Highway Code Quiz – Printable Version
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- On the motorway, in dry weather, what is the maximum speed allowed?
- A. 120 km/h
- B. 130 km/h
- C. 110 km/h
- D. 150 km/h
- What is the maximum blood alcohol level allowed for a driver on a probationary licence (new driver)?
- A. 0.8 g/L
- B. 0 g/L
- C. 0.5 g/L
- D. 0.2 g/L
- How many points does a full French driving licence carry?
- A. 8 points
- B. 10 points
- C. 6 points
- D. 12 points
- What does a round sign with a blue background and a white symbol mean?
- A. A prohibition
- B. An obligation
- C. A danger
- D. An indication
- In a roundabout in France, who generally has priority?
- A. The vehicle coming from the right
- B. The vehicle already inside the roundabout
- C. The vehicle going furthest
- D. The vehicle wanting to enter
- How long does the result of the theory test (the highway code exam) remain valid?
- A. 3 years
- B. 10 years
- C. It is valid for life
- D. 5 years
- Is holding a phone while driving allowed in France?
- A. Yes, below 30 km/h
- B. No, it is completely forbidden
- C. Yes, if a hands-free kit is unavailable
- D. Yes, only when stationary
- Once the first roadworthiness test is passed, how often must a light vehicle be retested?
- A. Every 5 years
- B. Every 2 years
- C. Every year
- D. Every 3 years
- What does a 'two-way traffic' sign indicate?
- A. A cycle-only lane
- B. A road where traffic flows both ways on what looks like a one-way street
- C. Priority for buses
- D. A road closed to traffic
- What is the maximum speed allowed in a '30 zone'?
- A. 20 km/h
- B. 50 km/h
- C. 30 km/h
- D. 40 km/h
- Road signage tells me the road is a priority road a) only at the next intersection, b) for the entire way through the built-up area?
- A. b) no
- B. b) yes
- C. a) yes
- D. a) no
- What should a driver do when approaching a priority vehicle (fire brigade, police, ambulance) with lights and siren on?
- A. Ignore it if they have priority at the intersection
- B. Speed up to clear the road as fast as possible without caution
- C. Make way if needed, while respecting safety
- D. Honk the horn to signal it to others
- Can a driver overtake if the line is broken on their side, even if it is solid on the other side?
- A. Yes, overtaking is allowed on their side
- B. Only on motorways
- C. No, it is forbidden in all cases
- D. Only at night
- Is wearing a bicycle helmet compulsory for children under 12, whether riding or as a passenger?
- A. Yes, it is compulsory
- B. No, it is only recommended
- C. Only outside built-up areas
- D. Only at night
- What does a driver risk immediately if checked with a blood alcohol level of 0.8 g/L or above?
- A. Immediate seizure of their driving licence by police
- B. A simple written warning
- C. A fine with no other consequence
- D. Nothing unless they have had an accident
- What does a triangular sign showing two children indicate?
- A. A shopping area
- B. A private playground
- C. The proximity of a school or an area frequented by children
- D. A family car park
- What is the difference between obstructive parking and dangerous parking?
- A. No difference, the fines are identical
- B. Dangerous parking does not exist in the highway code
- C. Obstructive parking is never penalised
- D. Dangerous parking is penalised more severely than simply obstructive parking
- What does a triangular sign showing a snowflake indicate?
- A. A seasonal speed camera
- B. A nearby ski resort
- C. A road closed in winter
- D. A risk of an icy or snow-covered road
- At an intersection with no particular signage, to carry out your manoeuvre:
A = must I give way to vehicles coming from my right
B = must I give way to a pedestrian already crossing
C = should I honk as a precaution before setting off?
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
- Does the road signage allow overtaking:
A = yes -- B = no
do I overtake:
C = yes -- D = no
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Answer key — Highway Code Quiz
- B. 130 km/hOn motorways, speed is limited to 130 km/h in dry weather, and lowered to 110 km/h in rain or poor weather conditions.
- D. 0.2 g/LDrivers on a probationary licence, meaning less than three years since passing, must stay under a blood alcohol level of 0.2 g/L, an almost zero tolerance.
- D. 12 pointsA full French driving licence carries a maximum of 12 points.
- B. An obligationRound signs with a blue background indicate an obligation, such as wearing a helmet, a mandatory direction, or a mandatory cycle path.
- B. The vehicle already inside the roundaboutIn France, the general rule in a roundabout is that vehicles already inside have priority over those wishing to enter.
- D. 5 yearsThe result of the general theory test remains valid for 5 years, during which the candidate can attempt the practical exam up to 5 times.
- B. No, it is completely forbiddenHolding a phone while driving is completely forbidden in France, even at a red light or in a traffic jam; only a hands-free device is tolerated.
- B. Every 2 yearsAfter the first roadworthiness test, carried out in the 6 months before the vehicle turns 4 years old, it must be renewed every 2 years.
- B. A road where traffic flows both ways on what looks like a one-way streetThis sign warns of a road where traffic flows in both directions even though it might look like a one-way street, calling for extra caution.
- C. 30 km/hIn a 30 km/h zone, generally set up to secure the surroundings of schools or residential neighbourhoods, speed is limited to 30 km/h.
- D. a) no, b) noThe correct answers are 'a) no' and 'b) no'. The sign at the entrance to a built-up area indicates that the road you are on has priority status, but this does not extend to every street in the town.
- C. Make way if needed, while respecting safetyA priority vehicle, with beacon and siren running, must always be able to get through; other road users must make way if necessary, without performing any dangerous manoeuvre.
- A. Yes, overtaking is allowed on their sideWhen the line is broken on the driver's side, they may overtake, even if the line is solid on the other side of the road, where overtaking remains forbidden.
- A. Yes, it is compulsoryWearing a helmet is compulsory for any child under 12, whether riding or as a passenger on a bicycle, under penalty of a fine for the responsible adult.
- A. Immediate seizure of their driving licence by policeAbove the criminal threshold of 0.8 g/L, police immediately seize the driving licence, in addition to any criminal proceedings incurred.
- C. The proximity of a school or an area frequented by childrenThis warning sign indicates the proximity of a school or a place frequented by children, prompting drivers to slow down significantly due to the risk of sudden crossing.
- D. Dangerous parking is penalised more severely than simply obstructive parkingObstructive parking, such as on a pavement, is penalised less severely than dangerous parking, for example near a bend or the crest of a hill, which directly endangers road users' safety.
- D. A risk of an icy or snow-covered roadThis warning sign indicates a risk of a slippery road due to ice or snow, prompting drivers to reduce speed and increase safety distances.
- A. A, BThe correct answers are A and B. In the absence of signage, priority to the right applies, and any pedestrian already on the road must be able to finish crossing safely.
- A. A, DThe road markings must allow it, forward visibility must be good, and the manoeuvre must not obstruct any road user.