Practical Deck 10

Question 1

Envision a Zebra Crossing

Answer 1

(See Fig.142)

Question 2

. What are drivers legally obliged to do when a pedestrian appears to be planning to cross the zebra crossing?

Answer 2

Drivers are legally obliged to give way to pedestrians on the crossing, so make sure you scan the road ahead and manage your speed as you approach.

Question 3

What is the difference between a Pelican and a Puffin crossing?

Answer 3

Puffin Crossing
. There are no flashing amber lights on a puffin crossing.
. You must wait until the lights return to green before you can continue to drive.

Pelican Crossing
. There are flashing amber lights on a pelican crossing
. They feature a black and yellow box on the side of the road for the pedestrian with a WAIT sign.
. If there are no pedestrians remaining on the crossing while the signal is flashing amber, you can continue on your way.

Question 4

What is the main feature of a toucan crossing?

Answer 4

A toucan crossing allows cyclists to cross. They are NOT allowed to cross zebra, puffin or pelican crossings.

Question 5

How can you tell that you are driving on a main road?

Answer 5

You are driving on a main road if it continues without interruption

Question 6

How can you tell that you are driving on a minor road?

Answer 6

If your road is coming to an end, and you have to choose between turning left or right, then you are on the minor road.

Question 7

(See Fig.143) Mark all of the roads as either main roads (M) or minor roads (m)

Answer 7

(See Fig.144)

Question 8

(See Fig.145) Mark all of the roads as either main roads (M) or minor roads (m)

Answer 8

(See Fig.146)

Question 9

You have parallel parked your car next to the curb but before you put the car into ‘park’ you realise that you are too far away from the curb. Is there something you can do?

Answer 9

1. Put the car in reverse
2. Lock your wheel all the way to the left (or whichever side is the curb)
3. Check mirrors and blind spots
4. Slowly reverse until you are closer.
5. Stop
6. Lock your wheel all the way to the right (or whichever side is opposite the curb)
7. Check mirrors and blind spots
8. Slowly reverse until you see on the left mirror that you are parallel with the curb again.
9. Straighten your wheel
10. Put in Park