Stuff I Dont Know Flashcards
What does this sign mean?
No waiting
What does this sign mean?
No stopping
What does this sign mean?
Warning Zebra crossing
What does this sign mean?
Warning 2 way traffic crosses 1 way road
What does this arm signal mean?
Intend to move left
What does this arm signal mean?
Intend to turn right
What does this arm signal mean?
Intend to slow down or stop
You’re driving a car with automatic transmission. When would you use ‘kick down’?
To accelerate quickly
Which type of crossing is this?
Puffin crossing
Which type of crossing is this?
Zebra crossing
Which type of crossing is this?
Pelican crossing
Which type of crossing is this?
Toucan crossing
What does a single yellow line along the side of the road mean?
Waiting restrictions apply at certain times
What do double yellow lines along the side of the road mean?
No waiting at any time
What does this sign mean?
2 way traffic ahead
What does this sign mean?
Warning pedestrians on road
What is the traffic light sequence seen by cars at a toucan crossing?
(normal order)
Where would you find this?
Toucan crossing
Where would you find this?
Pelican crossing
What is the traffic light sequence seen by cars at a toucan crossing?
(normal order)
What are the 3 colours of vehicle beacons?
Blue
Amber
Green
Where would you find this?
Puffin crossing
What type of vehicle is fitted with a blue beacon?
Emergency vehicles
What type of vehicle is fitted with an amber beacon?
Slow moving vehicles
What type of vehicle is fitted with a green beacon?
Doctors’ vehicles
What is the traffic light sequence seen by cars at a pelican crossing?
You’ve driven up to a pelican crossing. What must you do while the amber light is flashing?
Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing
At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?
Stop at the line
What should you do when a police officer gives you this signal?
Stop at the line
What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?
Stop
When should tyre pressures be checked?
When tyres are cold
The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?
Distilled water
When should you check the engine oil level?
Before a long journey
What condition do tyres need to be in to waste fuel?
Under inflated tyres
What does this sign mean?
No overtaking
When is fuel consumption at its highest?
When accelerating
What will reduce fuel consumption?
Driving more slowly
How will a roof rack affect your car?
Fuel consumption will increase
What can you achieve if you drive smoothly?
Reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%
Which driving technique can help you save fuel?
Miss out some gear
Which vehicles are least likely to be affected by side wind?
Cars
What will help you to move off on a snowy surface?
Using a higher gear than normal
What does a white line along the side of the road indicate?
Edge of the carriageway
Traffic officers operate on motorways and some primary routes in England and Wales. What are they authorised to do?
Stop and direct anyone on a motorway
You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there’s oncoming traffic?
Wait in the box junction if the exit is clear
What’s the closest you may park to a junction?
10 meters
When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?
When you’re on a one way street
What does it mean if the electronic stability control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving?
It’s activated
What does this sign mean?
Warning uneven road
What safety device must be fitted to a trailer breaking system?
Breakaway cable
