Overtaking & Motorways Flashcards
On which side should a driver overtake?
The Right
When is a vehicle allowed to overtake on the left?
If a vehicle is waiting to turn right, is stationary, or if you and the other vehicle are travelling in marked lanes.
Are you allowed to go over the speed limit when overtaking?
No
What is the correct procedure for overtaking?
Make sure that the road ahead is clear and that there is sufficient space for you to make the manoeuvre
Check mirrors
Signal your intention to change position
Check blind spots for motorcycles and other vehicles
Pass the vehicle with sufficient space to avoid a collision (you should be able to see it in your rear-view mirror)
Give way to traffic already in the lane you are moving to
When can a driver not overtake?
If you do not have a clear view of approaching traffic
Another vehicle has stopped at a pedestrian crossing, intersection or railway crossing
If you would need to cross an unbroken line
If the road ahead narrows
What should you do if you are overtaken?
Not increase your speed
Keep within your lane
Keep left and allow space for the overtaking vehicle to pass and move back into the lane
What is the correct procedure for driving past approaching oversize vehicles?
Be careful and reduce speed
Drive to the left of the centre line
Be prepared to move to the left side of the road if necessary
What should you do if you see portable warning triangles placed on the road?
Slow down and drive carefully - this can indicate that a heavy vehicle has broken down
What does the DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign mean for drivers?
When a long vehicle is turning and displays this sign you must not pass on the right if it is turning right
A driver may overtake to the left of a vehicle displaying this sign only if it is safe to do so
What should a driver do if they think that only one vehicle can fit on a narrow bridge?
Give way to the other driver who is on or approaching the bridge
What does a give way sign near a bridge mean?
You must give way to any vehicle travelling in the opposite direction on the bridge
What does a NO OVERTAKING OR PASSING SIGN near a bridge mean?
You must give way to any vehicle travelling in the opposite direction on the bridge.
You must not overtake any vehicle travelling in the same
direction.
What is the correct process for joining a motorway?
Watch for a gap then increase your speed to safely merge with the traffic
What are important rules to remember when driving on the motorway?
Stay in the left lane unless overtaking
Do not stop unless it is an emergency
Do not reverse or make a U-turn
What is the correct procedure for exiting a motorway?
Move to the lane closest to the exit in plenty of time
Give a signal and reduce your speed
Check your speed to ensure you are not going too fast to make a safe exit.
