Other types of vehicle, vehicle handling, motorway rules Flashcards
(11 cards)
Who are the white light signals for?
Tram drivers
Which vehicles are most affected by side winds?
Cyclists, motorcyclists, high-sided vehicles
What is the speed limit for powered vehicles used by disabled people?
8 mph or 12 km/h
What do red studs mark?
left-hand edge of the carriageway (between the hard shoulder and the carriageway)
What do amber studs mark?
central reservation
What factors affect the stopping distance?
- your speed
- condition of your tyres
- the weather
What do white studs mark?
between lanes
What do green studs mark?
Between the carriageway and slip roads
Where are fluorescent green/yellow studs used?
at contraflow systems and roadworks
When are you allowed to stop on the motorway?
- if flashing red lights show above every lane
- when told to do so by police or traffic officers
- in a traffic jam
- in an emergency or breakdown
Which vehicles are not allowed on a motorway?
- bicycles
- motorcycles under 50 cc
- most powered wheelchairs or mobility scooters
- agricultural vehicles
- certain slow-moving vehicles