Motorways🛣️! Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the LEFT HAND AREA of the Motorway called? 🛣️ (and what is it’s purpose?)

A

The Hard Shoulder.
- For Emergencies (accidents and breakdowns)

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2
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How do Motorways reduce Traffic bunching?🛣️

A

By using variable speed limits.

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Variable Speed Limits are regularly used on Motorways.

What is a Variable Speed Limit?

A

A speed limit that changes according to the road conditions. (i.e: The weather)

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Traffic Officers operate on Motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. 👷🏾‍♀️🚦

What are they authorised to do?

A

Stop And Direct anyone on the Motorway so that incidents can be safely dealth with.
(+ avoid accidents)

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5
Q

Why should you NOT follow a Lorry too closely?🚚

A

Your view ahead will be reduced.

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Q

You’re on a Motorway.

What should you do if a Red Cross (❌) is showing on the sign above your lane.

A

Don’t continue on that lane; Pull in to the next lane when safe to do so.

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7
Q

When would you use the emergency area on a Motorway?🛤️

A

In an emergency or breakdown.

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8
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What is the purpose of the Right-hand lane on a Motorway?

A

To Overtake.

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9
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What is the Left-hand lane used for on a Motorway?

A

Routine driving.

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10
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What colour are reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?🛣️

A

Red🔴

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What are Reflective Studs on the motorway used for?🚥

A

To help when your visibility is poor.

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12
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What colour are Reflective Studs between lanes on a Motorway?🛣️

A

White⚪️

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13
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What colour are Reflective Studs on the right-hand lane of the carriageway?🛣️

A

Amber🟠

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