Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
At a junction of two equal roads with no lights, signs or police, who has the right of way?
Regulation 9(2) gives the right of way to vehicles approaching from the right, unless the junction is controlled or you are leaving a minor road.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 9(2)
Answer A. Regulation 9(2) gives the right of way to vehicles approaching from the right, unless the junction is controlled or you are leaving a minor road.
You are coming out of a narrow lane onto a busy main road. A car is approaching on the main road from your left. Who goes first?
The "from the right" rule does not apply to a vehicle leaving a minor road. You give way to all traffic on the major road.
Answer D. The "from the right" rule does not apply to a vehicle leaving a minor road. You give way to all traffic on the major road.
You are driving out of a petrol pump onto the road. Who has priority?
Regulation 7(4): a vehicle emerging from a property gives way to motor vehicles and other traffic already on the road, including pedestrians and cyclists.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 7(4)
Answer A. Regulation 7(4): a vehicle emerging from a property gives way to motor vehicles and other traffic already on the road, including pedestrians and cyclists.
There are no signs. Your road ends where it meets another road (a T-junction). What should you do?
The regulations do not define a major road at unmarked junctions. India Drive Safe recommends that the road that ends gives way to the road that continues.
Answer A. The regulations do not define a major road at unmarked junctions. India Drive Safe recommends that the road that ends gives way to the road that continues.
Buildings block your view of the road you are joining. What should you do?
Edge forward slowly until you can see clearly in both directions, ready to stop. Use the horn only if really needed to warn others.
Answer D. Edge forward slowly until you can see clearly in both directions, ready to stop. Use the horn only if really needed to warn others.
You are turning right at an unmarked junction. An oncoming car is going straight on. What does India Drive Safe recommend?
Turning right crosses the path of oncoming traffic. Give way to oncoming vehicles going straight on or turning left, as in the UK and New Zealand.
Answer A. Turning right crosses the path of oncoming traffic. Give way to oncoming vehicles going straight on or turning left, as in the UK and New Zealand.
You have the right of way, but traffic inside the junction has stopped. What should you do?
Regulation 9(3) forbids entering an intersection where traffic has come to a standstill, even if you have the right of way.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 9(3)
Answer A. Regulation 9(3) forbids entering an intersection where traffic has come to a standstill, even if you have the right of way.
Another driver flashes the headlights at you at an unmarked junction. What should you do?
A flash or a wave only shows what the other driver intends. You must still check that it is safe, including for two-wheelers.
Answer D. A flash or a wave only shows what the other driver intends. You must still check that it is safe, including for two-wheelers.