Rules of the Road Flashcards
A single carriageway road has this sign. What’s the maximum permitted speed for a car towing a trailer?
50 mph
You want to park and you see this sign. What should you do on the days and times shown?
Park in a bay and pay
What should you do when you’re unsure whether it’s safe to reverse your vehicle?
Get out and check
Where’s the safest place to park your vehicle at night?
In a garage
Other than direction indicators, how can you give signals to other road users?
By using brake lights
What’s the meaning of this sign?
National speed limit applies
What’s the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?
70 mph
What does this sign mean?
End of minimum speed
What’s the meaning of this sign?
Waiting restrictions
Where may you overtake on a one-way street?
On either the right or the left
You’re turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. How should you normally deal with this?
Keep the other vehicle to your right and turn behind it (offside to offside)
Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?
No-one has priority
What’s the nearest you may park to a junction?
10 metres (32 feet)
What’s the national speed limit on a single carriageway road for cars and motorcycles?
60 mph
A cycle lane, marked by a solid white line, is in operation. What does this mean for car drivers?
They mustn’t drive along the lane
You’re waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed by?
Continue to wait
What should you do if the amber lights come on and a warning sounds while you’re driving over a level crossing?
Keep going and clear the crossing
When may you drive a car in this bus lane?
Outside its hours of operation
You’re driving in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do if you see a sign showing that the right-hand lane is closed 800 yards ahead?
Move to the left in good time
You’re driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?
You shouldn’t drive in the lane unless it’s unavoidable
When may you drive over a pavement?
To gain access to a property
What’s the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway?
60 mph
You’re going to turn left from a main road into a minor road. What should you do as you approach the junction?
Keep well to the left of the road
You’re driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you’re driving in the wrong direction?
Turn around in a side road
When may you drive without wearing your seat belt?
When you’re carrying out a manoeuvre that includes reversing
How far are you allowed to reverse?
No further than is necessary