General Rules Flashcards
When do you use sidelights ?
Between Sunset and sunrise
When should you use headlights ?
At night and when visibility is seriously reduced
When should you not use your headlights ?
Road that have lit street lighting which are restricted by a speed limit of 30mph
When should drivers apply the parking brakes ?
In stationary queues of traffic
What should driver do once the traffic has stopped after apply the parking brakes ?
once the following traffic has stopped, take their foot off the footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights.
When do you use dipped headlight ?
At night in built-up area, overtaking and In dull daytime weather
Why do you keep your headlights dipped when overtaking ?
keep your headlights dipped when overtaking until you are level with the other vehicle and then change to main beam if necessary
When should you NOT use hazard warning lights ?
When driving or being towed unless you’re on a motorway or a unrestricted dual carriageway and need to warn other drivers
How should you brake in normal circumstances ?
Early and lightly the safest way
How should you brake in an emergency ?
Brake immediately
Why shouldn’t you brake harshly ?
Can lock wheels which leads to a loss of control
Speed limit of any vehicle in an in-built area ?
30 mph
What is skidding ?
Caused by driver accelerating , skidding , steering or driving too fast for the road condition
How can skidding be resolved ?
- Steering in the direction of the skid
- Ease of accelerator
- Release brake pedal fully
What can you do to help dry out brakes if they’re affected by water ?
Pushing gently on the brake pedal and Apply light pressure whilst driving slowly
