road markings Flashcards
what is this marking?
Give way to traffic on major road (can also be used at mini roundabouts)
what is this marking?
A broken white line- along carriageway
This marks the centre of the road. When this line lengthens and the gaps shorten, it means that there is a hazard ahead. Do not cross it unless you can see the road is clear and wish to overtake or turn off.
what is this marking?
Double white lines where the line nearer to you is broken.
This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side. White direction arrows on the road indicate that you need to get back onto your side of the road.
what is this marking?
Double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid.
This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road.
You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
what is this marking?
Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.
If the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so.
If the area is marked with chevrons and bordered by solid white lines you MUST NOT enter it except in an emergency.
what is this marking?
Lane dividers.
These are short, broken white lines which are used on wide carriageways to divide them into lanes. You should keep between them.
what is this marking?
Bus lanes.
These are shown by road markings and signs that indicate which (if any) other vehicles are permitted to use the bus lane. Unless otherwise indicated, you should not drive in a bus lane during its period of operation.
You may enter a bus lane to stop, to load or unload where this is not prohibited.
what is this marking?
Box junctions.
These have criss-cross yellow lines painted on the road
You MUST NOT enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear. However, you may enter the box and wait when you want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right.
At signalled roundabouts you MUST NOT enter the box unless you can cross over it completely without stopping.
