what do you check before starting the engine?

that the handbrake is on, the gears are in neutral, all the doors and windows are closed properly, that the drivers seat, steering wheel and mirrors are set correctly, and that all people in the car are wearing their seatbelt

when should you use the carâs horn?

you should only use the horn to make other drivers aware of an upcoming hazard or to make them aware of your presence as a safety measure. the horn cannot be used unless for emergencies in built up areas between 11:30pm and 7:00am

what does a broken white line crossing the left hand lane mean?

the broken white line crossing the left hand lane is a yield line, meaning that you must give way to any upcoming traffic on the major road ahead

how should you position yourself for turning right down a one way street?

you should drive as close yet as safely as you can to the right hand side of the one way street

who cannot use a motorway?

drivers who do not hold a full driving license for the car they are driving, pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles that cannot surpass 50km/h, and people riding horses

how far back is a safe distance from another vehicle

allow a 2 second gap, and if weather conditions are wet then double this

what does the island in the middle of a pedestrian crossing mean?

each side of the island is a separate crossing

if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle what should you do?

slow down and stop if necessary and safe to do so

at traffic lights what does a flashing amber light mean?

it indicates that you must give right of way to pedestrians

what is the basic rule of a yellow box junction?

you cannot stop in a yellow box as you may run the risk of obstructing traffic. you can only pause in a yellow box if you are indicating that you are turning right into a clear road and are not obstructing oncoming traffic

who has priority at a crossroads junction, roundabout, or road junction?

oncoming traffic from the right, traffic already in the junction, and pedestrians

in what situation should you use dipped headlights?

when meeting oncoming traffic, on continuously lit roads,

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Question	Answer
what do you check before starting the engine?	that the handbrake is on, the gears are in neutral, all the doors and windows are closed properly, that the drivers seat, steering wheel and mirrors are set correctly, and that all people in the car are wearing their seatbelt
when should you use the carâs horn?	you should only use the horn to make other drivers aware of an upcoming hazard or to make them aware of your presence as a safety measure. the horn cannot be used unless for emergencies in built up areas between 11:30pm and 7:00am
what does a broken white line crossing the left hand lane mean?	the broken white line crossing the left hand lane is a yield line, meaning that you must give way to any upcoming traffic on the major road ahead
how should you position yourself for turning right down a one way street?	you should drive as close yet as safely as you can to the right hand side of the one way street
who cannot use a motorway?	drivers who do not hold a full driving license for the car they are driving, pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles that cannot surpass 50km/h, and people riding horses
how far back is a safe distance from another vehicle	allow a 2 second gap, and if weather conditions are wet then double this
what does the island in the middle of a pedestrian crossing mean?	each side of the island is a separate crossing
when can you cross a continuous white line?	to avoid an obstruction
what does a broken yellow line mean?	it marks the edge of the road
if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle what should you do?	slow down and stop if necessary and safe to do so
at traffic lights what does a flashing amber light mean?	it indicates that you must give right of way to pedestrians
what is the basic rule of a yellow box junction?	you cannot stop in a yellow box as you may run the risk of obstructing traffic. you can only pause in a yellow box if you are indicating that you are turning right into a clear road and are not obstructing oncoming traffic
who has priority at a crossroads junction, roundabout, or road junction?	oncoming traffic from the right, traffic already in the junction, and pedestrians
in what situation should you use dipped headlights?	when meeting oncoming traffic, on continuously lit roads,

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