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Rules of the road Flashcards

1
Q

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

Wait for a regular parking space to become free

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2
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What should you do when you park at night on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?

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  • Leave parking lights switched on
  • park facing the Flow of traffic
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3
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You’re in a built-up area at night and the road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?

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So that you can be easily seen by others

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4
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You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?

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Keep well to the left of the road

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5
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You are driving along a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a solid white line. This means that during its period of operation

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you must not drive in that lane

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6
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You are at a level crossing. The red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by. What should you do?

A

Continue to wait

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7
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What must you have to park in a disabled space?

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A Blue Badge

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8
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You are in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. You see signs showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead. You should

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move to the left in good time

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9
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When may you drive a motor car in the bus lane?

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Outside the hours of operation

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10
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You are towing a small caravan on a dual carriageway. You must not exceed

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60 mph

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11
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When can you park on the left opposite these road markings? (continuous white line next to white markings)

A

To pick up or set down passengers

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12
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There is a tractor ahead of you. You wish to overtake but you are not sure if it is safe to do so. You should

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not overtake if you are in doubt

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13
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Which THREE of the following are most likely to take an unusual course at roundabouts?

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  • Horse riders
  • Long vehicles
  • Cyclists
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14
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On a clearway you must not stop

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at any time

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15
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You can park on the right-hand side of a road at night

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in a one-way street

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16
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You are approaching a busy junction. There are several lanes with road markings. At the last moment you realise that you are in the wrong lane. You should

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continue in that lane

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17
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Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

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Either on the right or the left

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18
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When going straight ahead at a roundabout you should

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indicate left before leaving the roundabout

  • signal left just after you pass the exit before the one you are going to take
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19
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When going left ahead at a roundabout you should

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signal left as you approach the roundabout

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20
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When going right ahead at a roundabout you should

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signal right as you approach the roundabout

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21
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Which vehicle might have to use a different course to normal at roundabouts?

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long vehicle

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22
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You must stop when signalled to do so by which THREE of these?

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  • A police officer
  • A school crossing patrol
  • A red traffic light
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23
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You are intending to turn right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. It will normally be safer to

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keep the other vehicle to your RIGHT and turn behind it (offside to offside)

Advantage: you will have a clearer view of any approaching traffic

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24
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You meet an obstruction on your side of the road. You should

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give way to oncoming traffic

25
Q

Which THREE places must you not park?

A
  • Near the brow of a hill
  • At or near a bus stop
  • on a pavement
  • Within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction
  • on a clearway, motorway
  • in front of someone’s drive
  • near a school entrance, pedestrian crossing
26
Q

you are travelling on a well-lit road at night in a built-up area. By using dipped headlights you will be able to

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be easily seen by others

27
Q

When you are not sure that it is safe to reverse your vehicle you should

A

get out and check

28
Q

When may you reverse from a side road into a main road?

A

not at any time

29
Q

when should you use the right hand lane of a three lane dual carriage way?

A

when overtaking or turning right

30
Q

how far are you allowed to reverse

A

no further than is necessary

31
Q

what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs?

A

30mph

32
Q

you are driving on a road that has a cycle lane. what does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

A

you shoudn’t drive in the lane unless its unavoidable

33
Q

When must you stop your vehicle?

A

if you are involved in an incident that causes damage or injury

34
Q

you are turning right onto a dual carriageway. what should you of if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle?

A

wait until the road is clear in both directions

35
Q

where should you park your vehicle at night?

safest place to park your car?

A
  • at a well lit area
  • in a garage
36
Q

what should you do if you see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing?

A

be ready to slow down or stop to let them cross

37
Q

when may you enter a box junction?

A

when your exit road is clear

38
Q

you are travelling along a residential street. there are parked vehicles on the left hand side. why should you keep your speed down?

A

children may run out from between the vehicles

39
Q

you are driving on a busy main road. what should you do if you find that are driving in the wrong lane?

A

turn around in a side road

40
Q

you are driving at night with your headlights on main beam. a vehicle is overtaking you. when should you dip your headlights?

A

as soon as the vehicle passes you

41
Q

there are no-speed limit signs on the road. how is a 30 mph limit generally indicated?

A

by street lighting

42
Q

you are driving in a busy high street. whats the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can drive in the opposite direction?

A

turn around in a quiet side road

43
Q

you are reversing into a side road. when would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

A

when the front of your vehicle swings out

44
Q

when may you drive without wearing your seat belt?

A

when you are carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing

45
Q

what must you do if you come across roadworks that have a temporary speed limit displayed?

A

obey the speed limit

46
Q

what the nearest you may park to a junction?

A

10 m

47
Q

other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?

A

by using brake lights

48
Q

you are 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

49
Q

what’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer in a single carriageway ?

A

50 mph

50
Q

you want to turn right at a box junction. what should you do if there’s oncoming traffic?

A

wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

51
Q

when may you drive over a pavement?

A

to gain access to a property

52
Q

you are going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. what should you do as you approach the junction?

A

keep well to the left of the road

53
Q

what should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you are driving over a level crossing?

A

keep going and clear the crossing

54
Q

why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

A

your view will be restricted

55
Q

what should you do if a car is coming towards you on a road that is only wide enough for one vehicle ?

A

pull into a passing place on the left

56
Q

national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

A

60 mph

57
Q

national speed limit on a dual carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?

A

70 mph

58
Q

when may you stop on an urban clearway?

A

to set down and pick up passengers

59
Q

when must you stop your vehicle when travelling on a motorway?

A

when signalled to stop by a traffic officer

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