HIGHWAY CODE QUIZ QUESTIONS
1. What are the different types of roads?
2. Could you explain the concept of an interchange?
3. Can you list three categories of road users?
4. What are five essential gadgets that should be carried in every car at all times?
5. How would you describe the shape of informative signs?
6. What is the term used to describe a location where two equal roads intersect?
7. How would you depict the shape of the "YIELD" sign?
8. Who qualifies as a pedestrian?
9. Could you mention three types of pedestrians that are commonly involved in road traffic crashes?
10. What is another term used to refer to a pedestrian crossing?
11. Provide a definition for a driver's license.
12. Is it true or false that a driver of a bicycle must possess a driver's license?
13. Under what circumstances can a temporary number plate be obtained?
14. Where should the vehicle identification tag be affixed on a vehicle?
15. What do the first three letters on a number plate signify?
16. What colors are typically used for the background and lettering on a commercial vehicle?
17. What are the three major causes of road crashes?
18. Which type of road is controlled and maintained by private individuals or organizations?
19. Can you list three locations where making U-turns is prohibited?
20. Provide three examples of places where parking a vehicle is not allowed.
21. How many sides does a "STOP" sign have?
22. What three questions should you ask yourself before attempting to overtake another vehicle?
23. What is the speed limit for private cars on expressways?
24. Name four common types of interchanges.
25. What are the different types of regulatory signs?
26. What is the purpose of using reflective material for number plates?
27. On which side of the road should you perform an overtaking maneuver?
28. What is the maximum speed limit for all vehicles on highways in Nigeria?
29. How would you describe the shape of the "GIVE WAY" sign?
30. Provide five examples of prohibitive signs.
31. What is meant by a dual carriageway?
32. What is the purpose of a cloverleaf interchange?
33. What is the term used for an interchange designed to handle high volumes of traffic transferring off?
34. What is the name given to a location where two or more roads meet?
35. How is a location where a major road crosses a minor road typically referred to?
36. Who qualifies as a motorist?
37. Is it true or false that cyclists must wear seatbelts?
38. For long-distance driving, how many minutes of rest should a driver take for every hour of driving?
39. As a pedestrian walking in the dark, what type of clothing should you wear?
40. What does the amber light signify?
41. What is the minimum age requirement for driving in Nigeria?
42. At what age does driving become no longer permissible?
43. Can you provide five examples of mandatory signs?
44. In what ways do drivers contribute to road crashes? Give three examples.
45. How can passengers contribute to road crashes? Provide two examples.
46. Can you list four mechanical factors that contribute to road crashes?
47. Name five environmental factors that contribute to road crashes.
48. What is the definition of a central island?
49. What is the speed limit for articulated vehicles on highways?
50. How old must a child be before they can occupy the passenger seat?
ANSWERS
1. Roads may be classified as:
Private drive pathways
Two-lane highways
Dual carriageways
Expressway
2. An interchange is a special intersection designed to enable road users cross, enter or leave the
expressway without interfering with the flow of traffic.
3. The Motorist
The Pedestrian
The Cyclist
The Motorcyclist
The Child
Animal
The Hawker
The Trader
4. Warning triangle (c-caution)
Fire extinguisher
Jack
Spare tyre
First Aid kit
Wheel spanner
Water
Hydraulic
Transmission fluid
Torch light
Spare fan belt
5. Informative signs are usually rectangular in shape and provide guidance information.
6. A cross road is the place where two roads meet and cross each other. It could be in the form of: A major
road crossing a minor road; or Two equal roads crossing each other.
7. The shape of the “YIELD” sign is an inverted triangle.
8. A pedestrian is a person who is walking on the road especially in an area also used by vehicles. Drivers
share the road with many other road users among whom are pedestrians who are part of exposed road
users.
9. Generally there are three types of pedestrians most often involved in road traffic crashes: children, the
elderly and adults under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
10. Another name Pedestrian Crossing is Zebra Crossing.
11. A Driver's Licence is a legal document that confers on a driver the right to drive.
12. False. Cyclists are not required to have a Driver’s License.
13. A temporary number plate is obtained whenever the original number plate is lost.
14. The Vehicle Identification Tag is affixed to the rear windscreen.
15. The first three alphabets represent the Local Government or Licensing Office where the vehicle is
registered.
16. White background and Red letterings.
17. There are three major causes of these crashes, namely: Human Factor, Mechanical Factor,
Environmental Factor.
18. Private Drive Pathways are roads owned, maintained or controlled by an individual, agency or
organization.
19. You must not make U-turns at or near the following places:
Crest or brow of a hill
Bends or corners
Where a NO U-TURN SIGN is pasted
Busy streets, highways or expressways
Any place where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from at least 120 meters
20. You must not park wherever you see NO PARKING sign. You must not park wherever your vehicle
will obstruct the views of other road users or constitute danger to them, for instance at or near:
Road junction
Bends or corners
Brow or crest of a hill
Narrow bridge
Level crossing
Bus stop
Pedestrians crossing, or on either side of a crossing
School entrance or other entrances
Footpath, pavement or cycle path
The left hand side of the road at night (except in a one-way street)
21. The STOP sign is an eight sided polygon formerly known as octagon.
22. Is it safe?; Is it legal?; Is it Necessary?
23. The Speed Limit for Private Cars on Expressways is 100km/hr.
24. The four common types of interchanges are; CLOVER LEAF, DIRECTIONAL, DIAMOND, and
TRUMPET interchanges.
25. The 2 types of Regulatory signs are PROHIBITIVE SIGNS and MANDATORY SIGNS.
26. They are reflective in order to improve safety at night.
27. Overtake only on the left side of the road.
28. The law imposes maximum limit of 100 Km/hr for cars on any highway in Nigeria.
29. The shape of the “GIVE WAY” sign is an INVERTED TRIANGLE.
30. Turn to pages 47-52 of the Nigeria Highway Code for the Royal Shepherds.
31. A Dual Carriageway is a road which has multiple lanes with traffic going in opposite direction. They
may or may not be physically separated by non-passable dividers such as concrete barrier.
32. Clover leaf interchange is designed to allow turning movement off or into the expressway from four
directions using loop type connections.
33. Directional interchange is used where high volume traffic desire to transfer off an interchange.
34. A junction is the place where two or more roads meet.
35. A place where a major road is crossing a minor road is called a CROSS ROAD.
36. A motorist is a class of road user who is enclosed in motor vehicles.
37. False. Cyclists are not required to use seatbelts.
38. Take a break of 15 minutes after every four (4) hours of driving.
39. As a Pedestrian, while walking in the dark, wear or carry white, bright coloured or reflective clothing as
you can be easily seen in them.
40. The amber light signifies a caution or warning, indicating that drivers should prepare to stop before the
signal changes to red.
41. The minimum age for driving is 18 years.
42. The terminal age for driving is 70 years.
43. Examples of mandatory signs include speed limit signs, wear seatbelt signs, no-entry signs, keep left
signs, and stop signs.
44. Drivers can cause road crashes in the following ways;
I. Overconfidence, Speeding
II. Tiredness
III. Lack of concentration
IV. Driving under the influence of alcohol or other hard substances
V. Poor Vehicle Care
VI. Indiscriminate parking
VII. Dangerous Overtaking
45. Passengers can cause road crashes through:
I. Distraction
II. Non-chalant attitude
46. Mechanical factors of road crashes are:
i. Malfunction of engine
ii. Poor steering mechanism
iii. Tyre burst
iv. Brake failure
v. Failed wipers during rainy season
vi. Spilled oil leading to crashes
vii. Exhaust fumes or smokes leading to temporary road blindness
viii. Faulty security gadgets
ix. Defective lighting system
x. Defective horn
xi. Faulty wheel balancing and alignment
xii. Absence of rear mirror
xiii. Leaking fuel that may result to fire outbreak
xiv. Lack of reflective triangle
xv. Incompetent wheel nuts
xvi. Electrical fault
xvii. Inconsistency in vehicle load design
xviii. Lack of seatbelt
47. Environmental factors of road crashes include:
a. Improperly placed or absence of road signs
b. Pot holes on our roads
c. Bad roads (Narrow, rough, dusty and winding roads)
d. Heavy rain
e. Harmattan Haze
f. Hot sun on roads in desert/savannah area
g. Absence of road markings
h. Collapsed bridges
i. Slippery surface; (oil spill on the road)
j. Fallen trees on the road
k. River overflow
48. A central island, also known as central reserve is a strip of land that divides carriageways of
expressways.
49. Articulated vehicles like tankers and trailers are expected to maintain a maximum speed limit of
50Km/hr on highways.
50. A child must have attained the age of 12 before he can sit in the passenger seat.
