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ROADCRAFT Flashcards

1
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WHEN CAN YOU USE YOUR HORN

A

TO MAKE OTHERS AWARE OF YOUR PRESENCE

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EACH BAR ON THE ‘COUNTDOWN MARKER’ ON THE APPROACH TO AN EXIT ON MOTORWAY REPRSENTS HOW MUCH

A

100 YARDS

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WHAT IS THE OVERRIDING FACTOR CHOOSING YOUR IDEAL ROAD POSITION

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NEVER SACRIFICE SAFETY FOR AN ADVANTAGE

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4
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WHERE ARE YOU ALLOWED TO STOP ROUTINELY ON A MOTORWAY

A

SERVICE AREA

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5
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IF YOU DRIVE DOWN A ROAD WHERE IT IS TIGHT ON BOTH SIDES WHAT SHOULD YOU DO

A

SLOW DOWN

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6
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VEHICLES CARRYING DANGERS GOODS WILL BE MARKED WITH WHAT?

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PLAIN ORANGE MARKINGS

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7
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IF YOU BREAKDOWN ON A MOTORWAY AND CANNOT MOVE VEHICLE TO HARD SHOULDER WHAT SHOULD YOU DO

A

SWITCH ON HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

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8
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CIRCLE TRAFFIC SIGNS WITH RED BORDERS ARE WHAT…

A

MOSTLY PROHIBITIVE

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9
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YOU MUST NOT OVERTAKE WHEN THERE IS A… WHAT…

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SOLID WHITE LINE

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10
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CERTAIN ABILITITES ARE VITAL TO THINKING DISTANCE, BUT WHAT IS NOT?

A

QUICK REACTIONS

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11
Q

CAN A GOODS VEHICLE WITH A MAXIMUM LADEN OF 7.5 TONNES PARK ON A VERGE, PAVEMENT OR ANY LAND SITUATED BETWEEN CARRIAGEWAYS?

A

NO

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12
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DIAMOND SHAPED SIGNS ARE FOR WHO?

A

TRAM DRIVERS

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13
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CORRECT SEQUENCE FOR SYSTEM OF CAR CONTROL

A

POSITION, SPEED, GEAR, ACCELERATION.

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14
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WHEN YOU ‘CORNER’ WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR VEHICLE

A

LOSES STABILITY AND PLACES EXTRA DEMANDS ON THE TYRE GRIP

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15
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KEY PRINCIPLES FOR CONERING;

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MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS IN CORRECT POSITION ON APPROACH

TRAVEL AR CORRECT SPEED FOR THE CORNER OR BEND

SELECT CORRECT GEAR FOR THAT SPEED

USE ACCELERATOR TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SPEED THROUGHOUT THE BEND

BE ABLE TO STOP SAFELY WITHIN THE DISTANCE YOU CAN SEE TO BE CLEAR ON YOUR WON SIDE OF ROAD

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16
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WHEN IS A VEHICLE MOST STABLE?

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WHEN WEIGHT IS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
ENGINGE IS JUST PULLING WITHOUT INCREASING SPEED
TRAVELLING IN A STARIGHT LINE

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17
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WHAT 3 FORCES REDUCE STABILITY AND TYRE GRIP

A

STEERING
ACCELERATING
BRAKING

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18
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THE MORE YOU BRAKE OR ACCELERATE…

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THE LESS TYRE GRIP YOU HAVE FOR STEERING

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19
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UNDERSTEER IS WHAT?

A

THE TENDENCY OF A VEHICLE TO TURN LESS

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20
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OVERSTEET IS THE TENDENCY OF A VEHICLE TO WHAT?

A

TURN MORE

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21
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WHAT AFFECTS CORNERING?

A 
CONDITION OF VEHICLE
SPEED
AMOUNT OF STEERING APPLIED
AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION OR BRAKING
THE SLOP ACROSS THE ROAD SURFACE
THE ROAD DURFACE AND HOW THE WEATHER HAS AFFECTED GRIP
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22
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SYSTEM OF CAR CONTROL

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POSITION , SPEED, GEAR, ACCELERATION

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23
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WHAT IS IPSGA?

A 
INFORMATION
POSITION
SPEED
GEAR
ACCELERATION
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24
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WHAT IS THE LIMIT POINT

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THE LIMIT POINT IS THE FURTHEST POINT TO WHICH YOU HAVE AN UNINTERRUPTED VIEW OF THE ROAD SURFACE.

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25
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ON A LEFT HAND BEN YOU SHOULD DRIVE AS THOUGH THE LIMIT POINT IS WHERE?

A

WHERE THE EDGE OF THE ROAD MEETS THE CENTRAL WHITE LINE SO THAT YOU CAN STOP SAFELY ON YOUR OWN SIDE OF THE ROAD.

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26
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WHAT DOES TUG STAND FOR?

A

TAKE / USE / GIVE INFORMATION

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27
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BRAKES ARE TO SLOW, GEARS ARE TO GO.

CORRECT OR FALSE?

A

CORRECT

28
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REACTION TIME =

A

DECISION TIME + RESPONSE TIME

29
Q

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU TAKE A BREAK?

A

ONCE EVERY 2 HOURS IS RECOMMENDED

MOST PEOPLE NEED AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO RESTORE ALERTNESS

30
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IF YOU NEED TO WARN A DRIVER AT NIGHT THAT YOU’RE THERE, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

A

FLASH YOUR LIGHTS INSTEAD OF USING THE HORN.

31
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TO AVOID ‘DAZZLE’ FROM HEADLIGHTS, WHERE SHOULD YOU LOOK?

A

THE NEARSIDE EDGE OF THE ROAD

32
Q

WHAT IS A MICRO CLIMATE

A

WHERE FROST AND WET PATCHES TEND TO LINGER IAFTER THEY HAVE DISAPPEARED ELSEWHERE ON THE ROAD.

33
Q

IN NARROW AND SINGLE TRACK LANES, HOW MUCH STOPPING DISTANCE SHOULD YOU HAVE?

A

ALLOW TWICE AS MUCH STOPPING DISTANCE SO THAT YOU CAN TO BE CLEAR TO ALLOW ROOM FROM ANY ONCOMING VEHICLE TO BRAKE TOO.

34
Q

FORMULA FOR STOPPING DISTANCE?

A

THINKING DISTANCE + BRAKING DISTANCE

35
Q

HOW MANY SECONDS IS A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE CAR IN FRONT?

A

2

36
Q

WHAT IS ABS?

A

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS

37
Q

WHAT CAUSES SKIDDING?

A 
EXCESSIVE SPEED
COARSE STEERING
HARSH ACCELERATION 
EXCESSIVE OR SUDDEN BRAKING
REAL CAUSE OF A SKID IS THE DRIVER.
38
Q

AQUAPLANNING OCCURS WHEN…

A

A WEDGE OF WATER BUILDS UP BETWEEN THE FRONT TYRES AND THE ROAD SURFACE.

39
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HOW TO SOLVE AQUAPLANNING

A

REMOVE PRESSURE FROM ACCELERATOR

40
Q

WHEN WOULD YOU USE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS?

A

TELL DRIVERS OF YOUR PRESENCE AND WHEN YOU HAVE STOPPED

41
Q

WHEN TO USE YOUR HORN?

A

WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO WARN OTHER ROAD USERS OF YOUR PRESENCE

42
Q

WHEN WOULD YOU FLASH HEADLIGHTS?

A

WHEN THE HORN WOULD NOT BE HEARD AND IN PLACE OF THE HORN AT NIGHT. NEVER AS A SIGNAL TO ‘COME ON’ OR MOVE.

43
Q

1 IN 3 CHILDREN WHO GET HIT BY A CAR DO “WHAT”

A

NOT LOOK FIRST

44
Q

When not to use horn

A

11:30 to 7am

45
Q

Broken white line =

A

Centre of the road. When I’m the gals shortern and lines gets longer it means you’re approaching a hazard

46
Q

Double white lines where the line closest to me is broken =

A

Allowed to overtake if safe to do so

47
Q

White studs =

A

Mark the lanes or the middle of the road

48
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Red studs =

A

Mark the left edge of the road

49
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Amber studs

A

Mark the central reservation of a duel carriageway or motorway

50
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Green studs =

A

Mark the edge of the main carriageway at lay bys and slips roads

51
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Green and yellow studs =

A

Road works and temporary adjustments to lanes

52
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Where a single carriageway has three lanes and the road markings or signs do not give priority to traffic in either direction

A

use the middle lane only for overtaking or turning right.

Remember, you have no more right to use the middle lane than a driver coming from the opposite direction

do not use the right-hand lane.

53
Q

What is acceleration sense!?

A

The ability to vary vehicle speed in response to changing road or traffic conditions by accurate use of the accelerator so that you use the brakes less or not at all

54
Q

What do circle signs mean?

A

Giving an order

55
Q

What do triangle signs mean

A

Giving a warning

56
Q

Rectangle signs mean?

A

Informing others

57
Q

What does Highway Code say for people exiting a vehicle?

A

Get out on the side of the kerb

58
Q

What is the stopping distance for a car travelling 50mph on a dry road

A

53 metres - 175 feet

59
Q

Stopping distance for a car at 40mph?

A

36 metres

118 feet

60
Q

Stopping distance for a car travelling 60mph

A

73 metres 240 feet

61
Q

Reflective material can be seen how how many times more during the night?

A

3 times

62
Q

When can you drive on pavement , footpath or bridleway ?

A

To gain lawful access to a property

63
Q

How far should a warning triangle be from vehicle?

A

At least 45 meters

64
Q

What is the minimum distance you can park a car next to a junction

A

10m

65
Q

What do diagonal stripes or chevrons paint on road mean

A

To separate traffic lanes or protect traffic turning right

66
Q

What are the three exemptions for police vehicles

A

Excess speed
Contravene a red light including my pedestrian crossing
Contravene a keep left / right sign

67
Q

Should only use fog lights when visibility is less than

A

100m

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