Other vehicles and vehicle handling Flashcards
You’re waiting to turn right out of a minor road. it’s clear to the left but a lorry is coming from the right. why should you wait, even if you have enough time to turn?
Anything overtaking the lorry will be hidden from view
Your vehicle has broken down on a motorway. in which direction should you walk to find the nearest emergency telephone?
In the direction shown on the marker posts
On a three-lane motorway, which lane should you use if there’s no traffic ahead?
Left
What should you do while you’re driving or riding along a motorway?
look much further ahead than you would on other roads
What should you do when going through a contraflow system on a motorway?
Keep a good distance from the vehicle ahead
You’re towing a trailer on a three lane motorway. When may you use the right-hand lane?
when there are lane closures
Which vehicles should use the left-hand lane on a three lane motorway?
Any vehicle that isn’t overtaking
You’re travelling on a motorway. where would you expect to find a climbing or crawler lane?
On a steep gradient
What is the national speed limit on motorways for cars and motorycles?
70mph
What helps to reduce traffic bunching on a motorway?
Contraflow systems.congestion can be reduced by keeping traffic at a constant speed. By keeping a constant speed on busy sections of motorway, overall journey times are normally improved.
What are traffic officers authorized to do?
Stop and direct anyone on a motorway
What should you do immediately after joining a motorway?
Stay in the left-hand lane
