Motorways🛣️! Flashcards
What is the LEFT HAND AREA of the Motorway called? 🛣️ (and what is it’s purpose?)
The Hard Shoulder.
- For Emergencies (accidents and breakdowns)
How do Motorways reduce Traffic bunching?🛣️
By using variable speed limits.
Variable Speed Limits are regularly used on Motorways.
What is a Variable Speed Limit?
A speed limit that changes according to the road conditions. (i.e: The weather)
Traffic Officers operate on Motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. 👷🏾♀️🚦
What are they authorised to do?
Stop And Direct anyone on the Motorway so that incidents can be safely dealth with.
(+ avoid accidents)
Why should you NOT follow a Lorry too closely?🚚
Your view ahead will be reduced.
You’re on a Motorway.
What should you do if a Red Cross (❌) is showing on the sign above your lane.
Don’t continue on that lane; Pull in to the next lane when safe to do so.
When would you use the emergency area on a Motorway?🛤️
In an emergency or breakdown.
What is the purpose of the Right-hand lane on a Motorway?
To Overtake.
What is the Left-hand lane used for on a Motorway?
Routine driving.
What colour are reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?🛣️
Red🔴
What are Reflective Studs on the motorway used for?🚥
To help when your visibility is poor.
What colour are Reflective Studs between lanes on a Motorway?🛣️
White⚪️
What colour are Reflective Studs on the right-hand lane of the carriageway?🛣️
Amber🟠
