45 Questions Flashcards
When can you overtake on the left?
-When you want to go straight ahead and the driver infront has moved out and signalled to turn right
-When you have signalled intent to turn left
-When traffic is moving slowly in both lanes and the traffic is moving more quickly in the left hand lane than the right
What is meant by a solid white line in the centre of the road
You must stay to the left and must not cross the line unless it is for access or in an emergency
What does a broken yellow line mean
The road contains a hard shoulder which is normally for pedestrians and cyclists but can be used briefly to overtake in faster traffic if safe to do so
What does a continuous yellow line at the side of a road mean
No parking during certain hours
What does double broken white lines along the centre of the road mesh
To alert the driver that continuous white lines are a short distance away. They must not be crossed unless safe to do so
What do double continuous yellow lines at the side of the road mean?
No parking at any time.
Give examples of where you would not park
-Near a bend
-The brow of a hill
-Opposite a single or continuous white line
-Where your vehicle could obstruct a sign
-At an entrance
-At a bus stop
-On a footpath
Within what distance from a pedestrian crossing, should you not park?
15 metres before or 5 metres after.
At a stop sign that has no white line, where should you stop?
You must stop at the sign
Where there is a continuous and a broken white line along the centre of the road, which one do you obey?
You must obey the line nearest to you
What are the road markings for no entry?
A continuous and a broken white line with the words “NO ENTRY
When driving, when should you dip your headlights?
-When meeting other traffic
-When following close behind another vehicle
-On continuously lit roads
-In snow or fog, or dusk and dawn
-In general to avoid inconveniencing other traffic
What should you do if you are dazzled by another vehicle’s headlights?
-Slow down/stop if necessary
-Watch for pedestrians and cyclists
-If it’s an oncoming vehicle, look towards the left verge until it has passed
-If it’s from a vehicle behind you reflecting in your mirrors, operate night driving mode on your mirror
What restrictions are there in relation to the use of the horn?
Do not use a horn in a built-up area between 11.30pm and 7.00 am, unless there is a traffic emergency.
Within what distance from the kerb should you park?
50cm
Where should you not overtake?
-Near a bend
-The brow of a hill
-Continuous white line
-Where your vehicle would obstruct a sign
-Opposite another vehicle on a narrow road
-At an entrance
What is the sequence of traffic lights?
Green, Amber and then Red
What does a clearway mean?
No parking during specified times or stopping unless you are waiting in a line of traffic
What rules apply to a box junction?
You must not enter a yellow box junction unless you can clear it without stopping. An exception is if you are turning right, you can enter while waiting for a gap in traffic from the other side as long as you aren’t blocking other traffic that has priority
What is the difference between a pelican crossing and a zebra crossing?
Pelican crossing is controlled by lights, and a zebra crossing has flashing amber beacons and is controlled by the presence of pedestrians
What does an island in the centre of a pedestrian crossing mean?
Zebra crossings with a central island should be treated as two separate crossings.
What do the white zig-zag lines at a zebra crossing mean?
No overtaking or parking
What is the speed limit on a national roads
100km/h
What is the speed limit on the motorway
120km/h
