Using The Road Flashcards
What should you do before you reach a
Long downhill slope ?
Select a Lower gear
Why should you select a lower gear before you reach a long downhill slope ?
This will help to control your speed
What should you always remember before using the road ?
Mirrors - signal - manoeuvre
When should you check your mirrors ?
In good time before you signal or change directions or speed
When should you keep well to the left when using the road ?
On right-hand bends
Where should you not overtake ?
- corner
- bend
- hump
- bridge
- side road
- junction
What should you do if you’re being overtaken ?
Maintain steady course and speed
How should you reverse ?
Into a quiet side road
When should you not reverse ?
Do not reverse from a side road into a main road
What should you do when you enter a roundabout ?
- give priority to traffic approaching from your right
- look right before joining
What are diamond shaped signs and white light signals for ?
To give instructions to tram drivers only
