Driving Flashcards
What does ice do to stopping distance?
Makes it 10x longer than dry road
What do wet roads to to stopping distance?
Makes it 2x longer than dry roads
What is the average stopping distance going at 70mph?
96 metres / 315 feet
What are triangle signs?
Warnings
What are circle signs?
Orders
What are diamond shaped signs?
For trams
What are rectangular signs?
For information / advice
Yellow rectangular signs?
Temporary information
Brown rectangular signs?
Tourist destination
What colour are information signs on motorways?
Blue
What does a circular sign with an X across it mean?
Clear way (no stopping ever)
What does a blue circular sign with a number on it mean?
The minimum speed permitted
What does it mean when a sign splits from two lanes to a singular?
End of carriageway
What is the only sign which is an upside down triangle?
Give way
Why are stop and give way signs uniquely shaped?
Incase they’re covered by weather
National speedlimit?
60 on a single carriageway
70 on a dual carriageway
What do you do before entering a tunnel?
Switch on dipped headlights and radio, remove sunglasses
What do you do if you break down in a tunnel?
Use hazard headlights
What is minimum tread depth on a tyre?
At least 1.6mm deep
When should you use fog lights?
When there is less than 100 metres visibility
When do you become legally responsible for your own seatbelt?
14
How long do you have to present your documents at a police station if you are stopped by police?
7 days
How often do you need to update your driving license photo?
Every 10 years
How far should you put your warning triangle when your car breaks down?
45 metres behind
What is a category B car license?
if you passed your test on or after 1 January 1997. You can have maximum 8 seats including the drivers seat and the maximum weight you can drive is 3500kg
What is a dual carriageway?
A road that has a central reservation to separate the carriageways
What does it mean if a pedestrian has a white stick with a red band?
They are deaf and blind
What does it mean if a moving vehicle is showing a flashing amber light or beacon?
The vehicle is slow moving
How fast is a mobility scooter allowed to travel on the road?
8mph
On a motorway what colour are the cats eyes on the far left, between the lanes, on the far right, and at slip roads?
• Far left - Red
• Between the lanes - White
• On the far right - Amber
• At slip roads - Green
What do you use to top up the fluid in your battery?
Distilled water
What does it mean if a pedestrian has a dog with a yellow or burgundy coat?
The pedestrian is deaf
What is the main cause for skidding?
The driver
How far apart are location marker posts with telephone symbols?
100 metres
What are the vehicles that have flashing amber and red lights on motorways?
Traffic officers
What are traffic officers authorised to do?
Stop and direct anyone on a motorway
When you’re about to go through a Ford, what might you see?
a depth gage
What does LPG stand for at a petrol station?
Liquid Petroleum Gas
What is the kick down device in an automatic car used for?
Accelerating quickly
What does “M&S” tyres stand for?
Mud and snow
What is a contra flow ?
a temporary system where traffic travelling in the opposite direction share the same carriageway, normally seen in roadworks
What does SORN stand for?
Statutory Off Road
Notification
What does a sign of a pedestrian walking between two black spaced out lines mean?
zebra crossing ahead
Who has right of way when approaching unmarked crossroads?
Nobody
What do you do if someone in charge of animals signals to stop you?
Stop and turn off your engine
Where would you would find the catalytic converter ?
In the exhaust system
Why should you remove the roof rack if not in use?
Because fuel consumption is increased if you don’t
What is the speed limit if there is streetlights but no signs?
30mph
What should you do before emerging turning right on a dual carriage way?
check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
What is a cover note?
a document issued before you received your insurance certificate
What vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?
Bomb disposal
What colour markers will you see when approaching a concealed level crossing?
Red and white
What does an amber warning highlight?
A school crossing patrol hazard
What should you do when waiting in a traffic queue at night?
Use the parking brake
When is a SORN valid until?
the vehicle is taxed, sold or scrapped
What must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax?
Valid insurance
