Rules of the Road

Junctions, roundabouts, parking, speed limits and right of way.

What this topic covers

Junctions, roundabouts, parking, speed limits and right of way. The full Driving Theory Test app contains 75 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

What is the meaning of this sign?

  • A. Local speed limit applies
  • B. No waiting on the carriageway
  • C. National speed limit applies ✓ correct
  • D. No entry to vehicular traffic
Example 2

You may only enter a box junction when

  • A. there are less than two vehicles in front of you
  • B. the traffic lights show green
  • C. your exit road is clear ✓ correct
  • D. you need to turn left
Example 3

What is the nearest you may park to a junction?

  • A. 10 metres (32 feet) ✓ correct
  • B. 12 metres (39 feet)
  • C. 15 metres (49 feet)
  • D. 20 metres (66 feet)
Example 4

You may drive over a footpath

  • A. to overtake slow-moving traffic
  • B. when the pavement is very wide
  • C. if no pedestrians are near
  • D. to get into a property ✓ correct

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