Driving on different types of road

When wishing to turn right at the end of a one-way street, where should a driver position their vehicle?

Drive as close as possible to the right hand side of the road

When a driver wants to turn left into a property and there is a bus lane on the left, what should the driver do?

Give way to cyclists, taxis and buses which may be using the bus lane

What traffic may use a contra-flow bus lane?

Buses on a scheduled service

What traffic may use a with-flow bus lane during the times specified on information signs at the start of the lane?

Buses, taxis and cyclists

When driving along a dual carriageway in normal driving conditions, which lane should a driver be in?

In the left-hand lane unless the driver wishes to overtake or turn right

What does a 2-plus-1 road mean?

Two non-motorway lanes in one direction and one non-motorway lane in the opposite direction

What does a 2-plus-1 road have?

Two lanes of traffic in one direction and one in the opposite direction

Where may a driver overtake on a 2-plus-1 road?

In the two-lane stretch

What should a driver do when joining a motorway from a slip road?

Try to match the vehicle speed to that of traffic already on the motorway and merge into it in a suitable gap

When driving on a motorway, what should a driver do if they miss their exit?

Leave the motorway at the next exit and cross to the other side using the fly-over (or the underpass)

Is a driver permitted to pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway?

It is never permitted

What should a driver do when entering a slip road after leaving a motorway?

Comply with the speed limit on the road the driver is joining

What should a driver do if they drive past their intended exit by mistake?

Drive on and leave at the next exit

What is the main difference between driving on a motorway and driving on other types of road?

Traffic is generally permitted to travel at a higher speed on a motorway

On a 2-lane motorway, what procedure should a driver adopt when wishing to overtake another vehicle safely?

Use their mirrors, signal and overtake in the right-hand lane when it is safe to do so

Which of the following statements is true in relation to tyre pressure and driving on a motorway?

The driver should ensure that tyre pressure is correct, in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations

When can a driver travel in the right-hand lane on a dual carriageway?

When overtaking a vehicle in the left hand lane

When should a driver move into an auxiliary lane on a motorway?

To leave the motorway

When joining a motorway from a slip road, what should a driver do?

Adjust speed to match that of the motorway traffic and merge into a suitable gap

What should a driver do when travelling on a motorway or dual carriageway?

Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly change lanes or reduce speed

In normal driving conditions on a motorway, which lane should the driver occupy?

Drive in the nearside (left-hand) lane unless intending to overtake

After exiting the motorway and coming towards a junction at the end of the deceleration lane (slip-road) what should a driver do?

Be alert for oncoming and crossing traffic at the end of the slip-road

A driver wishes to go straight ahead at a cross-junction of equal importance. If they encounter other traffic, what is the general rule that applies?

Traffic approaching from the driver’s right has right of way

In what direction should a driver turn when entering a roundabout?

To the left

In general, where two lanes are provided on the approach to a roundabout, which lane should a driver select when they intend taking an exit to the right (past the 12 o’clock position) of the roundabout?

In the right-hand lane

What position should a driver generally adopt on approach to a roundabout when intending to take the first exit to the left?

Approach in the left hand lane

When approaching a roundabout, to whom should a driver give way?

The driver must give way to traffic approaching from the right or already on the roundabout

In general, which of the following should a driver do before entering a tunnel?

Ensure that dipped headlights are switched on

What should a driver do when entering a tunnel?

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

What should a driver do if there is very heavy traffic congestion in a tunnel?

Switch on hazard warning lights

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?

Use the emergency telephone to call for help

What should a driver do in the event of a breakdown or incident in a tunnel?

Switch off the engine and switch on hazard warning lights

What should a driver do if their vehicle goes on fire in a tunnel?

Leave the vehicle and follow the emergency escape route

In general, when turning right on a two-way road, where should a driver position the vehicle?

Just left of the middle of the road

What should a driver do before turning right from a major road into a minor road?

Yield right of way to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians crossing at the junction