rules of the road

• Which vehicle might have to use a different course than normal at roundabouts?

  Long vehicle
• You must not reverse for longer than necessary
• You are on a busy main road and find that you are in a wrong direction.

  What should you do?

  Turn around in a side road
• You are leaving your vehicle parked on a road.

  When may you leave the engine running?

  never
• You are parked in a busy high street.

  What's the safest way to turn your vehicle around to go the opposite way?

  find a quiet side road to turn round in
• While driving, you intend to turn left into a minor road.

  On the approach, you should keep well to the left of the road.
• What is the national speed limit on motorways and dual carriageways, unless otherwise indicated, for cars and motorcycles?

  70mph
• You are going along a single-track road with passing places only on the right.

  The driver behind wishes to overtake.

  You should wait opposite a passing place on your right.
• You may remove your seat belt temporarily when carrying out a manoeuvre that involves reversing
• There's a tractor ahead of you.

  You wish to overtake but you're NOT sure if it's safe to do so.

  You should NOT overtake if you're in doubt.
• What is the nearest you may park your vehicle to a junction?

  5 metres
• When going straight ahead at a roundabout, you should indicate left before leaving the roundabout
• You are approaching a busy junction.

  There are several lanes with road markings.

  At the last moment, you realise that you're in the wrong lane.

  You should continue in that lane.
• What are the maximum national speed limits for cars and motorcycles in built-up areas and elsewhere?

  30kph and 70kph
• signals are normally given by direction indicators and brake lights
• At a crossroad, there are no signs or road markings.

  Two vehicles approach.

  which has priority?


  None
• When you are NOT sure that it's safe to reverse your vehicle, get out and check.
• Where may you overtake on a one-way street?

  Either on the left or the right
• What lights and why must you put them on when going through a tunnel?

  Dipped-beam to help you see and also be clearly seen by others.
• The dual carriageway you are turning right onto has a narrow central reverse.

  You should?

  Wait until the road is clear in both directions
• You are finding it difficult to find a parking place in a busy town.

  You can see there's space on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing.

  Can you park there?

  No
• You are driving at night with full-beam headlights on.

  A vehicle is overtaking you.

  When should you dip your lights?

  As soon as the vehicle passes you
• You are looking for somewhere to park your vehicle.

  The area is full EXCEPT for spaces marked '' disabled use ''.

  You can?

  Not park there unless permitted
• Someone's waiting to cross at a zebra crossing.

  They are standing on the pavement.

  You should normally?

  • stop
  • let them cross
  • wait patiently
• You are entering an area of roadworks.

  There's a temporary speed limit displayed.

  You must?

  Not exceed the speed limit
• You meet an obstruction on your side of the road.

  You should?

  Give way to oncoming traffic

  
• Your exit road is clear

  
• Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?


  No one

  
• National speed limit applies

  
• Means to not exceed 30kph after passing it