Road Safety Flashcards
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What is the maximum speed limit for a goods vehicle exceeding 7.5 tonnes on a UK motorway?
Answer: 60 mph
UK law restricts goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes to a maximum of 60 mph on motorways.
Under the Highway Code, when should rear fog lights be used?
Answer: When visibility falls below 100 metres
Rear fog lights must only be used when visibility drops below 100 metres, as using them unnecessarily can dazzle following drivers.
What is the maximum speed limit for an HGV over 7.5 tonnes on a single carriageway road in the UK?
Answer: 50 mph
Goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are legally limited to 50 mph on single carriageway roads.
What significant danger does a strong crosswind pose to a high-sided vehicle?
Answer: It can push the vehicle sideways causing instability or rollover
High-sided vehicles present a large surface area to the wind, making them vulnerable to sudden lateral forces that can cause instability or rollover.
What is the minimum legal tyre tread depth for commercial vehicle tyres in the UK?
Answer: 1.6 mm
UK law requires a minimum tread depth of 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread width for commercial vehicle tyres.
Why must you avoid overtaking another vehicle on a left-hand bend?
Answer: Your view ahead is restricted by the bend, hiding oncoming traffic
On a left-hand bend, the curve blocks your view of oncoming traffic, making it impossible to judge whether it is safe to overtake.
What is the correct action when approaching a level crossing where the barriers are already open?
Answer: Stop, look both ways, and listen before crossing if safe
Open barriers do not guarantee safety — you must always stop, look, and listen at a level crossing before proceeding.