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Motorway rules theory test questions
Joining, lanes, breakdowns and signals. Tap a question to see the answer and why it is right. The app has 31 questions on this topic.
What does a red flashing light above your lane mean on a motorway?
Answer: Do not go beyond the signal in that lane
Do not continue past the light. Move to another lane in good time.
Do not continue past the light. Move to another lane in good time.
Which lane should you normally use on a motorway?
Answer: The left-hand lane, using the lanes to the right only to overtake
Keep left unless overtaking, then move back as soon as it is safe.
Keep left unless overtaking, then move back as soon as it is safe.
What is the national speed limit for cars on a motorway?
Answer: 70 mph
Signs may show a lower limit, especially at roadworks or when variable limits are displayed.
Signs may show a lower limit, especially at roadworks or when variable limits are displayed.
Who may use a motorway as a learner driver?
Answer: A learner with an approved instructor in a car with dual controls
Since 2018 learners may use motorways only with an approved instructor in a dual-controlled car.
Since 2018 learners may use motorways only with an approved instructor in a dual-controlled car.
When may you stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway?
Answer: In an emergency or breakdown
The hard shoulder is for emergencies only.
The hard shoulder is for emergencies only.
What does a red X above a motorway lane mean?
Answer: The lane is closed and you must not use it
Never ignore a red X. Move to another lane safely and in good time.
Never ignore a red X. Move to another lane safely and in good time.
What does a flashing amber signal on a motorway mean?
Answer: There is a hazard ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop
Amber signals warn you of a problem in the lanes ahead.
Amber signals warn you of a problem in the lanes ahead.
A red-ringed speed limit is shown on an overhead motorway sign. What does this mean?
Answer: It is a mandatory limit that you must obey
Variable speed limits can be enforced by cameras.
Variable speed limits can be enforced by cameras.
Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway. Where should passengers wait?
Answer: Behind the safety barrier, away from the traffic
Leave by the left-hand doors, and wait on the verge behind the barrier if you can.
Leave by the left-hand doors, and wait on the verge behind the barrier if you can.
You miss your exit on a motorway. What should you do?
Answer: Carry on to the next exit
Never reverse or turn round on a motorway. Leave at the next junction and rejoin.
Never reverse or turn round on a motorway. Leave at the next junction and rejoin.
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