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Rules of the Road

Junctions, roundabouts, parking, speed limits and who has priority.

What this topic covers

Junctions, roundabouts, parking, speed limits and who has priority. The full Motorcycle Theory Test app contains 51 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: Speed limits, Lane discipline, Parking, Lighting.

Worked examples

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

Example 1

What does this sign mean?

A. Police motorcycles only
B. Passing place for motorcycles
C. Parking for solo motorcycles ✓ correct
D. No parking for solo motorcycles

Explanation: In some towns and cities there are special areas reserved for parking motorcycles. Look out for these signs.

Example 2

You're turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What's the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

A. You'll be able to turn without stopping
B. You'll have more time to turn
C. You'll use less fuel because you can stay in a higher gear
D. You'll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic ✓ correct

Explanation: When turning right at a crossroads where oncoming traffic is also turning right, it's generally safer to turn behind the approaching vehicle. This allows you a clear view of approaching traffic and is called 'turning offside to offside'. However, some junctions, usually controlled by traffic-light filters - are marked for vehicles to turn nearside to nearside.

Example 3

You're looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

A. Near the brow of a hill
B. In a designated parking space ✓ correct
C. At or near a bus stop
D. On the approach to a level crossing

Explanation: It may be tempting to park where you should not while you run a quick errand. Careless parking is a selfish act and could endanger other road users.

Example 4

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs?

A. 30 mph ✓ correct
B. 60 mph
C. 50 mph
D. 40 mph

Explanation: In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the presence of street lights generally indicates that there's a 30 mph speed limit, unless signs tell you otherwise. In Wales, street lights indicate a 20 mph limit, unless signs show otherwise.

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