Theory Flashcards
what should you do before making a U-turn?
Look over your shoulder for a final check. If you have to make a U-turn, slow down and ensure that the road is clear in both directions. Make sure that the road is wide enough for you to carry out the manoeuvre safely. Use your mirrors and look round to check it’s safe before turning across the road.
On a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
Cycles. The narrow wheels of a bicycle can become stuck in the tram rails, causing the cyclist to stop suddenly, wobble or even lose balance altogether. The tramlines are also slippery, which could cause a cyclist to slide or fall off.
What should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?
Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake. If you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle along a narrow road, try not to hold up faster traffic. If you see vehicles following behind, pull over in a safe place and let the traffic pass before continuing. Don’t wave other traffic past – this could be dangerous if you or they haven’t noticed a hazard ahead.
What should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?
Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake. If you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle along a narrow road, try not to hold up faster traffic. If you see vehicles following behind, pull over in a safe place and let the traffic pass before continuing. Don’t wave other traffic past – this could be dangerous if you or they haven’t noticed a hazard ahead.
Which driving technique can help you save fuel?
Missing out some gears. Missing out intermediate gears, when appropriate, helps to reduce the amount of time spent accelerating and decelerating - the times when your vehicle uses the most fuel.
You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?
Just above the cell plates. Top up the battery with distilled water and make sure each cell plate is covered.
Where will you see these red and white markers?
Approaching a concealed level crossing. If there’s a bend just before a level crossing, you may not be able to see the level-crossing barriers or waiting traffic. These signs give you an early warning that you may find these hazards just around the bend.
Where would it be unsafe to overtake?
Approaching a junction. You should overtake only when it’s really necessary and you can see it’s clear ahead. Look out for road signs and markings that show it’s illegal or would be unsafe to overtake; for example, approaching junctions or bends. In many cases, overtaking is unlikely to significantly improve your journey time.
What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?
Stop
You’re driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
a steady amber light. The steady amber light will be followed by twin flashing red lights that mean you must stop. An alarm will also sound to alert you to the fact that a train is approaching.
Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?
What does this sign mean?
with-flow cycle lane
What should you do when you’re overtaking at night?
Beware of bends in the road ahead. Don’t overtake if there’s a possibility of a road junction, bend or brow of a bridge or hill ahead. There are many hazards that are difficult to see in the dark. Only overtake if you’re certain that the road ahead is clear. Don’t take a chance.
When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?
When you’re in a one-way street. You may pass slower vehicles on their left while travelling along a one-way street. Be aware of drivers who may need to change lanes and may not expect faster traffic passing on their left.
You’re travelling along a motorway. When are you allowed to overtake on the left?
When in queues and traffic to your right is moving more slowly than you are. Never overtake on the left, unless the traffic is moving in queues and the queue on your right is moving more slowly than the one you’re in.
What’s the meaning of this sign?
This sign indicates that there are waiting restrictions. It’s normally accompanied by details of when the restrictions are in force.
You’re on a motorway. What must you do if there’s a red cross showing above every lane?
Stop and wait. A red cross signal above all lanes means you must stop and wait. Don’t change lanes and don’t try to continue any further along the motorway.
What’s the meaning of this sign?
National speed limit applies
What does this sign mean?
End of controlled parking zone
what does this sign mean?
level crossing with barrier
Which plate may appear with this road sign?
humps for 1/2 mile
You see these double white lines along the centre of the road. When may you park on the left?
to pick up or set down passengers
