Driving test car hire Rules Of The Road Flashcards
What shape and colour is a warning sign
Diamond shape, yellow and black
What should always be kept clean on your vehicle
Lights, reflectors, windows, mirrors, registration plate
What does a single yellow line mean
Parking profited during business hours
What should you do when passing animals on the road
Slow down, give plenty of room, do not sound your horn or rev your engine
What marks the beginning of a no-entry street?
Full white line followed by a broken white line
What does a double yellow line
No parking at any time
Who or what is not permitted to use a motorway?
Learners, motorcycles under 50cc, invalid carriages, horse drawn vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
What does a broken white line mean?
A broken white line means overtake if safe to do so.
Can you ever reverse from a minor road on to a major road?
No
What is the sequence of traffic lights??
Green – steady Amber – Red – amber – green
Where is the only place you would see a flashing red light?
At a controlled level crossing. (Trains)
What is the rule on entering a roundabout?
Give way to traffic on your immediate right. Keeping the back wheels of the vehicle in front in view at all times!
Name some places where you should not overtake?
Where you cannot see far enough ahead – too close to junctions – corners- approach to a bend – pedestrian crossings &ndash(zig-zag lines, see Q.29); hatch markings – over a continuous white line, on approach to hump back bridges etc.
When should you use your hazard lights?
When your car is broken down, being towed, or at the scene of an accident.
What is a contraflow bus lane?
It is a bus lane that flows in the opposite direction to the traffic.
What shape and colour is a regulatory sign?
Regulatory signs are round with red and white background with the exception of three: Stop, Yield and the end of speed limit.
What is the hard shoulder used for?
Emergencies, breakdowns, pedestrians and cyclists.
When should you use your dipped headlights?
Always
What does the rules of the road say about sounding your horn?
You should not sound your horn between the hours of 11:00pm and 7:00am except in an emergency.
What does a Clearway sign mean?
No stopping or parking at the times shown (Buses and taxis excepted.)
At a pelican crossing what does a flashing amber light mean?
Proceed with caution , giving way to pedestrians who may still be crossing.
To keep your Vehicle in legal condition, what should you pay attention to?
Brakes – lights – tyres – steering – indicators – wipers – speedometer – horn – silencer.
What are the minimum lighting requirements on your vehicle?
A motor vehicle (except a motor cycle) must be equipped with two headlights (white or yellow), two white side lights (front), two red rear lights, two red rear stop lights, two red rear reflectors, Number plate lighting to the rear and amber directional indicators front and rear.
What does a steady amber traffic light mean?
You must stop if it is safe to do so.
