The Road Flashcards
Youre driving a lorry from a wet construction site onto a motorway. Why must you take extra precautions before leaving the site?
Its an offence to deposit mud on a road
Youre in the centre lane of a motorway overtaking another vehicle. What should you do before returning to the left-hand lane?
Check ahead and then your nearside mirror
Youre driving a high-sided vehicle on a motorway. You should anticipate the effects of side wind. When is this most likely to happen
On exposed sections
When is a high-sided vehicle most affected by side wind
When its travelling empty
What’s the greatest risk to your safety when youre overtaking on a motorway in very wet weather?
Your tyres may lose grip
Youre on a wet level road, driving a 50mph. Whats the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and one in front
Four seconds
Its raining why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers on a bend
To reduce the risk of skidding
Youre on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when youre overtaking
The road may still be slippery
Why is tailgating dangerous
Your view ahead is reduced
When should you use the two-second rule?
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front when conditions are good
When are air deflectors most effective
When theres a headwind
Youre in the left-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. Why should you check for any vehicles in the right-hand lane before you overtake?
They may move back to the middle lane as you move out
What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road
Leave plenty of room and check your nearside mirror before returning to the left
Youre driving at 50mph on a dry, level road. What gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front
At least a two second gap
Youre driving on a motorway in heavy rain. When are you allowed to use high-intensity rear fog lights
When visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet) or less
How much longer will your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather
Ten times as long
What does a Crawler Lane sign mean
Youre approaching a long uphill slope
Youre driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly
So that other road users can see the size of your vehicle
Youre driving a high sided vehicle on a motorway. Where should you be especially aware of the effects of side wind?
across viaducts
What should you do before driving your lorry away from a wet construction site at the side of a motorway
Hose down the wheels
Youre following a large vehicle. How can you improve your view ahead
Drop further back
Youre driving in a fog thats starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity read fog lights
When visibility is more than 100 metres (328 feet)
Youre driving along a motorway in thick fog at night. The reflective studs are red on your left and white on your right. Which lane are you in
The left- hand lane
Its very windy and youre overtaking a motorcyclist on a motorway what should you be aware of that may cause them problems?
The buffeting effect