How well do you know the rules of the road?
The laws of the UK's roads are crucial for ensuring safety across country, and they also can vary depending on which country you're in.
This short quiz from motoring solicitors Rothera Dowson tests your knowledge of the road, from speeding to drink driving, smoking to penalties.
What is the number one driving offence in the UK?
Speeding
Drink driving
Drug driving
Using a mobile phone
What is the current drink drive alcohol limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
20 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
100 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
Approximately how many people are caught drink driving each year in the UK?
25,000
70,000
50,000
95,000
Is the number of convictions for both drink driving offences and drug driving offences increasing, decreasing or staying the same?
Increasing
Decreasing
Staying the same
As a fixed penalty, how many points could you receive on your licence for being caught using your mobile phone whilst driving?
1 point
3 points and a £100 fine
0 points and a £100 fine
4 points and a £50 fine
What is the speed limit for a standard car on a dual carriageway? (Unless a lower limit is posted)
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
Who has the better percentage pass rate for their theory test?
Men
Women
What is the law regarding smoking in a private vehicle in England and Wales?
You are allowed to smoke whenever you want regardless of who is in the car
You can’t smoke at all whilst driving
You are not allowed to smoke if you have a passenger
You are not allowed to smoke if you have any passengers under 18
What percentage of pet owners do not secure their pets when driving?
31%
11%
1%
21%
In England and Wales, what is the penalty for a driving licence with an out-of-date address?
£1000
£500
£250
£750
Thank you for completing this short quiz. We hope it's helped you to become even more informed about the laws on UK roads.
‘Keepmeontheroad’ is the collective name for the Road Transport Law & Motorist Defence team at Rothera Dowson Solicitors.
For advice on any motoring, driving offence (such as drink driving) or Transport related legal problem we are the motoring solicitors who can help.
‘Keepmeontheroad’ is the collective name for the Road Transport Law & Motorist Defence team at Rothera Dowson Solicitors.
For advice on any motoring, driving offence (such as drink driving) or Transport related legal problem we are the motoring solicitors who can help.