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  1. Which Scandinavian country switched from left-hand to right-hand driving in a single day in 1967, during the operation known as 'Dagen H'?
    • A. Sweden
    • B. Norway
    • C. Denmark
    • D. Finland
  2. Which document, in addition to a national licence, allows someone to legally drive in many foreign countries?
    • A. An international vehicle registration
    • B. A diplomatic passport
    • C. An international driving permit
    • D. A travel logbook
  3. In which countries are speeds displayed in miles per hour (mph) rather than km/h?
    • A. Japan and South Korea
    • B. The United Kingdom and the United States
    • C. Germany and Austria
    • D. France and Belgium
  4. In Japan, the STOP sign, called 'Tomare', differs from the standard red octagon by taking which shape?
    • A. An inverted triangle
    • B. A green square
    • C. A yellow circle
    • D. A blue hexagon
  5. In which country is it generally allowed to turn right on a red light, under certain conditions?
    • A. Italy
    • B. France
    • C. The United States
    • D. Portugal
  6. On American 'Interstate' motorways, speed limits generally fall within which range?
    • A. Between 90 and 100 mph
    • B. Between 40 and 50 mph
    • C. There is no limit at all
    • D. Between 65 and 80 mph
  7. Since 2021, what is the general speed limit across most of the city of Paris?
    • A. 50 km/h
    • B. 20 km/h
    • C. 40 km/h
    • D. 30 km/h
  8. Which road sign is iconic to Australia, warning drivers of possible wild animals on the road?
    • A. The 'dingo' sign
    • B. The 'koala' sign
    • C. The 'kangaroo' sign
    • D. The 'emu' sign
  9. Since the 2010s, which country has had the world's largest expressway network, having overtaken the United States?
    • A. China
    • B. Brazil
    • C. Russia
    • D. India
  10. What is the mandatory roadworthiness test for vehicles over three years old called in the United Kingdom?
    • A. The MOT test
    • B. The TÜV
    • C. The CT check
    • D. The ITV
  11. Which Australian state introduced, in 1970, the world's very first law making seatbelt-wearing mandatory?
    • A. New South Wales
    • B. Western Australia
    • C. The State of Victoria
    • D. Queensland
  12. Which country is world-renowned for its exceptional cycling infrastructure and the central role of the bicycle in daily travel?
    • A. Spain
    • B. The Netherlands
    • C. Poland
    • D. Greece
  13. In the United States, what must vehicles travelling in both directions do when a school bus is stopped with its flashing lights on?
    • A. Honk before overtaking
    • B. Only slow down
    • C. Stop, in both directions of travel
    • D. Continue as normal
  14. In Sweden, what must drivers do even in broad daylight and fine weather?
    • A. Drive with their lights on
    • B. Honk at every junction
    • C. Wear a high-visibility vest
    • D. Drive with the windows open
  15. In Singapore, why must a local car have its tank at least three-quarters full to cross into Malaysia?
    • A. To avoid breakdowns on the bridge
    • B. To pay a proportional tax
    • C. To stop people filling up more cheaply on the other side
    • D. For fire safety reasons
  16. In Beijing, to reduce traffic jams, cars are banned from driving on certain weekdays according to…?
    • A. Their colour
    • B. The last digit of their number plate
    • C. Their make
    • D. The driver's age
  17. In which country are motorway direction signs green, while ordinary road signs are blue?
    • A. France
    • B. Germany
    • C. Italy
    • D. Spain
  18. In which European country are road signs written in both English and Gaelic?
    • A. Wales only
    • B. Scotland only
    • C. Malta
    • D. Ireland
  19. In the United States, what does the triangular "YIELD" sign mean?
    • A. Slow down
    • B. Compulsory stop
    • C. Give way
    • D. Dead end
  20. What do the British call a black-and-white striped pedestrian crossing?
    • A. A tiger crossing
    • B. A panda path
    • C. A striped way
    • D. A zebra crossing

Answer key — World Highway Code Quiz

  1. A. SwedenOn 3 September 1967, Sweden switched overnight from left-hand to right-hand driving, in a carefully planned operation known as 'Dagen H'.
  2. C. An international driving permitThe international driving permit is a document translating the information from a national licence, making it easier to recognise in countries that are signatories to international conventions.
  3. B. The United Kingdom and the United StatesThe United Kingdom and the United States are among the few countries that display speed limits in miles per hour rather than kilometres per hour.
  4. A. An inverted triangleUnlike the international standard of a red octagon, the Japanese STOP sign, called 'Tomare', takes the form of a red and white inverted triangle.
  5. C. The United StatesIn the United States, unless otherwise indicated, it is generally allowed to turn right at a red light after coming to a complete stop and yielding right of way.
  6. D. Between 65 and 80 mphDepending on the state, speed limits on American Interstates generally range between 65 and 80 mph, roughly 105 to 130 km/h.
  7. D. 30 km/hSince August 2021, the city of Paris has set a general speed limit of 30 km/h across almost all of its streets, with the exception of certain major roads.
  8. C. The 'kangaroo' signThe sign showing a leaping kangaroo is iconic to Australia, where many accidents involve collisions with these animals, especially at dusk.
  9. A. ChinaThanks to massive infrastructure development since the 2000s, China now has the world's largest expressway network, surpassing that of the United States.
  10. A. The MOT testIn the United Kingdom, the mandatory roadworthiness test for vehicles over three years old is called the 'MOT test', named after the former Ministry of Transport.
  11. C. The State of VictoriaIn 1970, the State of Victoria, Australia, became the first jurisdiction in the world to make seatbelt-wearing mandatory, paving the way for worldwide adoption of this measure.
  12. B. The NetherlandsThe Netherlands is world-renowned for the density of its cycle paths and the priority often given to bicycles, a central feature of its mobility policy.
  13. C. Stop, in both directions of travelIn the United States, when a school bus is stopped with its flashing lights on, vehicles travelling in both directions must stop, a strict rule designed to protect children.
  14. A. Drive with their lights onSweden made daytime lights compulsory in 1977: with dark winters, being seen from afar saves lives.
  15. C. To stop people filling up more cheaply on the other sidePetrol is much cheaper in Malaysia. The 'three-quarter tank rule' is checked at the border, with heavy fines at stake.
  16. B. The last digit of their number plateEach working day, two digits are banned at peak times. The system, introduced for the 2008 Olympic Games, has been extended ever since.
  17. C. ItalyIn France it is the other way round: blue for motorways, green for major roads.
  18. D. IrelandIn Ireland, Gaelic (Irish) is the first official language. Wales, for its part, uses English and Welsh.
  19. C. Give wayIt is the equivalent of the British "Give Way" triangle. The "STOP" sign, by contrast, is octagonal almost everywhere in the world.
  20. D. A zebra crossingIt is named after its stripes. The world's most famous one is on Abbey Road in London, photographed for a Beatles album cover.

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