Rules of the Road flashcards

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What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway?

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60 mph — The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway is 60 mph, unless a lower limit is signed (rule 124).

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What is the national speed limit for a car on a dual carriageway?

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70 mph — Cars may travel at up to 70 mph on a dual carriageway unless signs show a lower limit (rule 124).

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What is the national speed limit for a car on a motorway?

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70 mph — The motorway speed limit for cars is 70 mph unless a lower limit is shown, including on variable signs (rule 124).

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In a built-up area with street lights, what's the speed limit unless signs say otherwise?

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30 mph — Street lighting usually means a 30 mph limit unless signs show a different one (rule 124).

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What speed limit applies to a car towing a trailer on a motorway?

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60 mph — A car towing a caravan or trailer is limited to 60 mph on motorways and dual carriageways (rule 124).

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At a junction with a 'Give Way' sign, you must...

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Give priority to traffic on the major road — A 'Give Way' sign means give priority to traffic on the major road; stop if necessary, but you needn't stop if it's clear (rule 172).

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At a 'STOP' sign you must...

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Stop completely at the line, then go when safe — A STOP sign requires you to stop completely at the line, even if the road looks clear, then move off when safe (rule 171).

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Who has priority at a roundabout in the UK?

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Traffic already on the roundabout, coming from your right — Give priority to traffic already on the roundabout, normally coming from your right, unless signs or markings say otherwise (rule 185).

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When approaching a roundabout to turn left, which lane and signal should you use?

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Left lane, signal left on approach — To turn left, approach in the left lane and signal left throughout (rule 186).

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You want to go straight ahead at a roundabout. What should you do on approach?

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Approach in the appropriate lane and signal left after the exit before yours — For straight ahead, usually take the left lane, don't signal on approach, then signal left after passing the exit before the one you want (rule 186).

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When can you cross a single solid white line in the centre of the road?

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To pass a stationary vehicle, cyclist or road maintenance, if safe — You may cross a solid white line to pass a stationary obstruction, a cyclist, horse or maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less, when safe (rule 129).

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What do double white lines with a solid line on your side mean?

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You must not cross or straddle the line — A solid white line on your side of double white lines means you must not cross or straddle it except in limited circumstances (rule 128).

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Where must you not park?

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On the zigzag lines near a pedestrian crossing — Never park on the zigzag lines at a crossing — they keep the area clear so pedestrians and drivers can see each other (rule 191, 240).

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When are you allowed to stop on a clearway?

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Never, except in an emergency — On a clearway you must not stop at all on the main carriageway except in an emergency (rule 240).

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Double yellow lines along the edge of the road mean...

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No waiting at any time — Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time, though loading may sometimes be allowed — check the signs (rule 238).

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What does a single yellow line mean?

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Waiting restrictions apply during the times shown on nearby signs — A single yellow line means waiting is restricted during the times shown on the nearby signs or kerb plates (rule 238).

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You're turning right at a junction. Where should you position your car?

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Just left of the centre of the road — To turn right, move as close to the centre of the road as is safe and signal in good time (rule 179).

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When two vehicles meet on a narrow road and there's a passing place on your left, you should...

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Pull into the passing place to let the other vehicle pass — Use the passing place on your left, or wait opposite one on your right, to let oncoming traffic through (rule 155).

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What should you do at a junction with traffic lights showing red?

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Stop at the stop line and wait — A red light means stop and wait behind the stop line until it changes (rule 109).

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What does a green traffic light mean?

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You may go if the way is clear — Green means you may go on if the way is clear — don't proceed into a blocked junction (rule 109).

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Amber on its own at traffic lights means...

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Stop, unless you've crossed the line or stopping would be unsafe — A steady amber means stop, unless you have already crossed the line or are so close that stopping might cause a crash (rule 109).

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What does a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing mean?

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Give way to pedestrians on the crossing, then go if clear — Flashing amber at a pelican crossing means give way to pedestrians still crossing, then proceed when clear (rule 196).

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When may you drive in a bus lane?

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Outside its hours of operation, as shown on the signs — You may use a bus lane outside the times shown on the signs; during operating hours only permitted vehicles may use it (rule 141).

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What's the rule about overtaking on the left ('undertaking')?

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Generally not allowed, except in queues or where lanes dictate it — Don't overtake on the left except in slow queuing traffic or where your lane is moving faster, or when turning (rule 268).