7 questions on the highway code

[Ranger]

Not sure if this is elsewhere

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8012018.stm

7/7

 

[hulver]

eh?

I got them all right, but I clicked the right answer on the final question it said "Wrong, it's the answer I just clicked" So I'm claiming that one as correct.

 

[User482]

The first question is wrong - the national speed limit depends on your vehicle. And the seventh question is messed up - I got the answer right (my choice tallied with the explanation) but it told me I was wrong.

 

[swee'pea99]

5/7 - the last one was odd tho' - I chose the correct answer, but it said 'WRONG! It's (the answer I chose).'

Mind you, it did raise one oddity that's often struck me - what is the point of that 'National speed limits applies' sign? You know, the white with a diagonal black stripe one, that half of drivers (including me, it appears) aren't sure about? I've never understood that one. Why not use instead a 'regular' speed limit sign - a red circle with a number in? I really can see no upside to that sign at all. Anyone?

 

[User482]

[quote name='swee'pea99'] what is the point of that 'National speed limits applies' sign?[/QUOTE]


NSL depends on vehicle type - e.g. it's lower for lorries & vans. To replace it, you'd have to have a separate speed limit displayed with a picture of each type of vehicle it applies to.

 

[swee'pea99]

Fair enough. Thanks for that.

 

[radger]

I had the "wrong" answer for number 7 as well. *claims full marks anyway*

 

[Blackandblue]

IIRC the hatched junction box question has an incomplete answer as it is OK to enter that box if your exit is obstructed provided that you are turning right.

 

[Gromit]

I always thought that the national speed limit was 60mph, (country roads etc), with exception of jewel carriageways and motorways, which are 70mph.

 

[Black Sheep]

to set a speed limit as you suggest requires reminder signs every so often along the stretch of road which would cost a fair amount.

it used to mean that there was no limit on that road and stood for it being unrestricted until the national speed limit was introduced, at which point it now means there is no lower limit in effect on that road.

 

[Black Sheep]

NSL depends on vehicle type - e.g. it's lower for lorries & vans. To replace it, you'd have to have a separate speed limit displayed with a picture of each type of vehicle it applies to.

not really, theres a road near me thats a single lane (each way) A road that has signs marking it out as being 60mph

mini busses, vans, lorries and busses all should know that they're only allowed to do 50 along it (lorries might be less actually) and seem to stick to it.

speed restriction signs are intended to show the upper limit - the maximum you should be doing unless there are other restrictions in force for your vehicle - not always permission to do the limit which some people seem to think.

 

[Black Sheep]

I always thought that the national speed limit was 60mph, (country roads etc), with exception of jewel carriageways and motorways, which are 70mph.

you are correct, dual carriageways are indeed 70 unless otherwise stated.

 

[User482]

not really, theres a road near me thats a single lane (each way) A road that has signs marking it out as being 60mph

mini busses, vans, lorries and busses all should know that they're only allowed to do 50 along it (lorries might be less actually) and seem to stick to it.

speed restriction signs are intended to show the upper limit - the maximum you should be doing unless there are other restrictions in force for your vehicle - not always permission to do the limit which some people seem to think.

A specific limit sign when certain vehicles would be subject to a lower limit is misleading in my view, especially when use of the NSL sign is the norm.

 

[Black Sheep]

A specific limit sign when certain vehicles would be subject to a lower limit is misleading in my view, especially when use of the NSL sign is the norm.

true,

think the only vehicle you don't have to take a test to drive which requires a lower limit is a van.

HGV, bus, mini bus (ok, some are the exception) all require a license and test for that vehicle and so the information is given to the driver at that stage.

the other times a lower limit is enforced for a vehicle is when its towing. but people know that most of the time, don't they?

 

[Davidc]

IIRC the hatched junction box question has an incomplete answer as it is OK to enter that box if your exit is obstructed provided that you are turning right.

Not quite - I'd need to look it up but I recall that to enter for a right turn your exit must be clear with the only thing stopping you moving being oncoming traffic crossing your path