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1
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what does red circular road signs mean

A

They give orders- you must do what they state ( usally means a vechile is not aloud to do something)

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if there is a sign which is only red (circular ) on the outside and has a bus in the middle of it what does it mean

A

no bus is aloud past this sign

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if there is a circular sign that has red on the outside and it has the number 4.4m at the top and 14’6 at the bottom what does that mean

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provides height restrictions for high sided vechiles

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what does blue circular road signs mean

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They provide instructions

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5
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if a sign is circular and blue and inside it, it has two arrows pointing downwards diaginally what does it mean

A

pass either side to get to the same direction

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6
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what does trianglar signs mean

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give warnings

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7
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if a sign is trianglar and has a explination mark in the middle what does it mean

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danger ahead

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8
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if a sign is trianglar with red outside and inside it has two arrows facing the opposite direction what does it mean

A

two way traffic approaching and crossing from junctions on either side of you

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9
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if a trianglar sign has that is shaped like lighting what does it mean

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double bend

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10
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if there is a triangular sign and there is a singular man that is walking on pavement what does it mean

A

zebra crossing

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11
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if there is a trianglar sign and in the middle has a diamond shaped arrow that has a straight line in the middle

A

cross roads

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12
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what sign is the only sign that has a upside triangle

A

Give way

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13
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what does blue rectanglar road signs means

A

provide information

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14
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if a sign is blue and rectangle and it has a cycle sign what does it mean

A

biycle route ahead

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15
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what does blue rectangular signs mean on the motorway

A

give directions

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16
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what does white rectangle sign mean

A

provides information for non primary routes and additional information for warning signs.

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17
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what do brown signs mean

A

tourists

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18
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what does green rectangular sign mean

A

provides directions on primary roads

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19
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what does yellow road signs mean

A

provide temporary notice information

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20
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what does the a red octanglar sign mean

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this sign means stop

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21
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if there is a yellow sign that has a black triangle what does it mean

A

tempory diversion route

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22
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what does the sign mean if it is green and it has yelloe on teh outside and in the middle it has a “ R”

A

Ring road sign

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23
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where can 20mph zones be found

A

narrow residential streets

24
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if you feel as though you are not visible or clearly seen and the driver wants to use arm signals, what do they do if they want to turn right, turn left, show that there slowing down/stopping

A

turning right- put Ur right arm up
turning left- move you right hand in a forward motion.
stopping/slow down - move ur hand up and down

25
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what hand signs do police use to control traffic

A

for traffic to stop behind and infront- raise left hand up and stick right hand up
for traffic to stop from infront - raise left hand
for traffic to stop from behind- stick right hand up

26
Q

how would a police car signal you to pull over

A

indicate
use their headlights to get your attention

point over to the side so you can see them telling you to move over in your rear mirror

27
Q

what times can you not use ur horn

A

between 7am and 12am in a built in area.

28
Q

when can you use ur indicators

A

when ur turning or as hazard lights to warn others ahead

29
Q

what does a contious singular white line on the edge of the road means

A

marks the edge of the carriageway

30
Q

what does it mean if the the white road markings in the middle of the road that seprates lanes become longer and gaps become shorter

if there is just a soild double white straight line in the middle what does it mean

A

this means there is a hazard ahead

no overtaking, unless their is road maintance or car is moving less that 10mph

31
Q

if their is a thick red line and in the middle it has white dashes what does it mean

A

seprate traffic travlling in opposite directions
usally found on sharp bends and narrow roads

32
Q

when should you stop at a box junction

A

if uncoming traffic is preventing you from entering

33
Q

if their is a white triangle at the end of a road or dual carriageway what does it mean and a double white line that has dashes

A

give way to uncoming traffic on the main road

34
Q

in a roundabout what side should you give way to

A

right side

35
Q

what is the traffic light sequence

A

red-stop
red/amber- warns lights are about to turn green
green- go

green
amber- stopunless you crossed the line or too close to safley stop
red

36
Q

what does a tempory speed limit sign on a motorway look like

A

is a sqaure with yellow flashing lights at the top with a number in the middle, however when the tempory speed limit says end you can go at a normal rate

37
Q

what does the sign on the motorway mean if it is a sightly curved arrow pointing left with yellow flashing lights

A

you should leave the next exist of the motorway

38
Q

what does it mean if there is a blue sqaure sign of the motorway and it has a red cross down the middle

A

end of motorway

39
Q

when your on a one way street which lane can you use to overtake

A

left hand lane and right hand lane

39
Q

what is the national speed limit for cars/motorcyles and towering carvan on a single carriagway
what is the speed limit for a dual carriagway

A

60mph for car/ motorcycle
towring carivan- 50mph

70mph
60mph

40
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if your in a three lane carriageway what should each lane be used for

A

the left lane is for normal driving
right lane/ middle lane is for overtaking and turning right

41
Q

can you take of your seat belt when reversing

A

yes only when nesscary

42
Q

if there is no speed limit sign but theres street lights whats the national speed limit

A

30mph

43
Q

on unmarked crossroads who has piorty

A

no one has piorty

44
Q

if you see three signs which is white and had red dash lines , one at 300 yards, one at 200yard and oen at 100 yards what does it mean

A

concealed level crossing

45
Q

how many meters must you not park within aa junction

A

10 meters

46
Q

when can you park on a soild white line

A

if we are outside its periods of operations

47
Q

what does the sign with a blue circle and red outside with a red dash inn the middle mean
what does the sign with a blue circle and red outside and a cross in the middle

A

no waiting

no stopping

48
Q

if your driving on a clearway can you stop

A

no

49
Q

if your driving on a urban clearway can you stop

A

you may stop only drop someone of and pick them up

50
Q

what side of the road can you park on one side road

A

right side( dangerous on main road)

51
Q

At night what is the safest place to park
what side is it safe to park on at night

A

well lit road or off road
park on left side with parkinglighhts/side lights on if speed limit is over 30mph

52
Q

what does a blue circular speed limit with an x down the middle mean

A

end of minimum speed limit

53
Q

On a well lit road what type of headlights should you use

A

Dipped head lights

54
Q

When can you use full beam headlights

A

If there is no street lights and no car around you
You should dip ur headlight if traffic comes towards you or a car overtakes you

55
Q

If ur on a narrow road and you have a passing place what side should you pull in to

A

I should pull over to the left passing place and let the car go through

the other driver pull over to the right and me go through

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