Give Way Rules and Junctions Flashcards

What is the correct procedure when merging onto a motorway from a slip road?

Answer: Accelerate to motorway speed on the slip road and merge safely into a gap

Use the slip road to match motorway speed, then check mirrors and blind spots and merge smoothly into a safe gap in the left lane. Stopping at the end of a slip road is dangerous.

At a controlled junction (traffic lights), a pedestrian is crossing as lights turn green for you. What should you do?

Answer: Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing before proceeding

Even when you have a green light, you must give way to pedestrians who are still crossing. A green light permits you to proceed only when it is safe — pedestrians in your path take priority.

When should you use the Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine?

Answer: Before every turn, lane change, or change in speed

The MSM routine must be used before any manoeuvre including turns, lane changes, overtaking, pulling out, and stopping. It ensures you are aware of surrounding traffic before acting.

What must you do when approaching a junction where the road ahead is blocked by stationary traffic?

Answer: Do not enter the junction unless you can clear it completely

You must not enter a junction if you cannot clear it and would end up blocking cross-traffic. This is the principle behind yellow box junctions.

You approach a narrow bridge from the same direction as a sign showing a red X. What does this mean?

Answer: Traffic from your direction must give way to oncoming traffic

A red X at a single-lane bridge or narrow passage means traffic from your direction must give way. The arrow side (usually on the opposite approach) indicates which direction has priority.

At a pelican crossing, what does the flashing amber light tell a driver?

Answer: Proceed if no pedestrians are crossing, but give way to any pedestrian still on the crossing

During a flashing amber phase at a pelican crossing, you may proceed only if the crossing is clear. If any pedestrian is still on the crossing, you must give way to them.