Mark's questions Flashcards
Name places you should not park.
Close to a junction (not within 5mts) –corners – double yellow lines – single yellow lines (within times zones) – Opposite a continuous white line (causing other motorists to overtake)
Q2. What are you legally required to have before you can drive on any public road?
You must hold a valid license (provisional or full) and have your vehicle taxed and insured.
Q3. What signs would you expect to see when you are approaching a major road?
Ans. Warning sign – major road ahead, Regulatory sign – Stop or Yield.
Q4. 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 – (zig-zag lines,) hatch markings – over a continuous white line, on approach to hump back bridges etc.
Q5. What does a clearway sign mean?
Ans. Parking prohibited during the times shown.
Q6. To keep your Vehicle in legal condition, what should you pay attention to?
Ans. Brakes – lights – tyres – steering – indicators – wipers – speedometer – horn – silencer.
What shape and colour is a warning sign?
Diamond Shape – Yellow background and Black symbol.
What vehicles are prohibited from using a motorway?
Learner drivers, motorbikes under 50cc, invalid carriages or horse drawn vehicles, any vehicles not capable of attaining 50kph, animals, cyclists and pedestrians.
Q9. What should always be kept clean on your vehicle?
Lights – Reflectors – Windows – Mirrors – Registration plate
Q10. What does a double yellow line mean?
No parking at any time.
What does a broken white line mean?
A broken white line means overtake if safe to do so.
What is the safest way to park your car at night (If parked on a road)?
Passenger side (left) to the kerb with the rear reflectors showing to the following traffic.
What is the rule about passing animals on the road?
Slow down, give plenty of room, do not sound your horn or rev your engine. Have patience.
What is the rule on entering a roundabout?
Give way to traffic from your immediate right. Keeping the back wheels of the vehicle in front in view at all times!!
When should you use your hazard lights?
When your car is broken down, being towed, or at the scene of an accident also anytime you feel other drivers may find it difficult to see your vehicle
Where is the only place you will see a flashing red light?
At a level crossing.
At a pelican crossing what dose a flashing amber light mean?
Ans. Proceed with caution giving right of way to pedestrians crossing.
What is the hard shoulder used for?
Ans. Emergencies, breakdowns, pedestrians and cyclists.
When should you dip your lights?
Ans. When meeting cars, built up areas, continuously lit up roads, following behind a vehicle, when fog or poor visibility persists, generally driving with parks lights all the time is a safe action.
