Rules of the road Flashcards
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 just left of the middle of the road
B. Keep in the middle of the road
C. Swing out to the right just before turning
D. Keep well to the left of the road
D. Keep well to the left of the road
Your road position can help other road users to anticipate your actions. Keep to the left as you approach a left turn and don’t swing out into the centre of the road in order to make the turn easier. This could endanger oncoming traffic and may cause other road users to misunderstand your intentions.
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 see further along the road
B. So that you can go at a much faster speed
C. So that you can switch to main beam quickly
D. So that you can be easily seen by others
D. So that you can be easily seen by others
You may be difficult to see when you’re travelling at night, even on a well-lit road. If you use dipped headlights rather than sidelights, other road users should be able to see you more easily.
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. Use one of these spaces
B. Park in one of these spaces but stay with your vehicle
C. Use one of the spaces as long as one is kept free
D. Wait for a regular parking space to become free
D. Wait for a regular parking space to become free
It’s illegal to park in a space reserved for disabled drivers unless you’re permitted to do so. These spaces are provided for people with limited mobility, who may need extra space to get in and out of their vehicle.
What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?
A. Park facing the traffic
B. Leave parking lights switched on
C. Leave dipped headlights switched on
D. Park near a street light
B. Leave parking lights switched on
You must use parking lights when parking at night on a road or in a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph. You must also park in the direction of the traffic flow and not close to a junction.
When may you enter a box junction?
A. When there are fewer than two vehicles ahead
B. When signalled by another road user
C. When your exit road is clear
D. When traffic signs direct you
C. When your exit road is clear
Yellow box junctions are marked on the road to prevent the road becoming blocked. Don’t enter the box unless your exit road is clear. You may wait in the box if you want to turn right and your exit road is clear but oncoming traffic or other vehicles waiting to turn right are preventing you from making the turn.
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
B. Move off immediately without any hesitation
C. Wait for the green light before moving off
D. Get ready and go when the continuous amber light shows
A. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing
This light allows pedestrians already on the crossing to get to the other side in their own time, without being rushed. Don’t rev your engine or start to move off while they’re still crossing.
When must you stop your vehicle?
A. If you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury
B. At a junction where there are ‘give way’ lines
C. At the end of a one-way street
D. Before merging onto a motorway
A. If you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury
You must stop your vehicle when signalled to do so by a:
-police, DVSA or traffic officer
-traffic warden
-school crossing patrol
-red traffic light.
-You must also stop if you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property.
