Using the Road Flashcards
What should you do before moving off?
Check all mirrors, look around to check blind spots, signal if necessary
What should you do before a long downhill slope?
Switch to a lower gear
What should you do before overtaking a large vehicle?
Drop back so you can see further in front, make sure there is enough time and room to overtake, do not follow someone else overtaking
Box junctions
Do not enter until your exit road is clear, you can enter and wait for traffic to pass if you want to turn right
What does a green arrow light mean?
You may enter the filter lane
What should you do before turning right in the middle of a road?
Signal early, move to the left of the middle or the road, leave room for vehicles to pass to the left if possible
What should you do approaching a roundabout?
Decide early which exit you need, signal appropriately, get in the right lane
When reaching a roundabout you should?
Give priority to the right, make sure traffic in front has moved off, be aware of vehicles on the roundabout already
What to do when taking the first exit?
Signal left and approach left hand lane
When taking an exit to the right or going full circle on a roundabout you should?
Signal right and approach in right hand lane, keep to the right, signal left after passing the exit before the one you want
What should you do at a zebra crossing?
Look out for people waiting, stop for them, allow time to stop on wet roads, do not signal them to cross
How should you reverse?
Check all around, look mainly through the rear window, be aware the front of your car will swing out
