Driving Flashcards
(24 cards)
the left-hand lane of a motorway should be used for?
Normal Driving
What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?
A properly adjusted head restraint
How should you give an arm signal to turn left?
Signalling outside window (Anti-clock wise)
Why should you switch off your rear fog lights when the fog has cleared?
to prevent dazzaling the following drivers
You are waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you are joining?
The reflection of traffic in the shop window
What should you do when parking your vehicle facing downhill?
Turn the steering wheel towards the kerb
You see this white arrow on the road ahead. It means?
Keep left on the hatched markings
Why should you allow extra room when overtaking a motorcyclist on a windy day?
The rider maybe blown accross in fornt of you
A heavy load on your roof rack will?
Reduce stability
You are waiting at a T-junction. A vehicle is coming from the right with the left signal flashing. What should you do?
Wait until the Vehicle starts to turn in.
You have been driving in thick fog which has now cleared. You must switch OFF your rear fog lights because
They make your brake lights less clear.
You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?
Dipped headlights
What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?
Edge of the carriageway
You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?
Motorcyclists
You want to park and you see this sign. On the days and times shown you should
Park in a bay and pay
You see a pedestrian with a white stick and red band. This means that the person is?
deaf and blind
Driving smoothly can
reduce fuel consumption up to 15%
You are at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your right mirror just before turning?
To check for overtaking vehicles.
When may you use hazard warning lights when driving?
On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead.
When should you use hazard warning lights?
When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction.
You are driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
A steady amber light
You are towing a trailer on a motorway. What is your maximum speed limit?
60mph
You want to reverse into a side road. You are not sure that the area behind your car is clear. What should you do?
get out and check
You are about to go down a steep hill. To control the speed of your vehicle you should?
select a low gear and use the brakes carefully
