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Road safety Flashcards

1
Q

Where will you see these red and white markers?

A

Approaching a concealed level crossing

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2
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When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

A

When you’re carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

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3
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How should you signal if you’re going straight ahead at a roundabout?

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Signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you’re going to take

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4
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Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

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By using brake lights

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5
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What does this sign mean?
(blue circle, 30, with a red line)

A

End of minimum speed

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6
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Which road users benefit from toucan crossings?

A

Cyclists and pedestrians

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7
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When may you drive a car in this bus lane?
(blue square, mon-fri)

A

Outside its hours of operations

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8
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When may you stop on a clearway?

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Never

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9
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You’re reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

A

When the front of your vehicle swings out

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10
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You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?

A

To pick up or set down passengers

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11
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Which vehicle might have a take a different course from normal at a roundabout?

A

Long vehicle

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12
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You’re waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by?

A

continue to wait

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13
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What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

A

60 mph

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14
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When should you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

A

When overtaking or turning right

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15
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What’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?

A

70 mph

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16
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You’re in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

A

So that you can be easily seen by others

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17
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You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What does it mean when the red light changes to flashing amber?

A

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

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18
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Who has priority at an unmarked crossroad?

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No one has priority

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19
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You’re travelling along a residential street. there are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

A

Children may run out from between the vehicles.

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20
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You’re on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if a car is coming towards you?

A

Pull into a passing place on your left

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21
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What should you do when you’re unsure whether it’s safe to reverse your vehicle?

A

Get out and check

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22
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A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?

A

They mustn’t drive along the lane

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23
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What’s the nearest you may park to a junction?

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10 metres (32 ft)

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24
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You’re approaching a bust junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you’re in the wrong lane?

A

Continue in that lane

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25
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Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

A

On either the right or the left

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26
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What should you do if you want to overtake a tractor but aren’t sure that it’s safe?

A

Stay behind it if you’re in any doubt

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27
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Where’s the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

A

In a garage

28
Q

You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

A

Keep well to the left of the road

29
Q

What should you do when there’s an obstruction on your side of the road?

A

Give way to oncoming traffic

30
Q

You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle?

A

Wait until the road is clear in both directions

31
Q

You’re looking for somewhere to safely park your vehicle. Where would you choose to park?

A

In a designated parking space

32
Q

You’re looking for somewhere to park at night. When may you park on the right-hand side of the road?

A

When you’re in a one-way street

33
Q

Who is authorised to single you to stop?

A

A police officer

34
Q

There are no speed-limit signs on the road. In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland how is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?

A

By street lighting

35
Q

What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?

A

60 mph

36
Q

You’re travelling on a motorway in England. When must you stop your vehicle?

A

When signalled to stop by a traffic officer

37
Q

When may you drive over a pavement?

A

To gain access to a property

38
Q

When must you stop your vehicle?

A

If you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

39
Q

When would you use the right-hand lane of a two-lane dual carriageway?

A

When you’re turning right or overtaking

40
Q

What’s the meaning of this sign?
(white circle with black line)

A

National speed limit applies

41
Q

You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown?

A

Park in a bay and pay

42
Q

What should you do when you park at night on a road that had a 40 mph speed limit?

A

Leave parking lights switched on

43
Q

You’re driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you’re driving in the wrong direction?

A

Turn around in a side road

44
Q

What’s the meaning of this sign?
(Red circle with blue fill)

A

Waiting restriction

45
Q

You’re driving in the right hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do if you see a sign showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead?

A

Move to the left in good time

46
Q

What does this sign mean?
(white n black sign ‘Zone ENDS’

A

End of controlled parking zone

47
Q

When are you allowed to park in a parking bay for disabled drivers?

A

When you have a blue badge

48
Q

When may you stop an urban clearway?

A

To set down and pick up passengers

49
Q

What should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing?

A

Be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

50
Q

You’re parked in a busy high street. What’s the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction>

A

Turn around in a quiet side road

51
Q

Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

A

Your view will be restricted

52
Q

You’re turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. what’s the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?

A

You’ll have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

53
Q

How far are you allowed to reverse?

A

No further than is necessary

54
Q

A singe carriageway road has a national speed limit sign. What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?

A

50 mph

55
Q

Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

A

Long Vehicle

56
Q

When may you enter a box junction?

A

When your exit road is clear

57
Q

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed-limit signs?

A

30 mph

58
Q

What must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

A

Obey the speed limit

59
Q

You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there’s oncoming traffic?

A

Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

60
Q

When may you stop and wait in a box junction?

A

When oncoming traffic prevents you from turning right

61
Q

You’re driving on a road that had a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

A

You shouldn’t drive in the lane unless it’s unavoidable

62
Q

You’re waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train passes but the lights keep flashing?

A

Carry on waiting

63
Q

You’re looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only free spaces are marked for disabled drivers?

A

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

64
Q

What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you’re driving over a level crossing?

A

Keep going and Clear the crossing

65
Q

What signal should you give when you’re going straight ahead at a roundabout?

A

Signal left before leaving the roundabout

66
Q

Where should you park your vehicle at night?

A

In a well-lit area

67
Q

You’re driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle is overtaking you. When should you dip your headlights?

A

As soon as the vehicle passes you

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