The roads - Highway Code

Question 1

Whats the safest way to break ?

Answer 1

To do so early and lightly
Brake more firmly as you begin to stop, ease the pressure off just before the vehicle comes to rest to avoid a jerky stop.

Question 2

How should you break in an emergency ?

Answer 2

Brake immediately
- Try and avoid breaking so harshly that you lock your wheels.
- Locked wheels can cause loss of control

Question 3

What is skidding caused by ?

Answer 3

The driver breaking, accelerating or steering too harshly or driving to fast for the road conditions.

Question 4

If skidding occurs what should you do ?

Answer 4

• Remove the cause by releasing the brake pedal fully or easing off the accelerator.
• Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. For example, if the rear of the vehicle skids to the right, steer immediately to the right to recover.

Question 5

How are brakes affected by water ?

Answer 5

If you have driven through deep water your brakes may become less effective.
TEST THEM at the first safe opportunity by pushing gently.
If they are not fully effective, gently apply light pressure whilst driving slowing as this drys them out.

Question 6

What is coasting ?

Answer 6

Describes a vehicle travelling in neutral or with the clutch pressed down. It can reduce driver control because
- engine breaking eliminated
- vehicle speed downhill will increase
- increased use of foot break can reduce effectiveness
- difficult to select the right gear

Question 7

How much stopping distance you should allow on high-speed roads and tunnels where visibility is reduced.

Answer 7

At least a 2 second gap between you and car
The gap should be at least doubled on wet roads and up to ten times greater on icy roads.

Large vehicle in a tunnel is 4 seconds

Question 7

You should always reduce your speed when :

Answer 7

• the road layout of condition presents hazards (bends)
• sharing road with pedestrian, cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists
• weather conditions are bad
• driving at night as more difficult to see other road users

Question 8

If your in a tunnel, how many metre gap should there be between you and car infront ?

Answer 8

5 metres

Question 9

Whats tailgating ?

Answer 9

Where the gap between you and the vehicle infront is too small for you to be able to stop safely if the vehicle infant suddenly brakes

Question 10

What does a broken white line in the road represent ?

Answer 10

This marks the centre of the road.
When this line lengthens and the gap shortens, it means there is a hazard ahead.
Do not cross it unless you can see the road is clear and wish to overtake on turn off.

Question 11

What does a double white line where the nearest to you is broken represent?

Answer 11

You may cross the lines the overtake if its safe.

Question 12

What does a double white line where the nearest to you is solid represent?

Answer 12

You must not cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road.
You may cross the line if necessary provided the road is clear to pass a stationary vehicle or one driving 10mph or less.

Question 13

What do areas of diagonal stripes in the road represent ?

Answer 13

to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right

Question 14

Red studs between white lines represent…

Answer 14

mark the left edge of the road

Question 15

Amber studs between white lines represent…

Answer 15

mark the central reservation of a duel carriageway or motorway

Question 16

Green studs between white lines represent…

Answer 16

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

Question 17

White studs between white lines represent…

Answer 17

mark the lanes or the middle of the road

Question 18

what to do when changing lanes

Answer 18

1. use your mirrors to check your not forcing another road user to change course or speed
2. signal to indicate when safe and when clear move out

Question 19

whats a duel carriageway ?

Answer 19

a road which has a central reservation to separate the carriageways

Question 20

which lane should you stay in on a duel carriageway ?

Answer 20

two lane duel carriageway = stay in left lane, use the right for overtaking or turning right

three or more lane duel carriageway = use middle or right hand to overtake but return to middle and then left lanes when its safe

Question 21

can you change lanes to the left to overtake in slow moving traffic

Answer 21

no

Question 22

should trams be given priority

Answer 22

yes

Question 23

before moving off you should complete 4 steps …

Answer 23

1. use all mirrors to check the road is clear
2. look round to check the blind spots
3. signal if necessary before moving out
4. look round for a final check

Question 24

on right hand bends which side should you stick to

Answer 24

well on the left improves your view of the road

Question 25

before reaching a long downhill slope which gear should you move into

Answer 25

low gear helps control your speed

Question 26

how many metres should you give when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph ?

Answer 26

1.5 metres more when moving at higher speeds

Question 27

how many metres should you give when overtaking horses at speeds of under 10mph?

Answer 27

2 metres

Question 28

how many metres should you give when overtaking pedestrian who walking on the road (there's no pavement )?

Answer 28

2 metres

Question 29

At a junction, should you assume a vehicle that's coming from the right and signalling left will actually turn ?

Answer 29

no

Question 30

what do box junctions look like ?

Answer 30

they have a criss cross yellow line pained on floor

Question 31

When can you enter the box on a box junction ?

Answer 31

- When your exit road or lane is clear. - when you want to turn right and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic or by vehicles wanting to turn right

Question 32

whats a duel carriageway ?

Answer 32

a road that has two separate carriageways for traffic traveling in opposite directions, divided by a central reservation (median strip). Key Features 🚧 Traffic in opposite directions is physically separated 🌿 Separation can be: Grass strip Barrier Crash barrier 🚘 Each side can have one or more lanes 🚦 May still have: Traffic lights Roundabouts Pedestrian crossings

Question 33

what are advanced stop lines ?

Answer 33

some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cyclists to be positioned ahead of other traffic. motorists, including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way

Question 34

whats the saying for any turning ?

Answer 34

mirrors - signal - monoeuvre

Question 35

when turning right at a crossroad, when another vehicle is also turning right, there is a choice of two methods :

Answer 35

1. turn right side to right side, keep the other vehicle on your right and turn behind it 2. left side to left side, turning infant of each other

Question 36

when on a roundabout, you should give priority too traffic approaching on which side ?

Answer 36

right

Question 37

When may you stop on an urban clearway ?

Answer 37

To set down and pick up passengers

Question 38

At least how far from your car should you place a warning triangle

Answer 38

45 metres

Question 39

Safest place to park your vehicle at night

Answer 39

A garage