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Motorways and Dual Carriageways Theory Test
Test Category: Motorways and Dual Carriageways
Number of Questions: 50
Pass Mark: 43

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1: A crawler lane on a motorway is found
on a steep gradient
before a service area
before a junction
along the hard shoulder
2: When joining a motorway you must always...
Give way to traffic already on the motorway
Push your way on before the slip road runs out
Come to a stop before joining the road
Speed onto the left lane quickly
3: The extreme right-hand lane of a four-lane motorway should be used...
If your speed exceeds 60 mph
Solely for emergency vehicles
For overtaking
Solely for cars
4: When are you allowed to use a motorway hard shoulder?
To read a map
When your vehicle breaks down
To rest
To overtake slow moving traffic
5: The left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway is for use by
any vehicle
large vehicles only
emergency vehicles only
slow vehicles only
6: You have broken down on a motorway. You have stopped on the hard shoulder. Where is the safest place to wait for help. ?
On the grass bank
In the car
In the front of the car
Behind the car
7: For what reason may you use the right hand lane of a motorway. ?
For overtaking other vehicles
For driving more than 70 mph
For turning right
For keeping out of the way of lorries
8: After travelling at high speed for a long period on a motorway which one of the following should you check first when you exit?
Engine temperature
Your speed
The distance travelled
Tyre pressure
9: What is the maximum speed for Lorries on a Motorway?
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
10: You are towing a caravan along a motorway. The caravan begins to swerve from side to side. What should you do?
Ease off the accelerator slowly
Do an emergency stop
Steer sharply from side to side
Speed up very quickly
11: What do AMBER studs on the motorway show?
The right hand edge of the carriageway
The left hand edge of the carriageway
The separation of the lanes
The slip road off the motorway
12: You feel drowsy while driving on the M4 Motorway. What should you do?
Pull up and stop on the hard shoulder and have a sleep till fresh
Speed up so as to get to your destination faster
Slow down and let other vehicles pass you by
Turn off the heater open a window and drive to the next service area
13: On a motorway the amber reflective studs can be found between
the hard shoulder and the carriageway
the acceleration lane and the carriageway
the central reservation and the carriageway
each pair of the lanes
14: Are passengers allowed to ride in a caravan that is being towed?
Yes, if they are over fourteen
No, not at any time
Only if all the seats in the towing vehicle are full
Only if a stabiliser is fitted
15: After a breakdown you need to rejoin the main carriageway of a motorway from the hard shoulder. You should
move out onto the carriageway then build up your speed
move out onto the carriageway using your hazard lights
wait on the hard shoulder until someone flashes their headlights at you
gain speed on the hard shoulder before moving out onto the carriageway
16: A basic rule when on motorways is ...
overtake on the side that is clearest
try to keep above 50mph to prevent congestion
use the lane that has least traffic
keep to the left lane unless overtaking
17: The right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway is
for lorries only
the right-turn lane
an overtaking lane
an acceleration lane
18: What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?
Green
Amber
White
Red
19: What is the speed limit on motorways for cars?
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
80 mph
20: What is the speed limit on motorways for cars and motorcycles?
30 mph
70 mph
60 mph
50 mph
21: You are driving on a well-lit motorway at night. You should?
Use only your sidelights in good weather
Always use your headlights
Always use your fog lights
Use headlights only in bad weather
22: You're driving on a quiet motorway at night which lane should you drive in?
Left
Middle
Right
Hard Shoulder
23: You are driving on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should...
use your hazard flashers
use your rear fog lights
use dipped headlights
drive in any lane with no traffic
24: Whilst driving on the motorway you have to slow down quickly due to a hazard. What should you do?
sound your horn
switch on your hazard lights
switch on your fog light
switch on the headlights to full beam
25: You break down on an ordinary road. Your warning triangle should be displayed
On the roof of the vehicle
Directly behind the vehicle
At least 150 metres (495 feet) behind your vehicle
At least 45 metres (150 feet) behind your vehicle
26: What colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and its slip road?
Red
White
Green
Amber
27: Which of these IS NOT allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?
A small delivery van
A motorcycle
A vehicle towing a trailer
A motorcycle and side-car
28: You are joining the motorway. Why is it important to use the slip road?
Because you can slow down if you need to
To build up speed similar to traffic on the motorway
To get into the fast lane
To continue on the hard shoulder
29: You are allowed to drive on a motorway provided...
You are with a qualified driving instructor
You don't exceed 50 mph
You hold a full driving license
You are asked to do so by a Police Officer
30: How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side?
Turn the steering wheel slowly to each side
Accelerate to increase your speed
Stop as quickly as you can
Slow down very gradually
31: You are on a motorway. Red flashing lights appear above your lane only. What should you do?
Continue in that lane and look for further information
Pull onto the hard shoulder
Move into another lane in good time
Stop and wait for an instruction to proceed
32: Immediately after joining a motorway you should...
keep in the left lane to get used to the speed
move to the centre lane
try to overtake
re-adjust your mirrors
33: You break down on a motorway. You need to call for help. Why may it be better to use an emergency roadside telephone rather than a mobile phone?
It connects you to a local garage
Using a mobile phone will distract other drivers
It allows easy location by the emergency services
Mobile phones do not work on motorways
34: Which of these IS NOT allowed to travel in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?
A small delivery van
A motorcycle
A vehicle towing a trailer
A motorcycle and side-car
35: Motorway hard shoulders should ONLY be used for?
To answer your mobile phone
To pick up a hitchhiker
If your vehicle breaks down
If you feel tired and need a rest
36: The national speed limit on a dual carriageway is
50 mph
70 mph
60 mph
40 mph
37: You are driving on a wet motorway with surface spray. You should...
use your hazard flashers
use your rear fog lights
use dipped headlights
drive in any lane with no traffic
38: If you are driving on a motorway and you see brake lights coming on in the distance, what would you do ?
Switch on your hazard warning lights and leave them on.
Flash your headlights.
Check the distance of the cars behind you in your mirrors.
Keep going as normal
39: What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles in the centre lane of a three-lane motorway?
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
40: You have broken down on a motorway. You have stopped on the hard shoulder. Where is the safest place to wait for help?
On the grass bank
In the front of the car
Behind the car
In the car
41: What is the Maximum speed for a Heavy Goods vehicle (exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight) on a Motorway?
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
42: What is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles when travelling in the right-hand lane of a motorway?
80 mph
70 mph
60 mph
50 mph
43: You are driving along a motorway. A vehicle in front switches on its hazard warning light while it is still moving. What does this mean?
There is a police car ahead
The vehicle is leaving the motorway
The vehicle is changing lanes
There is a hazard ahead
44: Why would you fit a stabiliser before towing a caravan?
It will help with stability when driving in crosswinds
It will allow heavy items to be loaded behind the axle
It will help you to raise and lower the jockey wheel
It will allow you to tow without the breakaway cable
45: You break down on the motorway - which way should you walk to use the emergency telephone?
Follow the arrows on the marker posts
Facing oncoming traffic
Either way
Should not walk
46: What colour backgrounds do Motorway signs show?
yellow
green
blue
brown
47: You are towing a small trailer on a busy three-lane motorway. All the lanes are open. You must
not exceed 60 mph
have a stabiliser fitted
use only the left and centre lanes
Overtake
48: When driving on a motorway, when should you indicate to change lanes?
You should indicate to pull out but not on returning to a lane
You should always indicate to change lanes
You only need to indicate when there are other drivers behind you
Don't indicate when you are on the motorway
49: What is the maximum speed for cars towing caravans on a Motorway?
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
50: You are travelling on a motorway. You decide you need a rest. You should
stop on the hard shoulder
park on the slip road
go to a service area
park on the central reservation

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