Road Procedure & Highway Code Flashcards

When emerging from a side road onto a main road with limited visibility, what should a driver do?

Answer: Edge forward slowly until a clear view is obtained, then proceed when safe

Edging forward slowly at junctions with limited visibility allows the driver to extend their sightline gradually without committing to the manoeuvre until it is safe.

What is the correct lane discipline on a three-lane motorway in normal driving conditions?

Answer: Keep to the left lane unless overtaking

Rule 264 of the Highway Code requires drivers to keep left unless overtaking; middle- or right-lane hogging is a traffic offence under the Highway Code rules.

At a junction controlled by traffic lights that have failed, drivers should:

Answer: Treat it as a 'give way' junction and proceed with caution

When traffic lights have failed, the junction becomes effectively uncontrolled; drivers must treat it as a 'give way' and proceed with care, observing the usual right-of-way conventions.

The 'two-second rule' for following distance should be extended to how many seconds in wet conditions?

Answer: 4 seconds

In wet conditions braking distances at least double; the Highway Code recommends at least doubling the following distance, extending the gap to a minimum of four seconds.

When following a large vehicle such as an HGV, why should you leave a greater gap than normal?

Answer: Because your forward view is restricted and braking distances for the HGV are greater

Large vehicles obstruct the following driver's view ahead, and their extended stopping distances mean any impact from behind would be more severe, requiring a larger safety gap.

Before reversing, a driver should always:

Answer: Check all around the vehicle including blind spots for pedestrians and cyclists

Before reversing, the driver must check all mirrors and blind spots, especially for pedestrians, cyclists and children who may be in close proximity and out of the driver's line of sight.