. Flashcards
How should you use anti lock breaks when you need to stop in an emergency?
brake firmly and promptly
you’re driving towards a left hand bend. what danger should you be anticipating?
pedestrians walking towards you
what should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front of you have forgotten to cancel their right indicator
stay behind and don’t overtake
what should you do when passing sheep on the road?
go very slowly
you’re following two cyclists as they approach a roundabout in the left hand lane. where would you expect them to go?
any direction
you’re approaching a roundabout. what should you do if a cyclist ahead is signaling to turn right
give them plenty of room
you’re driving towards a zebra crossing. what should you do if a person in a wheelchair is waiting to cross?
be prepared to stop
you’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroad. what should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left hand kerb?
wait behind them
why is it important to make use of a slip road as you join a motorway?
to allow you to fit safely into the flow of traffic
when would you use the right hand lane on a three lane motorway?
when you’re overtaking
what colour are the reflective studs between a motorway and a slip road?
green
what should you do when parking at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?
leave the parking lights switched on
you’re going to turn left from a main road to a minor road. what should you do?
keep well left of the road
what shape are traffic signs giving orders?
circle
what will you have to do if you get 6 penalty points?
retake theory and practical tests
warning sign of shock
rapid shallow breathing
you’re driving on a wet road. what should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
keep both hands on the steering wheel
what will happen if your cars wheels are unbalanced?
the steering will vibrate
what is the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
2.5mm
what should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?
allow more time
what should you be especially aware of if you’re turning left into a side road?
pedestrians
why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?
pedestrians and cyclists can use it together
you’re towing a caravan. which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?
extended arm side mirrors
when will you feel the effects of engine breaking?
when you change to a lower gear
on a three lane motorway, which lane should you use if there’s no traffic ahead?
left
where would you expect to find a cornflow system on a motorway?
lower speed limits
what would you expect to find at a cornflow system on a motorway?
lower speed limits
when must you stop your vehicle?
if you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury
you’re waiting at a pelican crossing. what does it mean when the red light chnaged to flashing amber?
give way to pedestrians
what is the national speed limit for a car towing a trailer
50 mph
where would you find amber reflective studs?
right hand edge
what does this signal mean? (green light with line nexto it)
trams must stop
what does the sign with two black arrows mean?
two way traffic ahead
what does the blue sign with two diagonal arrows on it mean?
pass either side for the same destination
what info is found on a vehicle registration?
the registered keeper
when would you increase the pressure in your tyres so that it’s above average?
when carrying a heavy load
when are you allowed to wait in a box junction
when turning right
when may you wait in the area marked with a cycle?
when the traffic lights change to amber
