Rules of the Road — free theory test practice
Rules of the road questions are the written half of what your instructor is teaching you at junctions. They test the limits that apply to your vehicle type, who has priority when two roads meet, and where you may and may not stop.
Speed limit questions are the most commonly failed, because the limit depends on the road type and the vehicle — a car towing a trailer is not held to the same limits as a car alone.
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Rules of the Road
Question 1 of 64
A single carriageway road has this sign. What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?
What the DVSA tests on rules of the road
- National speed limits for cars, cars towing, and built-up areas
- Priority at crossroads, roundabouts and unmarked junctions
- Where waiting, loading and stopping are prohibited
- One-way streets, bus lanes and contraflow systems
- Overtaking rules, including where it is never permitted
Common mistakes in this topic
- Assuming street lighting always means 30mph without checking for repeater signs
- Forgetting the reduced limits when towing on dual carriageways and motorways
- Believing a roundabout always gives priority to the right regardless of markings
- Parking within 10 metres of a junction because there were no yellow lines
Instructor tip: When a limit question names a vehicle type, answer for that vehicle — the trap is applying the car limit to everything.