2- Rules For Invalid Carriages

Question 0

37)- What rules apply where, to invalid carriages?

Answer 0

Rules for road vehicles apply when using mobility scooter on the road, and pedestrian rules apply on the pavements

Question 1

36)- Invalid carriages types:

Answer 1

a. Manual wheelchair (class1) and powered mobility scooters with max speed of 4mph (class2) can only be used on pavements
b. Powered scooters with max speed 6mph can be used on both pavements and the road

Question 2

38)- Which is invalid carriages safer use?

Answer 2

It is safer to use invalid carriages on the pavements although priority should be given to pedestrians especially blind people

Question 3

39)- What is the max speed for invalid carriages on pavements?

Answer 3

Invalid carriages must not drive more than max speed of 4mph on pavements and should reduce the speed to adjust to other pedestrians speed

Question 4

40)- How can a mobility scooter safely join the traffic into the road?

Answer 4

use lowered kerbs to descend and look out before you move off to the road.

Question 5

41)- Driving on the road?

Answer 5

Take extra care when driving on the road as you might be driving at max 8 mph which is a lot slower than other traffic

Question 6

42)- Class 2/3 invalid carriages safety rules?

Answer 6

Class 2/3 should use the pavements where available and travel in the direction of the traffic if forced into the road,with lights on at night

Question 7

43)- The road rules?

Answer 7

You must use the same rules for other road users and use lights, horns if your machine is fitted with them, also help other road user see you by wearing reflective clothing from dusk.

Question 8

44)-How to drive at major junctions & roundabouts?

Answer 8

a. If going straight ahead then look both sides right and left for incoming traffic as well as traffic coming from your side overtaking you before turning left
b. If turning right in a major junction, stop on the left side of the road and wait for a safe gap in the traffic, or use the pavements and pedestrian crossings
c. Consider alternative routes if the junction or roundabout is very unsafe to use

Question 9

45)- Parking rules?

Answer 9

All normal parking restrictions should be observed

Question 10

46)- Can invalid carriages drive on motorways or dual carriage ways?

Answer 10

Invalid carriages must not be used on motorways, and dual carriage way where speed limit exceeds 50mph, but if they are used on dual carriageways they must have amber flashing beacon fitted into them.