highway code

what is a single carriageway

traffic traveling in both directions shares the same surface, separated by painted lines without a central reservation

what is a dual carriage way

road is seperated by physical barrier - can have one lane for each

maximum speed limit on built up area (mph)

30

maximum speed limit for single carriageway

60

maximum speed limit for dual carriageway's and motorways

70

stopping distance

allow 2 second stopping gap behind vehicle in front

comprised of thinking distance and braking distance

how many metres behind vehicle in front should you be at 20 mph and how many additional meters behind should you be for each additional 10mph

12 meters or three car lengths and add 12 meters every extra 10mph

how many metres and car legnths behind vehicle in front should you be at 30 mph

23 meters and 6 car lengths

what factors might influence stopping distance (3)

weather, road, condition of your car

broken white line

centre of road

what happens to broken white line road markings when a hazard is approaching

lines lengthen and gaps shorten - lines indicate speed

what does it mean if double white lines when line closest to you is broken

- can cross to overtake if safe before reaching solid white line on your side

what does it mean if double white lines closest to you are solid

no overtaking

unless maintenance vehicle less than 10mph

areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons and their borders

seperate traffic lanes or protect traffic turning right

dashed border = can enter if safe

solid = dont enter

white road studs mark the

middle of road

red road studs mark the

left edge of road

green road studs mark (2)

the left edge of main carriageway at lay-bys and slip roads

amber / yellow studs mark

right edge

lane discipline on three-lane single carriageway

stay left, middle for overtaking, dont use right

two lane DC rules

use right for if turning right and overtaking but return to left

cycle lanes rules (2)

Don't cut across cyclists when turning

give way when they are crossing at junctions

one-way roads, lane discipline

Stay left if turning left, stay right if going right

signs of a one-way road

no entry road markings

DO's in slow-moving traffic (2)

allow access to side roads

allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross in front

DO's on single track roads (2)

pull into passing place or wait opposite one on your right, also if vehicle wants to overtake

give way to those coming uphill

make sure before overtaking ..... (3)

- road is sufficently clear ahead

- road users are not already overtaking you

- there is sutiable gap in front of road user to slot into

overtaking DONT's (2)

- dont follow vehicle overtaking ahead as may not be enough room for both

- don't overtake on hills or bends

dont overtake on the left unless....

vehicle in front is turning right

traffic on right is slower than you

overtaking large vehicles DO's

drop back to increase range of vision to see infront of vehicle and to be seen in mirrors

when turning right you should position yourself

left of the middle of the road or space marked for those turning right

when turning right you should leave room for

vehicles to pass on left if possible

when turning right you should check

mirrors and blind spots for overtakers

what should you check for when turning left (2)

cyclists and dont cut in on them

give way to bus and cycle lanes

white zig zag road markings

controlled zone

dont park

do you have to wait for pedestrians to fully cross pelican crossings with central island

yes

pelican crossing flashing amber light

proceed with caution but give way

when turning a junction be aware of _____ which could be behind or on the inside of cars

motorcycles

once spotting emergency vehichles you should prepare by

anticipating their route

you must still comply with ___ when dealing with emergency vehicles

road signs

why shouldnt you brake harshly during junction/ roundabout or in general when spotting emergency vehicle

vehicles behind you may not have same view

if pulling up on side to let emergencies through, where shouldnt you stop (3)

bend

hill

narrow road

what should you be aware of when interacting with large vehicles e.g. buses (3)

may not be able to see you in mirrors

will need extra room when turning

pull back

how should you adjust to wet weather and why

double stopping distance due to less tyre grip

how might windy weather affect you

turbulence from large vehicles

stay back from motorcyclists who are affected by wind

in fog you should use

wipers and demisters

brake lights

what must you not do in fog

use rear fog lights as they overpower brake lights

hesitate in a position that is in traffics path

double yellow lines

no waiting at any time

How shouldn't you park?

against flow of traffic

clearway's

stretch of road where you cannot park

places you cannot park or stop

roads with double white lines

yellow markings

cycle lanes

within 10m of junction

lowered kerb

where are double white lanes typically placed

hazardous locations e.g. blind bends

when parking on roads with speeds greater then 30mph at night you must

put sidelights/ parking lights on

parking facing uphill

select forward gear and turn steering wheel AWAY from kerb

parking facing downhill

select reverse and turn sterring wheel TOWARDS kerb

how to respond to amber flashing light signals on motorway

prepare for hazard ahead

reduce speed

only increase speed after passing non flashing signal

red flashing light signals on motorway

closed lane

cautions on motorway closed lane

several hazards in closed lane

left lane closed at exit slip road means exit cannot be used

when joining motorway (3)

match speed

give priority to traffic already there

stay on slip road if it becomes extra lane

What shouldn't you cross when joining the motorway

dont cross solid white lines or hard shoulder

what shouldnt you do on motorway under any circumstances

reverse

including in cases of hard shoulder and missed exits

what should you do if vehicles are pulled over in hard shoulder

move over a lane to give them space

steps when overtaking on motorway (3)

check mirrors as traffic can come behind you quickly

take time to judge speeds

blindspot check

when can you 'undertake' in left lane

traffic in left is moving faster then right and you must keep up with traffic in your lane

when can you use a hard shoulder as an extra lane on a motorway

when speed limit is shown above it

do not use when X is shown above it

rejoining carriageway from hard shoulder

build speed and indicate

rejoining carriageway from emergency area

use emergency telephone to help rejoin

in case of road works make sure you adhere to

temporary speed limit

when you cross level crossings what must you make sure that

the road is clear on the other side

where must you stop at controlled train crossings

behind the white line

what should you bear in mind about some open train crossings

some may not have barriers or signs

can you drive on tramways

no and don't drive directly on rails

do tramways operate with their own signals and traffic lights

yes

passing trams

do not pass trams on left or right unless road signs offer alternative route

speed of 0-10mph

1st gear

speed of 10-20mph

2nd gear

speed of 20-30mph

3rd gear

speed of 30-40 mph

4th gear

if a vehicle in the wing mirror is pulling away you are…

going faster than them

if a vehicle in your wing mirror is coming towards you they are ….

going faster than you

where would you see contraflow bus lane

one way street

standard lights to use if conditions are normal

dipped headlights

where can you overtake on a one way street

left or right

signs to give warnings

triangular with red border

signs to give orders

circle with red border

restrictions for trailer

cannot use right hand lane

ESC light comes on briefly while driving means

ESC system has activated

if car wheels are unbalanced

steering will vibrate

single yellow line

waiting restrictions apply at times

speed limit for cars towing caravans on built up areas, single carriageways, and dual carriageways/motorways

30, 50, 60

what should you do before making U-turn

look over shoulder for final check

what is extra important during wet weather (parked or driving)

keeping both hands on steering wheel

toucan crossing

includes cyclists and pedestrians

pelican vs puffin crossing

pelican is old and has fixed timings

puffin crossing has smart sensors

warning triangle distance from car

45m

whats the nearest you may park to a junction

10m