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The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers > Rules of the Road > Flashcards

Rules of the Road Flashcards

1
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Are all the road rules legal requirements?

A

No, some are recommended best practicses

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2
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What is the purpose of road rules?

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Makes the streets safer

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3
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What is the ruling on speed limits?

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You MUST NOT exceed the speed limits shown for the road you’re on or your vehicle

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4
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What speed limit should you abide by if no limit is shown?

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The national speed limit

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5
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What s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles?

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60 mph (96 km/h) on single carriageway

70 mph (112 km/h) on dual carriageway/motorway

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What is the lower speed limits that apply to vehicles towing a trailer or carriageway?

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50 mph (80 km/h) on single carriageways

60 mph (96km/h) on dual carriageway/motorway

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7
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What do street lights indicate speed wise?

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30 mph (48 km/h) for all vehicles unless signs indicate otherwise

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8
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What should your speed be if a minimum speed limit is shown on a road?

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Travel above the limit unless unsafe to do so

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9
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What should you do in regards to speed, when on roads with parked cars?

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Keep speed down

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What should you beware of when on roads with parked cars?

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Pedestrians (esp. children) emerging behind or between parked vehicles

Vehicles pulling out

Drivers’ doors opening

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11
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What should you do at roadworks - speed wise?

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Obey all signs indicating temporary speed limits

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12
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Some lanes are reserved by specific vehicles. When are these restrictions in place?

A

During the lanes’ hours of operation

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13
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What can’t you do in a cycle lane?

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Never drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid white line during its operation hours.

Don’t drive or park in a cycle lane marked a broken line unless unavoidable

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14
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When can you drive over a footpath?

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To gain access to a property

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15
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What is the right-hand lane for on a dual carriageway?

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Only for turning right or overtaking

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16
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What does the ‘right-hand’ rule on dual carriageways also apply to?

A

Three-lane dual carriageways

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17
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How should you approach a junction?

A

Move into the appropriate position in good time

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18
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What should you do if you want to turn left on a junction?

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Keep well to the left, as you approach the junction

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19
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What do you do when turning right at a crossroads, and an oncoming driver is also turning right?

A

It’s safest to keep the other vehicle to your right, and turn behind it.

If you have to pass in front, take extra care as your view may be obscured

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20
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When can you enter a box junction?

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If your exit road is clear

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21
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When can you wait in a box junction?

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If you want to turn right, but are prevented from doing so by oncoming traffic

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22
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How can you identify a box junction?

A

Yellow hatched lines

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23
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Who has priority at a crossroad where there’s no signs or markings?

A

Nobody - Check all directions carefully before proceeding

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24
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What are roundabouts designed for?

A

Aid the flow of traffic

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25
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What should you do when using a roadabout?

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Follow signs and road markings as you approach and negotiate these.

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26
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What should you do when trying to go straight on a roundabout?

A

Don’t signal as you approach

Signal left before you leave the roundabout, just after you pass the exit before the one you want

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27
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Who may not follow the normal rules of a roundabout?

A

Horse riders/Cyclists

Long vehicles

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28
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Why do horse riders/cyclists not follow normal roundabout rules?

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They may stay in the left-hand lane even if turning right, for better safety

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29
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Why do long vehicles not follow the normal roundabout rules?

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They may take up a different position to stop the rear of the vehicle from hitting the kerb

30
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What should you consider when overtaking?

A

Do you really need to overtake?

31
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When should you not overtake?

A

If you have any doubt whether it’s safe to overtake

32
Q

Where should you overtake normally?

A

On the right

33
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When can you overtake on either side?

A

One way street

34
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Why should you be careful of when overtaking on a dual carriageway?

A

The right-hand lane is also used for traffic turning right

35
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What should you do if you’re travelling on a busy road and find yourself either travelling in the wrong direction or in the wrong lane at a busy junction?

A

Keep going until you can find somewhere safe (e.g. quiet safe road) to turn around

36
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What are the two rules of reversing?

A

Don’t reverse longer than necessary

Don’t reverse from a side road into a main road

37
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What should you do when reversing into a side road?

A

Always check road and traffic conditions in all directions

38
Q

Can you remove your seat belt when reversing?

A

Yes, if it helps you get a better view

39
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What should you do if you aren’t sure if it’s safe to reverse?

A

Get out and check before reversing

40
Q

What is the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

A

When the front of your vehicle swings out

41
Q

What should you do if someone is standing on the pavement, waiting to cross at a zebra crossing?

A

Stop (as long as it’s safe to do so) and let them cross

42
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What is so special about pelican crossings?

A

They’re light controlled. When the red light changes to flashing amber, wait for any pedestrians to get clear of the crossing before moving off.

43
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What is so special about toucan crossings?

A

Cyclists are allowed to cycle across at the same time pedestrians walk.

44
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What is a level crossing?

A

Where a railway crosses the road

45
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What identifies a hidden level crossing?

A

Countdown markers may warn you if the crossing is hidden, e.g. round a bend.

46
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What do you do when the warning lights come on as you’re approaching a level crossing?

A

Stop

47
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What do you do if you’re already on the level crossing when the warning lights come on or a bell rings?

A

Keep going, and clear the crossing

48
Q

What do you do if you’re waiting at a level crossing, a train has passed but the red lights keep flashing?

A

Wait. There may be another train.

49
Q

Where is the safest place to park your vehicle?

A

In a garage

50
Q

Where is a safe place to park if you’re away from home?

A

A secure car park or well-lt area

51
Q

What must you do if you need to park on the side of a road?

A

MUST leave your sidelights on if speed limits > 30

52
Q

Where should you park on the side of the road?

A

Left hand side so other road users can see your reflectors, but on either side on a one-way street

53
Q

Can you stop on a clearway?

A

NEVER!!!

54
Q

When can you stop on a clearway?

A

On an urban clearway/road marked with double-white lines, only to set down or pick up passengers

55
Q

Where can’t you park?

A

Places where you would cause a danger or obstruction to others

56
Q

Which places may you cause a danger/obstruction to others? (6)

A

On/Near the brow of a hill
At a bus stop
Opposite a traffic island
In front of someone else’s driveway
Near a school entrance
Within 10m of a junction (in NI, within 15m)

57
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Where should you not cause an obstruction by parking?

A

Where there’s restrictions e.g. yellow lines and associated signs

58
Q

What’s an controlled parking zone?

A

Place where you have to pay to park

Park within marked bays n the days and times shown on the zone entry signs

59
Q

When can you park in a disabled space?

A

If you or your passenger are a disabled badge holder - display your badge when you leave

60
Q

What is the law on smoking in October 2015?

A

1 October 2015 - illegal to smoke in private enclosed vehicle if occupants within are under 18

61
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What does the October 2015 law mean?

A

Illegal for person of any age to smoke in a private vehicle that’s carrying someone under 18

For a driver to not stop someone smoking if someone’s under 18

62
Q

Does the October 2015 law apply to e-cigarettes?

A

No

63
Q

What do I do if there’s an obstruction on my side of the road?

A

Give way to on-coming traffic if there isn’t room for both of you to continue safely

64
Q

On a dual carriageway, if a sign warns that my lane will close 800 yards ahead, when should I move over?

A

Move to another lane in good time - don’t leave it to the last minute

65
Q

What do I do if I want to turn right onto a dual carriageway that has a narrow central reservation?

A

Wait until traffic is clear in both directions or you’ll obstruct traffic coming from your right

66
Q

I’m following a slow-moving vehicle. I want to overtake but it’s been signalling right for some time. What should I do?

A

Wait for the signal to be cancelled before overtaking. The other driver may have misjudged the distance to a road junction or there may be a hidden hazard

67
Q

I’m on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle, and there’s a car coming towards me. What do I do?

A

Pull into a passing place on your left, or if the nearing passing plase is on your right, wait opposite it

68
Q

How can brake lights give signals to other drivers?

A

Brake lights show traffic behind that you’re slowing down

69
Q

At night, if a car overtakes me, when should I dip my headlights?

A

Dip your lights as soon as the car passes you or your lights could dazzle the other driver

70
Q

Are there times when I must stop, by law?

A

When involved in an incident
At a red traffic light
At ‘stop’ signs or lines
When signalled to do so by a police officer/traffic officer/school crossing patrol

71
Q

In a well-lit built area, can I drive using sidelights only?

A

Recommended that you use dipped headlights so that you can be easily seen by others.

The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers (15 decks)

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