Theiry 5 Flashcards
(42 cards)
Why would you fit chains to your wheels?
To prevent skidding in deep snow
What should you do when overtaking at night?
Beware of bends in the road ahead
What should you do when dealing with a ford?
Drive slowly and select low gear
What will happen to your car when you drive up a steep hill?
The engine will work harder
Which vehicles aren’t allowed to use the right hand lane of a three way motorway?
Vehicles towing trailers
Travelling along a motorway, when are you allowed to overtake on left?
When in queues and traffic to your right is moving more slowly than you are
When may a car towing a trailer use right hand lane of motorway?
When there are lane closures
What should you do immediately after joining a motorway?
Stay in left hand lane
What would you expect to find at contraflow system on motorway?
Lower speed limits
How do motorways reduce traffic bunching?
By using variable speed limits
Travelling along a motorway, where would you find a crawler or climbing lane?
On a steep gradient
What should you do when going through a contraflow system on motorway?
Keep a good distance from vehicle ahead
How should you position yourself when using the emergency telephone on a motorway?
Face oncoming traffic. Stand away from carriageway
What must you do before rejoining the carriageway, having stopped in an emergency area?
Use the emergency phone
What are traffic officers operating on motorways and primary routes in England and wales authorised to do?
Stop and direct anyone on a motorway
What does a no through road sign look like?
Blue square white line red line across forming T shape
No entry sign?
Red circle with white line horizontally
What shape is a give way sign?
Red triangle
What does a red triangle with an exclamation mark inside mean?
Danger ahead
What does a yellow square with a black triangle indicate?
A diversion route
When may you use hazard warning lights?
On a motorway or unrestricted carriageway to warn of danger ahead
What does a black arrow on motorway indicate?
Leave at next exit
What does a red circle with car and motorbike inside mean?
No motor vehicles
What is the sign for a ring road?
Green square with R inside
