Syllabus category
Rules of the Road
Half the test comes from this category. It covers the law on signs, lines, priority and licences.
Share of the test
20 / 40
50% of the questions
In our bank
364
questions in this category
To pass
35 / 40
in 45 minutes
What it covers
- Road signs and road markings
- Speed limits and priority at junctions
- Learner permit and licence rules
- Parking, bus lanes and cycle lanes
- Penalty points and alcohol limits
Category quotas used in the TheoryPass mock test.
10 sample questions
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Question 1 of 10
Where should L-plates be displayed on cars?
Explanation: The holder of a learner permit must display L-plates on the front and rear of their car at all times when driving on public roads.
Question 2 of 10
What traffic may use a cycle lane accompanied by a continuous white line?
Explanation: A cycle track is for the use of cyclists and motorised wheelchairs. No other vehicles may cross into or over a mandatory cycle track unless this is necessary in order to leave a side road or a property adjacent to the cycle track.
Question 3 of 10
What does this sign mean?
Explanation: This sign gives advance warning of a railway crossing ahead that is protected by gates or lifting barriers. You should be prepared to stop and follow the required procedure.
Question 4 of 10
What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean?
Explanation: You must never do a U-turn on any stretch of road with a continuous white line along its centre. The restricted vision at such places would make doing a U-turn very unsafe.
Question 5 of 10
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?
Explanation: Where the passenger is over the age of 17 and travelling in a car it is their legal responsibility to comply with the seat belt regulations. Below that age, it is the drivers responsibility.
Question 6 of 10
How should a child restraint system be fitted in a vehicle?
Explanation: It is recommended to fit the child seat correctly, according to the manufacturers instructions, it is safer to fit the seat in the back seat of the car and to buy a child car seat only from a retailer who will check that it fits both the car and the child.
Question 7 of 10
What action should a driver take when they meet a vehicle with flashing blue lights?
Explanation: When a driver notices an emergency vehicle approaching in the distance, they should check their mirror and move to the left to allow the vehicle to pass. On some occasions it may be necessary to stop.
Question 8 of 10
When is double parking permitted?
Explanation: Double parking is never permitted. Parking is never permitted where it might interfere in any way with the normal flow of traffic or obstruct or endanger other road users.
Question 9 of 10
What does this hand signal mean?
Explanation: This hand signal informs other road users that the driver intends to move out or turn right and the vehicle will change direction.
Question 10 of 10
What does this road marking mean?
Explanation: A double yellow line along the edge of the road means parking is not allowed at any time.
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