Traffic Flashcards
Definition of Motor vehicle
A mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on the road.
Definition of a Road section 192 RTA 1988
A road includes any highway and any road to which the public have access and includes bridges over which a road passes.
What is a Highway
A highway is a way over which the public have a right to pass or repass
Learner drivers must…
Be supervised by a qualified driver
Display L plates
What exemptions are there to having a qualified driver with a learner?
Vehicle constructed for 1
Moped motorcycle
Exempt island
Undergoing test
What is a qualified driver?
Hold a full British passport
At least 21 yrs old
Has to have held a full licence for 3yrs or more.
EU licence holders are able to use their licence until what age?
70 yrs old
Non EU licence holders can …?
Visitors use licence for 12 months
Residents 12 months too but must apply for provisional then take test.
When checking insurance documents what must you check?
Policy cover Person driving it Vehicle for what use Purpose on the day of checking This day is it valid
MOT tests need to be completed…?
3 years from brand new then every year.
Taxis and 8 person carriers must get mot in first year
MOT exemptions
Travelling to prearranged test
At test centre
Failed MOT in transit to junk yard etc
What is the aim of Road Vehicles. Regulations 1986?
To ensure the safety of all road users
What is a motor vehicle?
MPV intended or adapted for the road
What is a restricted road?
There must be a system of lights. Each placed no more than 182.88 metres from each other
Or
An imposed traffic system enforced through signage.
The Highways Act 1980 section 137 (1)
It is an offence to wilfully bstruct the highway
Highways Act 1980 section 161
It is an offence to deposit anything on a highway in consequence of which a user is injured or endangered
Highways Act 1980 Section 161 (2)
Lights a fire on or over a highway and in consequence a user of the highay is injured endangered
How far away should a firearm be dischargd from the centre of the highway to commit the offence in sectio 161 (b)
50 Feet
What defences are there to section 161 A Highways Act?
The person reasonably believes that the fire was unlikely to endanger, injure or interrupt
He did all he reasonably could to prevent injury, danger and interrution
What questions should you ask prior to carrying out a breath sample?
Have you eaten in the last 20 minutes? Drank anything in last 20 minutes Had any alcohol in last 20 minutes Have you smoked in the last 5 minutes? Vomitted in last 20 minutes? Mouthwash in last 20 minutes?
What depth of tyre tread is legal?
1.6 mm depth over 3/4 of width if tyre.
When can you use your horn?
When vehicle in motion to warn other road users of your presence. Should not be used between 2330hrs and 0700 hrs
What section of the RTA 1988 states a person should stop when requested by an officer in a uniform?
Section 163
