10. Rules of the road Flashcards
National speed limit on singe carriageway?
60mph
National speed limit on dual carriageway?
70mph
National speed limit for vehicles towing trailers or caravans on single carriageway?
50mph
National speed limit for vehicles towing trailers or caravans on dual carriageway?
60mph
What is the speed limit when there are street lights?
Typically 30mph in England, N. Ireland and Scotland
Typically 20mph in Wales
When should you regulate your speed below your speed limits on a street?
When there are cars parked, narrowing the road and obstructing view
Why may temporary speed limits be put into place on normal streets?
At roadworks
What should you do after turning?
Ensure your indicator has been turned off
If someone is indicating after turning what should you do?
Stay behind
When should you signal if you are approaching a junction and are taking the second exit?
After passing the first
When must you not use your horn?
In built up areas between 11.30pm and 7am
Why should you flash your headlights?
Only to warn other road users that you’re there
How will a police car ask you to pull over?
Flash their headlights or blue lights and/ or use their siren/horn, then indicate left and point left
Pull up on the left as soon as it is safe to do so
How will a traffic officer ask you to pull up?
They will use amber flashing lights, usually from behind and will point or indicate left
Do you have to comply with traffic officer requets?
Yes duh
