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Traffic Signs and Road Markings Flashcards

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  1. You approach a low bridge with a sign showing '4.4m' in a red circle. Your coach is 4.2m high. What should you do?

    Answer: Slow down and proceed with extreme caution, considering aerial equipment

    Although your vehicle height (4.2m) is below the bridge clearance (4.4m), you should slow down and proceed with extreme caution. The 200mm clearance is tight, and you must consider roof-mounted equipment like air conditioning units and any road surface unevenness.

  2. What do zigzag white lines outside a school mean for a PCV driver?

    Answer: No stopping at the times shown on the nearby sign

    Zigzag white lines outside schools indicate that you must not stop during the times shown on the accompanying sign. This keeps the area clear so children can be seen and can cross safely.

  3. You see a diamond-shaped road marking. What does this indicate?

    Answer: Bus lane ahead

    A diamond-shaped road marking indicates a bus lane ahead. This gives PCV drivers advance notice that they should prepare to move into the bus lane.

  4. What does a brown tourist information sign indicate that might be relevant to a coach driver?

    Answer: A tourist attraction or amenity

    Brown signs indicate tourist attractions and amenities. Coach drivers should be familiar with these signs as they often need to find attractions, visitor car parks, and coach drop-off points.

  5. You see a clearway sign (a red 'X' on a blue background). What restriction does this impose on your PCV?

    Answer: No stopping at any time, including for passenger boarding

    A clearway sign means no stopping at any time on the carriageway, including for picking up or setting down passengers. This applies to all vehicles including PCVs, though bus stops within a clearway are exempted.

  6. What do hatched road markings bounded by a solid white line indicate?

    Answer: An area you must not enter except in an emergency

    Hatched markings bounded by a solid white line indicate an area of road that you must not enter except in an emergency. These are used to separate traffic flows or protect turning vehicles.