5 Flashcards
where would you expect to see red and yellow striped rectangular markers
on a large goods vehicle (0ver 13m)
what must you do at a stop junction
stop BEHIND the line, then edge forward to see clearly
what does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate (left hand side)
edge of the carriageway (useful at night or bad weather)
you’re waiting to emerge at a junction, your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can you do to see traffic on the road you are joining? (apart from edging forward)
look for reflections of traffic in house windows and windows of parked cars
what type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway
slow moving one or a stopped one, so a tractor for example.
police officer controlling traffic with both hands out at 90degrees to each other, what does it mean
stop. for traffic approaching from front and behind the officer.
you’re driving towards a left hand bend on a country road, what do you need to look out for?
pedestrians walking towards you
what will become more expensive after you’ve been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?
insurance premiums
you’re driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
steady amber light. goes steady amber then 2 flashing reds then it makes a noise some have barrier, some don't. You must stop on amber.
where is it unsafe to overtake
approaching a junction, going around a bend
what should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you’re driving on a motorway
open up a window and stop as soon as its safe and legal.
never stop on the hard shoulder to rest.
when should you use hazard warning lights
1) when your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction
2) on motorways to warn traffic behind of danger ahead
what should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?
stay behind and don’t overtake.
(they could be unsure of where a junction is and may turn suddenly)
don’t flash ur lights n try alert the driver or sound ur horn.
what must you do if poor health affects your driving/ your eye sight gets worse and you’re no longer able to meet the driver’s eyesight requirements?
inform the licensing authority (DVLA)
what should you do as you approach this overhead bridge ?
be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road