The Book Flashcards
blind spot
- the area behind you that you’re unable to see in mirror
- an area not visible to the driver
why do you stay well back of large vehicles?
- so the driver can see you in their mirror
- if you can’t see the mirrors, they can’t see you
- you can see past them on either side
give way
junction ahead
circles
give orders
triangles
give warnings
rectangles
give information
when turning right onto a dual carriageway
- check the central reservation is wide enough to stop in, incase you have to wait before joining traffic
- if there isn’t, only emerge when it’s clear both to your right and left
dual carriageway
a road that has a central reservation to separate carriageways
central reservation
an area of land that separates opposing lanes of traffic
at 60mph, your vehicle will travel
27m in one second
what should you do before making a u-turn?
look over your shoulder for a final check
what should you do as you approach a bridge?
slow down
if there is no footpath
be aware of pedestrians on the road
when should you avoid overtaking?
approaching a dip in the road
a curved arrow on the road might mean
- overtaking traffic should move in that direction
- the route that high vehicles should take under a low bridge
yellow line purpose
to make you aware of your speed
what should you do before stopping?
use the mirrors
use mirrors when you see a hazard ahead to…
… assess how your actions will affect the following traffic
when your waiting to turn but your view is obstructed…
… stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
when turning you don’t want…
… to cause other road uses to change speed or direction as you emerge
lights purpose
so others can see you more clearly; increases your visibility
stopping in an emergency
keep both hands on the wheel
what should you do when moving off from behind a parked car
check both interior and exterior mirrors
why do cyclists need extra room?
in case they wobble or swerve around a pothole or raised drain