Rules Of The Road Flashcards
National speed limits for cars and motorcycles on single carriageway or dual carriageway/motorway
60mph on a single carriageway
70mph on dual carriageway or motorway
National speed limits for vehicles towing a trailer on single carriageway or dual carriageway/motorway
50mph on a single carriageway road
60mph on a dual carriageway or motorway
What is the speed limit normally when there are street lights?
30mph
Should you drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its operation?
No
Can you drive or park in a broken white line cycle lane?
Yes, if it’s unavoidable
When can you only drive over a footpath?
To gain access to a property
Before you turn left onto a junction, how should you be positioned preparing for the turn?
Keep well left as you approach the junction
If you’re turning right at a crossroads when an oncoming driver is also turning right, what should should you do?
Keep the other vehicle to your right and turn behind it.
If you’re going straight ahead on a roundabout, how should you signal?
Don’t signal as you approach
Signal left before you leave the roundabout, just after you pass the exit before the one you want.
Some road users that don’t follow the normal rules at a junction
Cyclists and horse riders may stay in the left-hand lane even if they’re turning right
Long vehicles may take up a different position to stop the rear of the vehicle hitting the kerb
What side can you overtake on a one-way street?
Both sides
If you’re on a busy road and you take the wrong direction or lane…
Keep going until you can find somewhere safe, such as a quiet side road, in which to turn round.
When should you never reverse?
For longer than is necessary
From a side road into a main road
Rules for cars and level crossings
If the warning lights come on as you’re approaching the crossing, stop.
If you’re already on the crossing when the warning lights come on or a bell rings - keep going and clear the crossing.
If you’re waiting at a level crossing, a train has passed but the red lights keep flashing - wait. There may be another train coming.
Where’s a safe place to park your car at night?
In a secure car park or in a well-lit area.
When parking, in what cases must you have your sidelights on (at night)?
On a road of a speed limit over 30mph
Can you stop on an urban clearway or a road marked with double white lines?
Yes - only to stop to set down and pick up passengers
6 places where you should NOT park
On or near the brow of a hill At a bus stop Opposite a traffic island In front of someone else’s drive Near a school entrance Within 10m of a junction (in NI this is 15m)
If you’re parking in a disabled parking space, what do you need?
A disabled badge holder (it must be displayed when you leave the vehicle)
Can you smoke in a private enclosed vehicle?
No - if one or more people in the vehicle is under the age of 18
What do I do if there’s an obstruction on my side of the road?
Give way to oncoming traffic if there isn’t room for you both to continue safely
On a dual carriageway, if a sign warns that my lane will close 800 yards ahead, when should I move over?
Move to another lane in good time - don’t leave it till the last minute
What do I do if I want to turn right onto a dual carriageway that has a narrow central reservation?
Wait until the road is clear in both directions or you’ll obstruct traffic coming from your right.
I’m following a slow-moving vehicle, want to overtake but is still signalling. What should I do?
Wait for the signal to be cancelled before overtaking. There might’ve been a misjudgement of the distance or there may be a hazard ahead.
