General Driving Rules: Practice Questions

This topic covers everyday rules of the road. Vehicles must stay on the paved part of the road, keep to the right-hand lane on a two-way road and move to the far right when visibility is poor or when another car is overtaking. A broken centre line may be crossed only to overtake when safe, while a double continuous line must never be crossed. Slow vehicles should stay in the far-right lane on multi-lane roads. Driving on the left is allowed only to overtake or prevent an accident, and on narrow roads you should keep right and stop if needed.

21 questions · Handbook pp. 96–102 · Unit 3: Driving Lanes & Manoeuvres

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Question 1On which part of the road must vehicles always be driven?

1. AThe paved part of the road ✓(correct answer)
2. BThe sidewalk, if it is empty
3. CThe shoulder, when traffic is heavy
4. DAny flat surface next to the road

Correct answer: A. Vehicles must always be driven on the paved part of the road.Source: Handbook p. 96

Question 2When may a driver disregard a normal traffic light?

1. AOnly when a traffic man directs otherwise ✓(correct answer)
2. BWhen no other cars are around
3. CWhen the light has been red for a long time
4. DAt night after midnight

Correct answer: A. The driver must obey all normal traffic lights unless directed otherwise by a traffic man.Source: Handbook p. 96

Question 3Which of these is one of the general driving rules?

1. ASpeed up when another vehicle tries to overtake you
2. BAlways drive in the left lane on open roads
3. CDo not exceed the speed limit and allow other vehicles to pass safely ✓(correct answer)
4. DUse the shoulder to avoid queues

Correct answer: C. General rules: drive on the paved road, obey traffic lights, don't exceed the speed limit, and allow other vehicles to pass safely.Source: Handbook p. 96

Question 4A car behind you is starting to overtake. What should you do?

1. ABrake sharply to warn it
2. BSpeed up so it can't pass
3. CMove toward the centre line
4. DKeep to the far right and let it pass safely ✓(correct answer)

Correct answer: D. You must allow other vehicles to pass safely and stay on the far right when others are about to overtake you.Source: Handbook p. 101

Question 5You are driving in the direction of the grey arrow on this two-way road. Which position is correct?

1. AEither lane, as long as the road is clear
2. BStraddling the centre line
3. CA - in the left-hand lane
4. DB - in the right-hand lane ✓(correct answer)

Correct answer: D. On a two-way road divided by a broken line you must drive in the right lane.Source: Handbook p. 97

Question 6On a two-way road divided by a broken (dashed) line, when may you cross into the other lane?

1. ANever, under any circumstances
2. BTo drive faster than the limit
3. COnly to overtake the vehicle in front ✓(correct answer)
4. DWhenever the right lane is bumpy

Correct answer: C. You drive in the right lane and do not cross the broken line unless you want to overtake.Source: Handbook p. 97

Question 7You (car 1) are behind a slow truck on this road with a broken centre line. The way ahead is clear and overtaking is not otherwise prohibited. May you cross the line to overtake?

1. AOnly if the truck is on the shoulder
2. BYes, a broken line may be crossed to overtake when it is safe ✓(correct answer)
3. COnly if you sound your horn first
4. DNo, centre lines may never be crossed

Correct answer: B. A broken line may be crossed to overtake a vehicle in front, provided it is safe.Source: Handbook p. 97

Question 8You (car 1) are behind a slow truck. The road is divided by a double continuous line. May you cross it to overtake?

1. ANo, crossing a double continuous line is prohibited ✓(correct answer)
2. BYes, if you overtake quickly
3. CYes, if the opposite lane is empty
4. DYes, but only during the day

Correct answer: A. When a road is divided by a double continuous line, drivers are prohibited from crossing it to the other lane.Source: Handbook p. 98

Question 9What does a double continuous line between two opposite lanes mean?

1. AYou must not cross it ✓(correct answer)
2. BYou may cross it only at night
3. CYou may cross it to overtake
4. DIt marks a parking area

Correct answer: A. Drivers are prohibited from crossing a double continuous line to the other lane.Source: Handbook p. 98

Question 10You drive a slow, heavily loaded truck on this three-lane road (all lanes go the same way) and do not plan to turn. Which lane must you use?

1. AA - the far-left lane
2. BAny lane, as long as you stay in it
3. CC - the far-right lane ✓(correct answer)
4. DB - the middle lane

Correct answer: C. Slower vehicles must use the lane on the far right unless preparing to turn left or make a U-turn.Source: Handbook p. 99

Question 11On a multi-lane road, when may a slow vehicle leave the far-right lane?

1. AWhen preparing to turn left or make a U-turn ✓(correct answer)
2. BNever, slow vehicles must always stay right
3. CWhen the driver wants a smoother ride
4. DWhenever the left lane is empty

Correct answer: A. Slower vehicles must use the far-right lane unless preparing to turn left or reverse direction (U-turn).Source: Handbook p. 99

Question 12On a road divided into several lanes in one direction, may vehicles drive side by side?

1. AYes, in parallel in their lanes ✓(correct answer)
2. BNo, vehicles must drive in a single line
3. COnly on roads without lane markings
4. DOnly trucks may drive side by side

Correct answer: A. If the road is divided into several lanes, vehicles can go side by side in parallel on those lanes.Source: Handbook p. 99

Question 13What must you do before changing lanes on a multi-lane road?

1. ASound the horn continuously
2. BMake sure it endangers no one and clearly show your intention ✓(correct answer)
3. CSlow down to a stop before moving
4. DChange lanes first, then signal

Correct answer: B. Before changing lanes, ensure it doesn't endanger others, and clearly show your intent and warn others. Traffic is efficient when drivers follow the rules.Source: Handbook p. 99

Question 14In which situation must you stay on the far right side of the road?

1. AWhen you want to overtake
2. BWhen visibility is poor ✓(correct answer)
3. CWhen you want to turn left on a two-way road
4. DWhen you are driving faster than other traffic

Correct answer: B. Stay far right when turning right, when others are about to overtake, when slower than the limit, when vision is poor, and when vehicles approach from the other direction.Source: Handbook p. 101

Question 15You are driving below the speed limit on a two-lane road and an oncoming car approaches. Where should you be?

1. AOn the left side of the road
2. BOn the shoulder, stopped
3. CNear the centre line
4. DOn the far right side of the road ✓(correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Being slower than the limit and having oncoming vehicles are both reasons to keep to the far right.Source: Handbook p. 101

Question 16When is driving on the left side of the road permitted?

1. AWhen you are late
2. BWhen driving at night
3. CTo overtake, where overtaking is permitted and can be done without endangering others ✓(correct answer)
4. DWhenever the right side is congested

Correct answer: C. Left-side driving is only allowed to prevent accidents, to overtake safely where permitted, or when the right side is blocked and you are signalled to pass.Source: Handbook p. 102

Question 17Part of the right side of the road is blocked by a construction site, and a road worker signals you to pass on the left. What should you do?

1. AWait until the construction is finished
2. BReverse and find another road
3. CDrive on the sidewalk to the right
4. DPass carefully on the left as signalled ✓(correct answer)

Correct answer: D. Driving on the left is permitted when the right side is blocked (e.g. construction) and traffic police, security forces or road workers signal you to pass.Source: Handbook p. 102

Question 18Which is a valid reason to drive on the left side of the road?

1. AIt is necessary to prevent an accident, without impeding or endangering others ✓(correct answer)
2. BYou want to stay close to the centre line
3. CThe left side has a smoother surface
4. DYou plan to turn right soon

Correct answer: A. One permitted case is when it is necessary to prevent accidents, as long as it does not impede or endanger other road users.Source: Handbook p. 102

Question 19You meet oncoming traffic on a narrow road. What should you do?

1. ADrive in the middle so they slow down
2. BSpeed up to pass them quickly
3. CKeep to the far right and stop if necessary until the oncoming vehicles pass ✓(correct answer)
4. DSound the horn so they move aside

Correct answer: C. On narrow roads stay on the far right to leave enough room, stop if necessary, and use the horn only when absolutely necessary.Source: Handbook p. 102

Question 20On narrow roads, when should you use the horn?

1. AOnly when absolutely necessary ✓(correct answer)
2. BWhenever a vehicle approaches
3. CBefore every bend
4. DTo ask oncoming cars to give way

Correct answer: A. The handbook says not to use the horn on narrow roads except when absolutely necessary.Source: Handbook p. 102

Question 21What does this warning sign mean?

1. ALanes merge from the right
2. BBridge ahead
3. CThe road narrows on both sides ✓(correct answer)
4. DTwo-way traffic ahead

Correct answer: C. This triangular warning sign shows the road becoming narrower from both sides; keep right and be ready to let oncoming traffic pass.Source: Handbook p. 102

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