The Highway Code Flashcards
Between what times should you avoid making long journeys, when natural alertness is at minimum?
Midnight and 6am
When should you take a break when driving, and for how long?
Every 2 hours, for at least 15 minutes
Name 2 ways to counter sleepiness
Drink 2 cups of caffeinated coffee and take a short nap
From what distance away must you be able to read a car number plate?
20 metres
You must not drive with a breath alcohol level of more than…
35 microgrammes/100 millilitres
You must not drive with a blood alcohol level of more than…
80 milligrammes/100 millilitres
You are restricted on the weight you can tow if you passed your test after…
January 1st 1997
Until what age is a driver no longer responsible for a passengers safety?
When a child reaches 14 years of age
Until what age should a child use a proper child restraint?
12
What powers do the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Officers have?
To stop vehicles on all roads, including motorways and trunk roads, in England and Wales
What powers do the Highways Agency Traffic Officers have?
To stop vehicles on most motorways and some ‘A’ class roads, in England only.
What colour lights do the Highways Agency Traffic Officers use?
Flashing amber
In what 2 situations must you not use the horn?
When stationary and when in a built-up area between 11.30pm and 7am
When must you ensure sidelights and rear registration lights are lit?
Between sunset and sunrise
How is ‘night’ defined?
The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise
What must you do in the event of a skid?
Ease slowly off of the brake pedal or accelerator and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
What is coasting?
A term that describes a vehicle which is travelling in neutral or with the clutch pressed down
Name 5 ways that coasting reduces control
Engine braking is eliminated
Vehicle speed downhill will increase quickly
Increased use of foot brake can reduce effectiveness
Steering response is affected, particularly on corners
May be more difficult to select appropriate gear
What is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan on a dual carriageway or motorway?
60mph
What is the speed limit for a 7.8 tonne goods vehicle on a dual carriageway?
50mph
What is the speed limit for a 7 tonne goods vehicle on a single carriageway?
50mph
How much space should you leave between you and the vehicle in front when travelling in a tunnel?
5 metres
Travelling at a speed of 20mph with a braking distance of 6 metres, what is the stopping distance on a good dry road?
12 metres
Travelling at a speed of 30mph with a braking distance of 14m, what is the stopping distance on a good dry road?
23 metres
Travelling at a speed of 40mph with a braking distance of 24m, what is the stopping distance on a good dry road?
36 metres
Travelling at a speed of 50mph with a braking distance of 38m, what is the stopping distance on a good dry road?
53 metres
Travelling at a speed of 60mph with a braking distance of 55m, what is the stopping distance on a good dry road?
73 metres
Travelling at a speed of 70mph with a braking distance of 75m, what is the stopping distance on a good dry road?
96 metres
What does it mean if there is a double white line in the middle of the road, with the nearest to you broken?
You can cross the line to overtake if it is safe to do so, provided that you can complete the manoeuvre before you reach a solid white line on your side
What does it mean if there is a double white line in the middle of the road, with the nearest to you solid?
You must not cross or straddle the line unless it is safe for you to do so and you need to enter a premises or side road.
When might it be necessary to cross a double white line with the nearest solid?
If you need to overtake a slow-moving or stationary vehicle that is travelling 10mph or less
What colour studs mark the lanes of a road?
White
What colour studs mark the left side of a road?
Red
What colour studs mark the central reservation?
Amber
What colour studs mark the edge of the main carriageway at lay bys and slip roads?
Green
What colour studs indicate temporary lane layouts/road works?
Green/Yellow
What are crawler lanes used for?
Slow-moving vehicles
In what situation may you need to enter a box junction?
If your exit road is clear but oncoming traffic is preventing you from turning right
What is the safest way to turn right at a crossroads where another vehicle ahead is also signalling to turn right?
Turn right side to right side; keep the other vehicle on your right and turn behind it
What is the correct signal and position to take when taking the first exit at a roundabout?
Signal left and take from the left lane. Continue on the left until you reach the exit and cancel the signal when leaving the roundabout.
What is the correct signal and position to take when taking an exit straight ahead at a roundabout?
Do not signal on approach and take the left lane. Continue in the left lane and when passing the exit before the one you want to take, signal left and leave the roundabout.
What is the correct signal and position to take when taking an exit to the right or going full circle at a roundabout?
Signal right and approach in the right hand lane. Keep to the right of the roundabout until you need to change lanes to exit. Signal left after you have passed the exit before the one you want.
What is the procedure of a pelican crossing?
These are signal-controlled crossings. Flashing amber follows the red stop light. You must stop when the red light shows and give way to any pedestrians on the crossing when the flashing amber lights show. If the amber light is flashing but there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed.
At what speed is your vehicle more likely to kill anything that it hits?
40mph
There is only a 1 in __ chance of your vehicle killing something it hits when travelling at 20mph.
20
How can a blind pedestrian be identified?
A white cane and/or a guide dog
How can a deafblind pedestrian be identified?
A white cane with a red band
Which type of vehicles are identified by flashing amber lights?
Slow-moving or stationary vehicles
When is visibility considered to be ‘seriously reduced’?
When you can’t see for more than 100 metres
On icy roads, drive at a ___ speed in a _____ gear as possible
slow speed, higher gear
On which lines must you not wait or park in times of operation?
Double yellow lines
You must not wait or park ___ within a junction
10 metres
Where must you not park your vehicle at night?
On a road facing traffic, unless in an authorised parking space
What must be displayed when parked at night on a road with a speed limit greater than 30mph?
Parking lights
What vehicles must not use the right hand lane of a motorway?
Any vehicle towing a trailer
At what distance behind your vehicle should you place a warning triangle in the event of a breakdown?
45 metres (147 feet)
When must you not use a warning triangle?
On a motorway
What is the typical clearance space for overhead electrical lines?
5 metres (16 feet 6 inches)
How long is a non-European licence allowed to be used after a person becomes resident in the UK?
12 months
When does a car have it’s first MOT and when after that?
3 years after first registration and every year after that
What is the minimum amount of insurance you must have in order to drive a vehicle on the road?
Third-party insurance
Which is the cheapest type of insurance? Which is the most expensive?
Third-party, comprehensive
What does VED stand for?
Vehicle Exercise Duty
What is a Statutory Off-Road Notification?
A notification to the DVLA that a vehicle is not being used on the road?
Which 3 documents may you be asked to produce for a police officer?
Driving licence, insurance certificate and MOT certificate.
Who sets the penalties for road traffic offences?
Parliament
Who orders the penalties for road traffic offences?
Court
How many points do you have to obtain within 3 years until you are disqualified?
12
What is the minimum period of disqualification?
6 months
What is the fine for speeding?
£1,000
What is the fine for driving without insurance?
£5,000
What is the fine for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
£5,000
How many points does a new driver have to obtain within 2 years of passing their test before their licence is revoked?
6
What is likely to rise after the conviction of a serious driving offence?
The price of insurance
Cars, light vans and light trailers must have a tread depth of at least…
1.6mm
Motorcycles, large vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles must have a tread depth of…
1mm
How often should you check tyre pressure?
Weekly
In what condition should you check tyres?
When they are cold
Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in what 3 things?
Braking system, suspension, wheel alignment
What 2 things can be affected by over or under-inflated tyres?
Braking and steering
How often should fluid levels be checked?
Weekly
What are 2 things that you should check before winter?
That the battery is well maintained and that there are anti-freeze agents in the radiator and windscreen bottle
Your vehicle pulls to the side when braking, what 2 things could be the problem?
Incorrectly inflated tyres or a brake fault
Your vehicle continues to bounce after pushing down on the front or rear, this could mean that what is worn?
Shock absorbers
If you spill fuel at a fuel station, what should you do?
Report it to an attendant immediately
What does DRABC stand for?
Danger Response Airway Breathing Compressions
How should you clear the airway of a casualty?
Place one hand on the forehead, two fingers on the chin and gently tip the head back
How long should breathing be checked for?
10 seconds
Compressions should be given at _____cm at a rate of ___ per minute
4-5cm, 100 per minute
How many chest compressions should be given?
30
What should you do after giving compressions?
Tilt the head back gently, pinch the nostrils and place your mouth over the theirs and give breaths
How many breaths should you give and for how long should they last?
2, each one lasting 1 second
What should you apply to a bleeding wound?
Pressure with a cloth or other clean material e.g. a bandage
How long should you douse a burn for?
10 minutes
What should you do with a bleeding wound after applying pressure?
Raise it about the heart
