024 : Edzell_Blue: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the legal minimum depth of tread for a car tyre?

Answer: 1.6mm (0.0629in)

The minimum tread of 1.6mm (approximately 0.06in) should be throughout the central three-quarters of the tyre breadth, around the entire circumference.

2. On a dry surface, with good tyres, what is the stopping distance at 40mph (64kmh)?

Answer: 36m (120')

This is the minimum stopping distance; factors such as road condition, speed, alertness and condition of your car can all affect this distance.

3. Which of the following do you have to have to drive on the highway?

Answer: Brake lights

4. You should never overtake someone on the left hand side on a motorway.

Answer: False

You should never overtake someone on the left, unless traveling in a traffic jam, and the lanes of traffic are all traveling at a similar speed.

5. Which of the following people must sign your driving licence before you can drive?

Answer: Yourself

You should sign your licence as soon as you receive it. It is illegal to drive without it signed.

6. You may have heard of a 'zebra crossing', but is there such a thing as a 'toucan crossing'?

Answer: Yes

A toucan crossing is a pedestrian and cyclist crossing, enabling both to cross the path of motorists.

7. What is usually the speed limit, in mph, for a car towing a trailer on a dual carriageway?

Answer: 60

Due to the increased weight and width of the vehicle, the speed limit is reduced from 70mph (112kmh) to 60mph (96kmh).

8. Which of the following are not allowed to travel on British motorways?

Answer: Cyclists

Also pedestrians, learner drivers and farm traffic can not travel on motorways.

9. Do rear seat passengers have to wear seat-belts if they are NOT fitted?

Answer: No

Rear seat passengers have to wear seat-belts only if they are fitted. In cars where they are not fitted, there is no requirement to wear seat-belts.

10. What can you not do in a vehicle in a built up area at 6:00am?

Answer: Sound your horn.

You may not sound your horn between 11:30pm and 7:00am in a built up area.

Source: Author cjppage

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