Daily Q's D4W2 Flashcards
Explain signals given at roundabouts when turning left?
Left signal on Approach to the Roundabout.
Explain signals given at roundabouts when turning right?
Right signal on Approach to the Roundabout, and then left signal on the penultimate exit to leave the roundabout.
Explain signals given at roundabouts when taking an intermediate exit which is before the 12O’Clock position?
No signal on approach, then left signal at the penultimate exit to leave the Roundabout.
Why do we sound a horn?
To warn others of your presence.
Under what circumstances are you not permitted to sound the horn?
On restricted roads between 2330-0700, stationary or in aggression. You may sound It if another road user poses a danger.
What does flashing of the headlamps mean?
To warn of your presence.
What are the three reasons for positioning a vehicle?
Safety, View & Stability.
Which of the three reasons for positioning a vehicle is paramount?
Safety.
Explain the four wheel and two wheel rule in relation to signalling?
Two Wheels over the centre line - no signal
Four Wheels over the centre line - signal.
Where should you position on approach to a blind hillcrest?
On the nearside of the hill.
What is the correct following distance in dry conditions?
Two Seconds.
Describe the two second rule?
Find a fixed point in the road, and when the car in front passes it, say the phrase, and ensure you don’t pass the ‘mark’ before you finish the rhyme.
The advantages of the two second rule are?
Good View, Stop Safely, Extend the distance so the car behind can react, See when is safe to move into another position, Less ball of spray from the front vehicle in wet conditions.
When stopping in queuing traffic, what gap do you allow between the front of your vehicle and the rear of the vehicle ahead of you?
You must be able to view the tyres and approximately one meter of road surface.
According to the highway code, when should you choose the lane you require in a one way street?
As soon as possible.
