Rules of the Road
What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway road?
- A70 mph
- B40 mph
- C50 mph
- D60 mphCorrect
Why: The national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway is 60 mph unless signs show otherwise. (Highway Code)
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Safety Margins & Hazard Awareness
In good, dry conditions, what is the minimum time gap you should keep to the vehicle in front?
- AAt least 2 secondsCorrect
- BThere is no need for a gap
- C1 second
- DHalf a second
Why: Use at least a two-second gap in good conditions to give yourself time to react and stop. (Highway Code)
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| Questions | 50 |
|---|---|
| Time | 57 minutes |
| Sections | Alertness & Attitude · Safety & Your Vehicle · Safety Margins & Hazard Awareness · Road Signs & Signals · Rules of the Road · Incidents, First Aid & Documents · Vulnerable Road Users |
| Passing score | 43/50 |
| Our bank | 22 questions · updated August 2026Written from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) |
| Languages | English |
| Source | Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) |
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