General Rules/techniques For Drivers Flashcards
How will driver and vehicle standards agency officers stop you
They will flash amber lights
When should you flash your headlights
To let other road users know you are there,Never assume flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed.
When should the horn be used
When your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence,Don’t use it whilst stationary or whilst driving through a built up area at night
What are the lighting requirements in a car
Ensure all sidelights and rear registration plate lights are lit between sunset and sunrise,Use headlights at night except on a road with lit street lighting
What ways must you not use lights
You must not use any lights in a way that would cause discomfort in other road users
Use front or rear fog lights when visibility is seriously reduced
What headlights should you use in built up areas
Dipped headlights,Keep them dipped when overtaking people
What are hazard warning lights used for
These may be used when your vehicle is stationary to warn that it’s temporarily obstructing traffic
What do you do if skidding occurs
Remove the cause by releasing the break pedal fully or easing off the accelerator,Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid e.g if it skids right turn right
If your vehicle is fitted with anti lock breaks what should you do
You should follow the advice in the vehicle handbook
How should you break normally
Early and lightly,Break more firmly as you begin to stop,Ease the pressure just before the vehicle comes to rest to avoid a jerky stop
What to do if you have driven through deep water
Test your brakes at the next ample opportunity
What does coasting mean
A vehicle travelling in neutral or with the clutch pressed down
How far behind another car should you drive
Leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front so that you can pull up safely if it suddenly slows down or stops ensuring to account for larger vehicles
What does a broken white line mark
The centre of the road
What do double white lines where the line nearer to you is broken mean
This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it’s safe
