Driving Instructor tests knowledge of TikTok followers with obscure signs and traffic rules

Driving theory tests can strike fear in the hearts of any person learning to get behind the wheel of a vehicle.

But a driving instructor reminds us that just because we passed our exams doesn’t necessarily mean we have to remember everything there is to know about driving safely and responsibly.

A driving instructor for almost a decade, Pin Binning has found internet fame for quizzing his students on the intricacies of the Highway Code, racking up a million followers and 45 million likes on TikTok alone.

In one video, he asks a student the meaning of three red and white markers that can be seen next to the clip

In another example shared on TikTok, the instructor asks his followers to find out what signs indicate pedestrians may be walking down the street

His videos have left even the most experienced motorist scratching their heads with tricky questions about the meaning of certain road markings, the differences between pelican and puffin crossings, vehicle tax applications and dual carriageway etiquette.

In one video, he asks a student the meaning of three red and white markers that can be seen next to the clip. One of the white signs has three red lines, the next two and the third only one.

The student is at a loss at first, but the answer quickly becomes clear – the markings show the driver that he is approaching a covered level crossing.

In another clip, he asks his student what “kickdown” would be used for in an auto-transition car. But the student gets the answer wrong and has to say the right answer.

And in another shared on TikTok, the instructor asks his followers to figure out what signs signal pedestrians may be walking down the street, causing chaos in the comments section while followers argue over who’s right.

The popularity of the videos shows that many aspiring drivers and current drivers still need guidance on the intricacies of the code.

Pin Binning has been a driving instructor for almost a decade and has found internet fame for quizzing his students on the intricacies of the Highway Code

His videos have even the most seasoned motorists scratching their heads with tricky questions

Research has shown that only a third of UK drivers would pass their theory test if they were to repeat it today. And a 2018 survey of 2,000 road users found that 89 percent had little or no understanding of road signs and motorway rules in other European countries.

Italian road signs proved to be the most confusing, followed by those in Portugal and France.

How would you fairly answer Mr Binning’s tricky questions? Find out below.

1. What color follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

A) Steady red

B) Flashing yellow

C) Steady yellow

D) Flashing green

2. If you drive an automatic transmission car, what would you use “kickdown” for?

A) Progressive braking

B) To improve fuel economy

C) Turn on cruise control

D) To accelerate quickly

3. What do you need to bring with you when you extend your vehicle tax?

A) Valid insurance

B) The VIN of the vehicle

C) The manual

D) A valid driver’s license

4. When turning right onto a dual carriageway, what should you do before exiting?

A) Position your vehicle far to the left of the side street

B) Check if the median is wide enough for your vehicle

C) Stop, apply parking brake and then shift into low gear

D) Make sure you leave enough space for the rear vehicle

5. What is a cover letter?

A) A document issued before you receive your MOT certificate

B) A document issued before you receive your certificate of insurance

C) A document issued before you receive your registration document

D) A document issued before you receive your driver’s license