Bigger Roads Flashcards
How much space should you leave between you and the vehicle in front in dry weather conditions?
A two second gap.
What does a solid white line in the middle of the road indicate you must not do?
You must not overtake on a solid white line.
What must you check before changing lanes or overtaking another vehicle?
Your blind spot.
You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?
Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle.
A single carriageway road has a national speed limit sign. What the maximum speed permitted for a car towing a trailer?
50 mph.
Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What’s the official meaning of this signal?
They’re warning you of their presence.
What’s the reason for the red hatched area along the centre of a road?
It separates traffic flowing in opposite directions.
What’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?
70 mph.
What does a red traffic light mean?
You must stop and wait behind the stop line.
You’re about to overtake a cyclist. Why should you leave them as much room as you would give to a car?
The cyclist may be unsettled if you pass too near them.
What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?
60 mph.
You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?
Keep well to the left of the road.
