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
what should you do when approaching a crossroad?
check carefully in all directions before proceeding as no one has priority (no marking signs)
what are roundabouts?
desighned to aid flow of traffic
what should you do if your driving straight ahead to a roundabout?
dont signal as you approach
-signal left before leaving roundabout, just after you pass exit before tge obe you want
who are exception to rules on the roundabout?
-cyclist and horse riders stat in left hand lane when turning right
-long vehicles take up different positions to stop rear vehicle hitting chrvs
how should you overtake?
by moving to the right hand lane or if on a one way street, on either side
(if on a busy road) traveling on wrong lane or busy junction
-keep going till you find somehwere safe to turn around
why shouldnt you reverse?
-for longer than neccasary
-from side road into main road(make sure to check side road, if not sure is safe, get out and check before revesring
what should you do when somoene is standing on a pavemant and waiting to cross on a zebra crossing?
-stop and let them cross
what should you do when there are flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing?
wait for pedesrrians to get clear off the crossing
can cyclist ride past a toucan crossing same time pedestrians walk past?
yes
