High Way Code: Rules for Drivers Flashcards
What to do about health conditions that effect your driving?
MUST report to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
How to avoid driving when tired?
- don’t start driving tired
- don’t drive before 6am
- take 15m break every 2 hours
- if tired pull over at safe place
Requirements for vision
- MUST be able to read a vehicle number plate, in good daylight, from a distance of 20 metres
- Must wear glasses or contacts when driving (if required)
- police can test vision
What to do if dazzled by bright sunlight
slowdown or stop if necessary
Alcohol limits E&W and Scottland
E&W
- breath 35/100
- blood 80/100
Scott
- breath 22/100
- blood 50/100
Rules whilst towing
- reduced speed limits apply
- stopping distance may increase
- NOT drive in right lane of motorway with 3+ lanes
Who’s responsibility is it that seatbelts etc. are worn?
- Driver for under 14s
- Passanger for over 14s
Rules for car seats?
between 3 and 12 (or 4’’, 5’)
- should use child seat
- if not available should use adult seatbelt
When to flash headlights?
Only to show other road users you are there
When to use horn
ONLY when moving and to warn others you are there
Restrictions on using horn?
when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am except when another road user poses a danger
Requirements for lighting?
- ensure all sidelights and rear registration plate lights are lit between sunset and sunrise
- use headlights at night, except on a road which has lit street lighting.
- use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced
Lighting in stationary traffic?
apply the parking brake and, once the following traffic has stopped, take their foot off the footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights
When to dip headlights?
- at night in built-up areas and in dull daytime weather, to ensure that you can be seen
- when overtaking (until level)
When can you use hazard lights?
when your vehicle is stationary, to warn that it is temporarily obstructing traffic
MUST NOT use hazard warning lights while driving or being towed unless you are on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway and you need to warn drivers behind you of a hazard or obstruction ahead
