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General Rules Flashcards

1
Q

When should you flash headlights ?

A

To let other road users know you are there

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2
Q

How will traffic officers attract your attention ?

A

Flashing amber lights

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3
Q

When must you use your horn ?

A

To warn other road users of your presence

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4
Q

When can you not use your horn ?

A
  • while on stationary
  • driving in an in-built area between 11:30pm and 7:00 am
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5
Q

When can you use your headlights ?

A

At night or when visibility is seriously reduced

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6
Q

When can you not use headlights ?

A

A road that has lit street lighting

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7
Q

When can you use front or rear fog light ?

A

When visibility is seriously reduced

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8
Q

What must you do if you have rear fog lights and front lights are on and visibility is removed ?

A

Switch it off so it does not dazzle other drivers

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9
Q

When do you use dipped headlights?

A
  • dull daytime weather
  • at night in-built areas
  • when overtaking until you’re on level with other vehicle ** then change to main beam **
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10
Q

What is the safest way to brake in a normal circumstance ?

A

Early and light

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11
Q

How should you brake as you begin to stop ?

A

Brake more firmly

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12
Q

What should you do before the vehicle comes to rest ?

A

Ease off the pressure just before to avoid jerky stop

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13
Q

Why should you avoid to brake harshly in an emergency?

A

Your wheels can lock

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14
Q

What can locked wheels lead to ?

A

Lead to loss of control

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15
Q

What is skidding ?

A

Usually caused by the **driver braking, accelerating too harshly ** or driving too fast for the road condition

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16
Q

What can you do if skidding occurs ?

A

Release brake pedal fully , steer wheel at the direction of the skid or easing off the accelerator

17
Q

What does ABS stand for ?

A

Anti-Brake system

18
Q

If your vehicle is fitted with anti - lock brake what advice should you follow ?

A

Advice given by vehicle handbook

19
Q

In case on an emergency what should you do with ABS ?

A

Apply the footbrake firmly and do not release pressure until vehicle has slowed down to desired speed

20
Q

What does ABS ensure ?

A

Ensures that steering control is retained

21
Q

What is coasting ?

A

Vehicle travelling in neutral or with cultch pressed down

22
Q

What is the speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway or motorway ?

A

70 mph

23
Q

What is the speed limit of cars and motorcycle on a single carriageway ?

A

60 mph

24
Q

What is the speed limit of cars towing trailer or caravan on a trailer on a dual carriageway or motorway ?

A

60 mph

25
Q

What is the speed limit of cars towing caravan or trailer on a single carriageway ?

A

50 mph

26
Q

What is Tailgating ?

A

When the gap between the vehicle in front of you is too small for you to brake suddenly or stop safetly

27
Q

Where are red reflective studs found ?

A

Left edge of road

28
Q

Where are amber reflective studs found ?

A

To mark central reservation of motorway or dual carriageway

29
Q

When a single carriageway has three lanes what should you not do ?

A

Give priority to traffic in either direction

30
Q

in a single carriageway what is the middle lane used for ?

A

To overtake or turn right

31
Q

What lane should you not use in a single carriageway?

A

The right lane

32
Q

What is a dual carriageway ?

A

Road which central reservation seperates the carriageway

33
Q

On a two-lane dual carriage what lane should you stay in ?

A

Stay in the left-hand lane

34
Q

Whah Should you use the right-hand lane for on a dual carriageway?

A

To overtake or to turn right

35
Q

After overtaking on a dual carriageway what should you do ?

A

Move back to the left-hand lane when it’s safe to do so

36
Q

On a dual carriageway with three or more lanes what lanes can you use to overtake ?

A

Middle or right lane

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