Rules of the road Flashcards
what is the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a single carriage way?
60mph
what is the national speed limit for cara and motorcycles on a duel carriageway?
70mph
what is the lower speed limit on a single carriage way?
50mph
what is the lower speed limit on a duel carriage way?
60 mph
does the national speed limit apply for vehicoes towing a trailer?
yes
how fast should you drive when you see street lights?
30mph
what should you do when you find a minimun speed limit on the road?
drive above the speed limit shown unless it is unsafe to do so
what should you be aware of when driving down a street where cars a parked?
pedestrians emerging from behind
vehicles pulling out
drivers doors opening
what should you not do in a cycle lane?
-drive or park in the lane marked by solid white lines
-dont drive or park in one with a broken line (unless unavoidable)
when should you drive over a footpath?
to gain acces to a property
what is the right hand lane used for on a three lane/ normal dual carriage way?
for turning right or overtaking
what should you do when your approaching a junction and want to turn left?
keep well to the left and check for cyclist before you turn
what should you do when you want to turn right on a crossroad, and an oncoming driver is also turning right?
keep the other vehicle to your right and turn behind it
(be careful when if you have to pass infront of other vehicle)
what should you do if the central reservation is to narrow to fit your vehicle?
wait until road is clear in both directions to emerge
what should you do when you see a box junction?
keep it clear, until the exit to the road is also clear,
but wait in the box if you want to turn right and are prevented by oncoming traffic