UK Right-of-Way and Hazard Scenarios 2026

1. Question 1 of 23

   You are driving car A and want to turn right out of a side road with a give way sign. Car B is coming along the main road from your right. What must you do?

   • AWait at the give way line and let car B pass first
   • BGo first, because car B must slow down for the junction
   • CFlash your headlights so car B knows you are coming out
   • DPull out quickly before car B reaches the junction
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   Answer: A. Wait at the give way line and let car B pass first

   At a give way junction you MUST give way to traffic on the main road (Highway Code Rule 172). Wait for a safe gap before you pull out.

2. Question 2 of 23

   Car A has reached a Stop sign with a solid white line. The main road looks clear in both directions. What MUST the driver do?

   • ASlow down and drive on without stopping, as the road is clear
   • BStop only if another vehicle is coming
   • CStop behind the white line, then go only when it is safe
   • DSound the horn and drive straight across
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   Answer: C. Stop behind the white line, then go only when it is safe

   Rule 171: you MUST stop behind the white line at a Stop sign, even when the road looks clear, and wait for a safe gap before moving off.

3. Question 3 of 23

   Cars A and B arrive at a crossroads with no signs, lights or road markings. Both want to go straight on. Who has priority?

   • ACar B, because it is coming from the left
   • BCar A, because traffic coming from the right always goes first at any unmarked junction
   • CWhichever car is going faster
   • DNobody has priority, so both drivers should slow down and be ready to give way
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   Answer: D. Nobody has priority, so both drivers should slow down and be ready to give way

   Rule 146 warns that at unmarked junctions nobody has priority. Approach slowly, look carefully and be ready to stop.

4. Question 4 of 23

   Car A is waiting to enter the roundabout. Car B is already on the roundabout, coming from A's right. What should the driver of car A do?

   • AEnter at the same time as car B
   • BGive way to car B and enter when there is a safe gap
   • CEnter now, because traffic on the roundabout must stop for cars joining it
   • DSignal right and pull out in front of car B
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   Answer: B. Give way to car B and enter when there is a safe gap

   Rule 185: when you reach a roundabout, give priority to traffic approaching from your right, unless signs, road markings or traffic lights tell you otherwise.

5. Question 5 of 23

   Car A is waiting to enter the roundabout. Cyclist B is already on the roundabout, coming from A's right. What should the driver of car A do?

   • APull out and pass close to the cyclist on the roundabout
   • BGive way to the cyclist, as you would to any traffic from the right
   • CPull out, because cyclists must give way to cars
   • DSound the horn to warn the cyclist, then pull out
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   Answer: B. Give way to the cyclist, as you would to any traffic from the right

   Rule 185: give priority to traffic approaching from your right, and that includes people cycling. Wait for the cyclist to pass, then enter when there is a safe gap.

6. Question 6 of 23

   Car A is approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrian P is waiting on the pavement to cross but has not stepped onto the crossing yet. What should the driver do?

   • ASound the horn so P stays on the pavement
   • BSpeed up to get past before P steps out
   • CKeep going, because P is not on the crossing yet
   • DSlow down and be ready to stop to let P cross
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   Answer: D. Slow down and be ready to stop to let P cross

   Rules H2 and 195: look out for pedestrians waiting at a zebra crossing, be ready to slow down or stop, and give way to people waiting to cross.

7. Question 7 of 23

   Pedestrian P is already on the zebra crossing, on the far half of the road. What MUST the driver of car A do?

   • ADrive on, because P is on the other half of the road
   • BDrive slowly over the crossing behind P
   • CGive way and wait until P has finished crossing
   • DFlash the headlights to tell P to hurry
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   Answer: C. Give way and wait until P has finished crossing

   Rule 195: you MUST give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a zebra crossing. Wait until P has finished crossing before you drive on.

8. Question 8 of 23

   Car A has stopped at a pelican crossing. The amber light is now flashing, and pedestrian P is still crossing. What should the driver do?

   • AGive way to P and move off only when the crossing is clear
   • BDrive on, because a flashing amber light means you may go straight away
   • CEdge forward to show P you want to go
   • DWait for the light to turn red
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   Answer: A. Give way to P and move off only when the crossing is clear

   Rule 196: at a pelican crossing a flashing amber light means you must give way to any pedestrians on the crossing. Go only when it is clear.

9. Question 9 of 23

   The lights are green. Car A wants to turn right. Car B is coming the other way and going straight on. Who should go first?

   • ACar B, so car A waits for a safe gap before turning
   • BBoth cars at the same time
   • CCar A, because it is signalling
   • DCar A, because it has a green light and reached the junction first
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   Answer: A. Car B, so car A waits for a safe gap before turning

   Rule 180: when you turn right, wait until there is a safe gap between you and any oncoming vehicle. A green light does not let you cut across oncoming traffic.

10. Question 10 of 23

    The light is green and car A is turning left. Pedestrian P is crossing the road that car A is turning into. What should the driver do?

    • ASound the horn to warn P
    • BGo first, because the light is green for car A
    • CGive way to P before finishing the turn
    • DTurn quickly before P reaches the middle
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    Answer: C. Give way to P before finishing the turn

    Rules H2 and 170: at a junction, give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.

11. Question 11 of 23

    Car A wants to turn left into the side road. Cyclist B is just ahead on A's left and is going straight on. What should the driver of car A do?

    • ASound the horn and turn
    • BTurn left now, because the cyclist should look out for turning cars
    • COvertake the cyclist and turn left in front of them
    • DWait and let the cyclist pass the junction first
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    Answer: D. Wait and let the cyclist pass the junction first

    Rule H3: you should not cut across cyclists going ahead when you are turning into or out of a junction. Stop and wait for a safe gap if necessary.

12. Question 12 of 23

    Ambulance B, with flashing blue lights and a siren, is coming up behind car A. What should the driver of car A do?

    • ADrive up onto the pavement to make room
    • BBrake hard and stop where you are
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of the ambulance
    • DStay calm, think about its route, and pull to the left and stop when it is safe
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    Answer: D. Stay calm, think about its route, and pull to the left and stop when it is safe

    Rule 219: do not panic. Consider the route of the emergency vehicle and take suitable action to let it pass. If necessary, pull to the side and stop, but avoid mounting the kerb.

13. Question 13 of 23

    Car A is waiting at a red traffic light. Ambulance B, with flashing blue lights, is right behind. What should the driver of car A do?

    • AMount the pavement to make space
    • BStay calm and move only if you can do it safely without going through the red light
    • CDrive through the red light to clear the way
    • DReverse towards the ambulance
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    Answer: B. Stay calm and move only if you can do it safely without going through the red light

    Rule 219: let an emergency vehicle pass while complying with all traffic signs, and avoid mounting the kerb. Rule 176: you MUST NOT move forward over the white line when the red light is showing.

14. Question 14 of 23

    Bus B is at a bus stop ahead and is signalling to pull away into car A's lane. What should the driver of car A do?

    • AOvertake the bus on the right as it pulls out
    • BSound the horn to keep the bus at the stop
    • CSpeed up to pass the bus before it moves
    • DGive the bus priority if it is safe to do so
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    Answer: D. Give the bus priority if it is safe to do so

    Rule 223: give priority to buses when you can do so safely, especially when they signal to pull away from stops.

15. Question 15 of 23

    Car A is waiting to pull out of a side road. Motorcycle B is on the main road, coming from the right. Why should the driver of car A take extra care?

    • AThe motorcycle could be closer or faster than it looks
    • BA motorcycle is too small to be a danger
    • CMotorcycles must give way to cars pulling out of side roads
    • DMotorcycles always stop at side roads
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    Answer: A. The motorcycle could be closer or faster than it looks

    Rule 211: look out for motorcyclists and cyclists before you emerge from a junction, because they could be approaching faster than you think. Let it pass first.

16. Question 16 of 23

    Car A is driving along a residential street. Ball B rolls into the road from between two parked cars. What is the biggest hazard?

    • AThe ball may damage car A
    • BA child may run out into the road after the ball
    • CThe ball may roll into the other lane and hit an oncoming car
    • DThe parked cars may move off
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    Answer: B. A child may run out into the road after the ball

    Rule 152: in residential streets, look out for children running out from between parked cars. Slow down and be ready to stop.

17. Question 17 of 23

    The driver's door of parked car B is opening into the road ahead of car A. What should the driver of car A do?

    • ASlow down and give the door plenty of room, or stop if there is no safe space
    • BSound the horn and keep going at the same speed
    • CDrive close to the parked cars
    • DSpeed up to pass before the door opens fully
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    Answer: A. Slow down and give the door plenty of room, or stop if there is no safe space

    Rule 152: in residential streets, watch out for car doors opening. Slow down and leave space, and be ready to stop.

18. Question 18 of 23

    Bus B has stopped at a bus stop on car A's side of the road. Child C is standing just in front of the bus. What is the main hazard?

    • ANothing, because the child is standing next to the bus
    • BChild C may step into the road in front of car A
    • COncoming traffic will stop for the bus
    • DThe bus may reverse into car A
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    Answer: B. Child C may step into the road in front of car A

    Rule 205: there is a risk of pedestrians, especially children, stepping unexpectedly into the road. Slow down and be ready to stop as you pass the bus.

19. Question 19 of 23

    Car A is behind cyclist B on a 30 mph road. Car C is coming the other way. What should the driver of car A do?

    • ASound the horn so the cyclist moves to the kerb
    • BFollow very closely to show you want to pass
    • COvertake now and squeeze between the cyclist and car C
    • DStay back until car C has passed and you can leave at least 1.5 metres
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    Answer: D. Stay back until car C has passed and you can leave at least 1.5 metres

    Rule 163: leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30 mph. If you cannot do that safely, wait behind.

20. Question 20 of 23

    Deer D is standing at the edge of the road ahead of car A. What should the driver do?

    • ARev the engine so it runs off
    • BSlow down, give it plenty of room and be ready to stop
    • CSound the horn to scare it away
    • DKeep the same speed, because animals move away from cars
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    Answer: B. Slow down, give it plenty of room and be ready to stop

    Rule 214: when passing animals, drive slowly, give them plenty of room and be ready to stop. Do not scare them by sounding your horn or revving your engine.

21. Question 21 of 23

    The road is wet. Car A is following car B. How big a gap should car A leave?

    • AAt least double the gap it would leave on a dry road
    • BOne car length
    • CHalf the normal gap, because traffic is slower
    • DThe same gap as on a dry road
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    Answer: A. At least double the gap it would leave on a dry road

    Rule 126: the gap should be at least doubled on wet roads. Rule 227: in wet weather, stopping distances are at least double those on dry roads.

22. Question 22 of 23

    Car A drives through deep standing water and the steering suddenly feels light and does not respond. What should the driver do?

    • AEase off the accelerator and slow down gradually
    • BSteer sharply to get out of the water
    • CAccelerate to get through faster
    • DBrake hard at once
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    Answer: A. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually

    Rule 227: if the steering becomes unresponsive, water is probably stopping the tyres from gripping the road. Ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

23. Question 23 of 23

    Cyclist B is about to ride past a row of parked cars. What should the driver of car A expect?

    • AThe cyclist may move out away from the parked cars, so give plenty of room
    • BThe cyclist will stop behind the parked cars
    • CThe cyclist must pull over to let car A pass
    • DThe cyclist will ride close to the parked cars
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    Answer: A. The cyclist may move out away from the parked cars, so give plenty of room

    Rule 213: cyclists are advised to ride at least a door's width or 1 metre from parked cars, and may ride in the centre of the lane. Give them plenty of room.

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