Motorway and dual carriageway Flashcards
You are allowed to stop on a motorway when you
Are told to do so by flashing red lights.
In heavy motorway traffic the vehicle behind you is following too closely. How can you lower the risk of a collision?
Increase the distance from the vehicle in front.
You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is your maximum speed?
60mph
What is the lower limit imposed in a motorway or dual carriageway?
60mph
What caution do you need when towing a trailer on a motorway/dual carriageway?
Keep the minimal speed limit
Strong winds or buffeting from larger vehicles might cause the trailer to snake from side to side.
Which road users are not permitted to use motorways?
Cyclists
Tractors
Motorcycles less 50cc
Pedestrians
Before starting a journey, where can you get help to plan your route?
A Motoring organisation.
Where on a motorway would you find green reflective studs?
At slip road entrances and exits.
Knowing the colours of the reflective studs on the road will help you judge your position, especially at night, fog or in poor visibility.
Overtaking is a major cause of collisions. Which situations you should not overtake?
When turning left shortly afterwards
When approaching a junction
When your view ahead is blocked
When overtaking a car at night you must be sure that
You do not dazzle other road users.
Wait until you’ve overtaken before switching to full beam.
You have just been overtaken by this motorcyclist who is cutting in sharply. You should
Keep a safe gap.
Ease off the accelerator and drop back to allow a safe separation distance. Braking sharply or swerving could make you lose control or if vehicles behind are too close or unprepared it could lead to a crash.
