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General rules Flashcards

1
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what are some rules about giving signals ?

A

give them with plenty of time
cancel after use
make sure they do not confuse others

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2
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How will a police stop you ?

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flashing blue lights
direct you to pull over to the side by pointing or using left indicator

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3
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how will the driver and vehicle standards agency officer attract your attention ?

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flashing amber lights
either from the front requesting you to follow them to a safe place
or from behind directing you to pull over to the side

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4
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what do highways agency traffic officers have the authroity to do ?

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power to stop vehicles on most motorways and some class A roads

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5
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when should you flash headlights ?

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to let other road users know you are there

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6
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whn should you not flash headlights ?

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to convey any message or intimidate others

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7
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when should you use your horn ?

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while vehicle is moving
warn other road users of your presence

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8
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when must you not use your horn ?

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while sttaionary
built up area between 11:30pm and 7:00am
except when another driver poses a danger

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9
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when should sidelights and registration plate lights be lit ?

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between sunset and sunrise

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10
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when should u use headlights ?

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at night
except when street lighting
when visibility is seriously reduced

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11
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when should you use front or rear fog lights ?

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only is visibility is seriously reduced
switch them off when visibility improves

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12
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when should you used dipped headlights ?

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at night in built up areas and in dull daytime weather

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13
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when should you use hazard warning lights ?

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when vehicle is stationary to warn that it is temporarily obstructing traffic

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14
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when should you not use hazard warning lights ?

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while driving or being towed unless you are on a motorway or dual carriageway and need to warn drivers of a hazard ahead

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15
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how should you brake in normal circumstances ?

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early and lightly
brake more firmly as you begin to stop
ease pressure off just before you stop

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16
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how should you brake in an emergency ?

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immeditaely
try avoid braking harshly to avoid locking your wheels

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17
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what should you do if you skid ?

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release break pedal fully or easing off accelerator
turn steering wheel in direction of skid

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18
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what should you do if you have ABS

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apply footbreak firmly
dont release the pressure until vehicle has slowed to desired speed

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19
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what to do if brakes have been affected by water ?

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test them by pushing gently on brake pedal
if they are not effective, gently apply light pressure while driving slowly
this will dry them out

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20
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what is coasting ?

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vehicle travelling in neutral or with the clutch pressed down

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21
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how does coasting reduce drivcer control?

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engine braking is eliminated
vehicle speed downhill will increase quickly
increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness
steering response will be affected , particularly on bends

22
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what does presence of street lights mean for speed limit ?

A

30mph

23
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what are the speed limits of a car and motorcycle ?

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built up - 30
single carr-60
dual- 70
motorways- 70

24
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what are the speed limits of cars towing caravans or trailers ?

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bui;t up - 30
single- 50
dual-60
MW-60

25
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what are the speed limits for buses, coaches and minibuses ?

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Built up - 30
single - 50
dual - 60
MW-70

26
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What are the speed limits of good vehicles ?not exceeding 7.5 tonnes

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built up - 30
single- 50
dual - 60
mw- 70

27
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what are the speed limits of good vehicles , which exceed 7.5 tonnes ?

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built up - 30
single- 50
dual -60
mw- 60

28
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what is a broken white line ?

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centre of road
when line lengthens and gaps shorten , it means there is a hazard ahead.

29
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what does double white lines where the line nearest to you is broken ?

A

you may cross the lines to overtake if its safe
as long as you can complete the manouvre before reaching a solid white line in your side

30
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what are white direction arrows ?

A

indiciate that you need to get back onto your side of the road

31
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what does double white lines where the line nearest to you is solid

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dont cross or straddles unless it is safe to do so

32
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what are areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons ?

A

seperates traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right

33
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what are lane dividers ?

A

shirt, broken white lines which are used on wide carriageways to divide them into lanes
keep between them

34
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what are white reflective studs ?

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mark the lanes or middle of road

35
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what are red reflective studs ?

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mark the left edge of road

36
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what are amber reflective studs ?

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mark central reseravtion of dual carrigeway or mw

37
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what are green reflective studs ?

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mark the edge of the main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads

38
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what are green/yellow reflective studs ?

A

indicate temporary adjustments to lane layouts

39
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how should you change lanes ?

A

use mirrors
take sideways glance
signal indicators
when clear move over

40
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what lanes should you use in a single carriageway ?

A

middle lane - overtaking or turning right
dont use right hand lane

41
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what should you do on a two lane dual carriageway ?

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stay in left hand lane
use right for overtaking and turning right

42
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what should you do on a three lane dual carriageway ?

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use middle lane or right hand lane to overtake

43
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when should you use a climbing or crawler lane ?

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if driving slow moving vehicle or if there is vehicles behind who want to overtake

44
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What can HOV lanes be used by ?

A

vehicles containing at least the minimum number of people indicated on traffic signs
any other vehicles such as buses and motorcycles - irrespective of number of occupants

45
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how should you use one way streets ?

A

left hand lane when going left
right hand lane when going right
most approporiate lane when going straight ahead

46
Q

what are some distractions when driving ?

A

loud music
reading maps
andjusting or starting radio
arguing with passangers
eating and dreaking
smoking

47
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what should you do in slow moving traffic ?

A

reduce distance between you and vehicle ahead
leave enough space to manouvre if vehicle infront breaks down
not change lanes to overtake
allow access from side roads

48
Q

what should you look out for when driving in residential streets ?

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vehicles emerging from junctions or driveways
vehicles moving off
car doors opening
pedestrians
children running out from between parked cars
cyclist

49
Q

what should you do when you approach traffic calming measures ?

A

reduce speed
dont overtake in these areas

50
Q

what should you do on country roads ?

A

reduce speed when approaching bends
prepare for pedestrains, horse riders, cyclists, slow moving farm vehicles

51
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what to do on single track roads ?

A

if vehicle coming other way
pull into passing place
give way to vehicles

52
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A

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