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British Road Journeys Trivia Quiz

I spend a lot of my time driving round the UK. See if you can follow my routes.

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

Author
amamdasmith

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
286,770

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
499

Last 3 plays: AndySed (7/10), kalor (3/10), Guest 86 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. From my home in Derbyshire, I want to drive to Bristol. Which motorways will I use? Hint

M1, M42, M5

M1, M5, M4

M1, M6, M4

M4, M42, M5

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which A road would I follow if I was driving from Newcastle to Carlisle? Hint

A68

A74

A69

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Question 3 of 10

3. I am on my way to Cambridge from Derbyshire along the A14. After passing Kettering and Wellingborough, I come to a roundabout where another major road crosses my route. What is the road? Hint

A12

A604

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Question 4 of 10

4. If I continue on past Cambridge on the A14, which major East Anglian town will eventually get to? Hint

Norwich

Peterborough

Ely

Ipswich

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Question 5 of 10

5. I'm in the Greater Manchester area, and I leave the M62 at junction 20. to head to Oldham. Which road do I join? Hint

M66

M60

A627(M)

A672

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Question 6 of 10

6. If I take the A64 eastbound from the A1 towards York, which brewery town do I by-pass to my left? Hint

Burton

Tadcaster

Masham

Kimberley

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Question 7 of 10

7. Heading for Hull, the M62 changes to an 'A' road. Which one? Hint

A62

A65

A64

A63

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Question 8 of 10

8. On my way home from Hull to Derbyshire, I take which Motorways? Hint

M62, M6, M1

M18, M1, M6

M18, M1, M42

M62, M18, M1

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Question 9 of 10

9. On the M62 near Goole, I pass over a bridge over which river? Hint

Trent

Mersey

Humber

Ouse

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Question 10 of 10

10. I'm nearly home; I leave the M1 at junction 28, southbound. Which of these services is just north of J28? Hint

Trowell

Woodhall

Woolley

Tibshelf

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Apr 19 2024 : AndySed: 7/10
Apr 10 2024 : kalor: 3/10
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Mar 04 2024 : Biggodders: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From my home in Derbyshire, I want to drive to Bristol. Which motorways will I use?

Answer: M1, M42, M5

This isn't a bad journey, apart from the terrible part of the M42 around Birmingham, especially now it is ridden with speed cameras!

2. Which A road would I follow if I was driving from Newcastle to Carlisle?

Answer: A69

This is a lovely drive, especially where the road follows Hadrian's wall.

3. I am on my way to Cambridge from Derbyshire along the A14. After passing Kettering and Wellingborough, I come to a roundabout where another major road crosses my route. What is the road?

Answer: A1

Known as the Spittal's interchange, this location is mainly notable for its traffic jams!

4. If I continue on past Cambridge on the A14, which major East Anglian town will eventually get to?

Answer: Ipswich

At Ipswich, the road passes over the Orwell viaduct - a most impressive structure.

5. I'm in the Greater Manchester area, and I leave the M62 at junction 20. to head to Oldham. Which road do I join?

Answer: A627(M)

It is normally a relief to leave the M62 at this point to escape the traffic jam.

6. If I take the A64 eastbound from the A1 towards York, which brewery town do I by-pass to my left?

Answer: Tadcaster

Two breweries are visible, Sam Smiths and John Smiths. Lucky people of Tadcaster!

7. Heading for Hull, the M62 changes to an 'A' road. Which one?

Answer: A63

To your right you will see the marvellous feat of civil engineering that is the Humber Bridge.

8. On my way home from Hull to Derbyshire, I take which Motorways?

Answer: M62, M18, M1

The eastern part of the M62 and M18 are mainly notable for passing over some very flat countryside. Nice quiet fast roads but watch out for plod!

9. On the M62 near Goole, I pass over a bridge over which river?

Answer: Ouse

The port of Goole can be seen over to the left. This bridge can be rather hairy in a high wind.

10. I'm nearly home; I leave the M1 at junction 28, southbound. Which of these services is just north of J28?

Answer: Tibshelf

I've never stopped at this services as it's so close to home; it can be a welcome sight nonetheless.

Source: Author amamdasmith

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