Can you park in areas covered by the zigzag lines ?
no
whats a parallel crossing ?
similar to a zebra crossing but include a cycle route alongside the black and white stripes
if the amber light is flashing on a pelican crossing should you let them cross ?
If there is pedestrians crossing allow them, if not you can drive on
pelican crossings that go straight across the road are one crossing so you must wait
if the signal for vehicles is green at a crossing can you go ?
yes, but you must give way to anyone who’s still crossing after the signal has changed to green
whats the difference between toucan, puffin, equestrian crossings compared to pelican crossings
pelican has a flashing amber phase
when you see a horse on the road you should slow down to a speed off …
10mph
what does a flashing amber beacon on a vehicle indicate
warn of slow-moving or stationary vehicle (such as traffic officer or salt spreader )
you must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than … metres
100
in bad conditions, if steering becomes unresponsive what should you do ?
probably means the water is preventing the tyres from gripping the road
ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually
when its icy whats the safest way to drive ?
drive at a slow speed, in as high a gear as possible; accelerate and break very gently
what type of vehicle is most effected by windy weather ?
high sided vehicles
motorcyclists are particularly affected by turbulence created by large vehicles
can you park on yellow lines during the times of operation shown by road signs / time plates
NO
they indicate no waiting at any time
before entering fog …
check your mirrors and slow down
should you park facing towards or away from the oncoming flow of traffic
away - dont park facing the flow
in what circumstance can the third lane of a motorway be used
only when your towing a trailer, have a heavy laden weight - apart from that it should never be used
To ride a moped learners must :
- 16 or over
- complete CBD training
- have a professional moped licence
When should you inform the driver and vehicle licensing agency
If you change your name/ and or address
What’s third party insurance
Cheapest form
Minimum cover required by law
Covers anyone who you might injure or property you may damage
Does not cover injury to your own motor vehicle or yourself
What’s third party, fire and theft insurance
Similar to third party, but also covers you against fire damage or vehicle being stolen
What’s comprehensive insurance
Most expensive but best insurance
As well as covering other people’s damage it also covers your own up to the market value of that vehicle
When should you notify the diver and vehicle licensing agency in Swansea
As soon as possible when you buy or sell a motor vehicle or if you change your name or address
When should vehicle excise duty be payed
On all motor vehicles used or kept on public roads
What’s statutory off-road notification (SORN)
A notification to the DVLA that a motor vehicle is not being used on the road.
What’s a level crossing
A road crosses a railway or tramline
Approach or cross with care
