Motorway Flashcards
From where will you normally join a motorway ?
Approach from the road from
The left ( a slip road )
Why should you check the traffic on a motorway ?
Match your speed to fit safely into traffic flow in the left-hand lane
Why should you remain in the left hand lane of a motorway long enough ?
To adjust your speed of traffic before considering overtaking
What lane should you remain on in a motorway ?
Left lane unless you’re overtaking
Once you’re done overtaking on a motorway what should you do ?
Return to the left-hand lane when it’s safe to do so
What lane should not be used in a motorway with three or more lanes ?
The right-hand lane
What lane should be used to overtake on a motorway?
The right-hand lane
What lane should not be used for overtaking on a motorway ?
The left hand lane
How should you leave a motorway ?
Leave the motorway by a slip road on the left
How should you signal left in a motorway ?
Signal left in good time
When should you move to left-hand lane when you’re reach the exit of a motorway ?
Move into the left-hand lane well before reaching the exit
What do some slip roads have ?
Sharp bends so need to slow down
How should you rejoin a carriageway after a breakdown ?
- Build up speed on the hard shoulder
- watch for a safe gap in the traffic
If another person is injured what must you produce to a police officer ?
Insurance certificate at the time of the crash or within seven days
