Road Code Flashcards
Once moving, what position on the road should you drive in general?
keep to the left, unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise.
The exceptions are when you want to: overtake,
turn right,
pass parked vehicles or
pedestrians in the road
What are the exceptions to keeping on your left when driving?
The exceptions are when you want to: overtake,
turn right,
pass parked vehicles or
pedestrians in the road
Which position on the road should the car be when negotiating right-hand bends? Why?
keep well to the left on right-hand bends. This will improve your view of the road and help avoid the risk of colliding with traffic approaching from the opposite direction
How should you hold the steering wheel in general? Why?
drive with both hands on the wheel where possible. This will help you to remain in full control of the vehicle at all times
What to do before approaching a LONG DOWNHILL Slope? Why?
select a lower gear before you reach a long downhill slope. This will help to control your speed
How would towing affect your driving?
The extra length will affect overtaking and manoeuvring.
The extra weight will also affect the braking and acceleration
Why should you be aware of motorbikes and cyclists?
They may be filtering through traffic. They are more difficult to see
They are particularly vulnerable.
What shall you do when you have a motorbike or cyclist that you need to overtake?
Give them plenty of room, especially if you are driving a long vehicle or towing a trailer
How must you use mirrors effectively throughout your journey?
Check frequently so that you always know what is behind and to each side of you
Before you signal or change direction or speed
Also check blind spots.
Why should check blond spots before manoeuvring?
To check the areas that are not covered by the mirrors including pedestrians, motorbikes and cyclists.
What is the general system used when manoeuvring?
Mirrors (blind spot) Indicator Position Speed Gear to match speed Acceleration at the end of manoeuvre
Why do you need to indicate/signal?
Signals warn and inform other road users, including pedestrians of your intended actions, before changing course or direction, stopping or moving off.
How to use the indicator/signals ?
It needs to be clear and not misleading or confusing.
Give plenty of time,
Use to advise other road users before changing course or direction, stopping or moving off
Cancel them after use
Your brake lights will warn traffic behind you that you are slowing down
use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.
Remember that signalling does not give you priority.
Why indicating/signal too early when turning/stopping after a side road can be misleading? What to do?
Indicating earlier may give the impression that you intend to turn into the side road. Do not signal until you are passing the side road.
Before moving off you should
use all mirrors to check the road is clear
look round to check the blind spots
signal if necessary before moving out
look round for a final check.
Move off only when it is safe to do so.
Why should you watch out for signals given by other road users and what to do?
An indicator on another vehicle may not have been cancelled.
Proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe
Wha should you do when a vehicle is indicating right but the car position is left?
Wait in safe distance and wait to see the outcome.
How would the police attract your attention if they want to stop your vehicle?
They will use the Police stopping procedures:
flashing blue lights, headlights or sounding their siren or horn, usually from behind
directing you to pull over to the side by pointing and/or using the left indicator.
What to do when the police, traffic officers ask to stop your vehicle?
You MUST then pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Then switch off your engine
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers have powers to stop vehicles on all roads, including motorways and trunk roads, in England and Wales. How would they get your attention?
They will use flashing amber lights
They will approach either from the front requesting you to follow them to a safe place to stop
or from behind directing you to pull over to the side by pointing and/or using the left indicator.
Who have the power to stop your car on the road?
The police
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers
Traffic officers
What cars use flash amber lights?
Traffic officers and
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers
What cars have flash blue lights?
Police car
Traffic officers have powers to stop vehicles on most motorways and some ‘A’ class roads, in England only. If traffic officers in uniform want to stop your vehicle on safety grounds (e.g. an insecure load) they will, where possible, attract your attention by
flashing amber lights, usually from behind
directing you to pull over to the side by pointing and/or using the left indicator.
When to use flash headlights?
Only to let other road users know that you are there.
Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully.
When should you use the horn?
Only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence. Never sound your horn aggressively.
When you MUST NOT use the horn? What’s the exception?
while stationary on the road,
when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am,
except when another road user poses a danger.
How to deal effectively and safely with bends?
Look well ahead
Try to assess how severe the bend is
Try to assess the speed needed
What should you do when approaching a bend where vision is restricted?
Be prepared to meet
oncoming vehicles,
obstructions such as broken down or slow moving vehicles
Pedestrians walking on your side of the road
How should you drive when negotiating a bend?
Use the foot brake to control speed
Choose the right gear for the speed
Keep the speed with the accelerator
Steer to hold the correct line through the bend
Why should we reduce speed when approaching a bend?
A bend can feel like a sharp corner if approached too fast
What position should the car be when negotiating a left hand bend?
Keep to the centre of your lane as you approach.
When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why?
It will waste fuel.
On a clearway you must not stop
At any time.
What are clearways?
Clear ways are in place so that the traffic can flow without the obstruction of parked vehicles. You must not stop where a clearway is in force not even to pick up or set down passengers
