Part 3 (3) Flashcards
What must drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches with a blue rotating or flashing light?
Drivers MUST pull in to the left-hand side of the road and, if necessary, come to and remain at a halt until the emergency vehicle has proceeded on its way or has stopped.
What are the regulations regarding emergency vehicle lights and sirens?
Regulation 13(6)(e) TR, 2012: Emergency vehicles may be equipped with a blue rotating, flashing, or pulsating light.
Regulation 14(2): No mechanically propelled vehicle other than an emergency vehicle may be equipped with any bell, gong, siren, or any other device capable of giving two or more different sounds in succession.
How are emergency vehicles defined according to section 2 TL?
Emergency vehicles are defined as any fire engine, ambulance, or police vehicle actually engaged upon its duties.
What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Slow down, pull to the side of the road, and be prepared to stop.
Avoid braking harshly on approaching any junction or roundabout as vehicles could be behind you.
Why should you avoid braking harshly on approaching any junction or roundabout when an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Vehicles could be behind you, and harsh braking could cause accidents.
What is the period considered as “night” according to the Traffic Laws?
Night is the period from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise on the following day
What are the mandatory requirements regarding vehicle lights during the night?
- Keep headlights, side lights, rear lights, and registration plate lights illuminated between sunset and sunrise.
- Dip headlights for traffic approaching you.
- Dip headlights when following other vehicles.
- Dip or turn off headlights while parked at roadside.
- Dip headlights when a uniformed police officer or other authorized person is directing traffic.
- Slow down or stop if oncoming traffic headlights are dazzling and endangering you and others, especially pedestrians.
- Use dipped headlights when poor weather reduces visibility.
- Dip headlights when approaching pedestrians.
What must headlights be fitted to do according to Traffic Regulations?
Headlights MUST be fitted to dip to the left (regulation 13(2)(a) TR).
What should you ensure regarding your windscreen, windows, and lights during night driving?
Ensure that your windscreen, windows, and lights are kept clean.
Under what conditions are you allowed to use front or rear fog lights or driving lights during night driving?
You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights or driving lights unless visibility is severely reduced.
