Road Code Flashcards
You’re a good driver if…
You’re totally aware of what’s going on around you
All road users are responsible for keeping the roads…?
Safe
Even if someone else does the wrong thing, you have to do your best not to hurt them or …?
Damage their property
Is there such thing as ‘right of way’?
No
What color are compulsory signs usually?
Red and white, or blue and white. Few are white with a red border
What do warning signs do
Tell you about dangers on the road ahead. Warn you to be careful for your own safety, safety of other road users/road workers.
What colors are warning signs usually
Usually orange and black or yellow and black
What colour are information signs
Usually white, blue, green or brown
What do information signs do
Give you useful information
Speed limit:
Fastest you can drive in good conditions. Not allowed to go faster than the speed limit, but you are allowed to drive below the speed limit
Speed limit for most roads in a town/city is…
50km/h
Speed limit for most open roads like a motor way or highway is…
100km/h
What type of signs affect the speed limit? (5)
- compulsory speed limit signs
- open road signs
- school zone signs
- school bus signs
- incident/emergency warning signs
Poor conditions that affect speed limit? (3)
- heavy rain
- lots of traffic
- roads with lots of bends
How do advisory speed signs look?
Black numbers on a yellow background
What do advisory speed signs tell you?
They warn you that you’re coming up to speed bumps/curve in the road. Give you advice about a safe speed to drive at
What should you do when you see an incident/emergency warning sign?
You must slow down to 20km/h (before reaching the sign) even though theres no compulsory speed limit sign. You cannot speed up again until you’re clear of the incident/emergency
What speed should you slow down to when passing a school bus that has stopped to let children on/off?
20km/h
What is a road made of?
Usually asphalt or gravel
What is a road?
Roads can include any places the public have access to
What isn’t a road?
Private property/fenced off areas (e.g. driveway with a gate)
What are the lanes seperated by and what color/material is it
Centreline - white/yellow. Sometimes has raised reflectors or studs
What to do when there are lots of hazards or poor driving conditions?
Slow down
What is a safe following distance?
2 second rule or 4 second rule
How many seconds ahead to check for hazards?
12
