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Traffic light :: Yellow light rule

When an amber light is lit (is on) alone, it means that the traffic light is about to change to red. However, when both red and amber are lit, it means that the light will shortly change to green.

Hump on the road или лежачий полицейский

Motorway studs (also called cat’s eyes)

Red stud – edge of the road Green stud – mark the area when slip road merges the carriageway or motorway. White stud – separates lanes in the middle of the road Amber stud – central reservation of carriageway of motorway Greenish/yellow studs – temporary adjustments to lane layouts, e.g. where road works are taking […]

Narrow road rules or when road available only for one car

It’s not actually law, but the advice is that if the obstruction is on your side of the road, then you should give way. If both sides of the road are restricted, the safest thing to do is stop (because you take control of the situation). If the obstruction (obstacle) is on your side and […]

Common minor driving faults for automatic cars

The most common minor driving test faults for automatic cars are: Cockpit drill: Didn’t check the gear stick before signaling to move off. For example if a gear is in (P) parked position and you signal right to move off whilst you should’ve move it to (D) drive position. Another example if you forgot to […]

When minor fault can turn into serious

If other road users are affected, a minor driving fault can turn into a serious one.

Gap between front car

When stopping at the traffic light make sure you see the wheels of the car in front.

Turning right routine

When you turning right do the following: 1. Check interior mirror 2. Check right mirror If it’s safe 3. Indicate the signal

Turning left routine

When you turning left do the following: 1. Check interior mirror 2. Check left mirror If it’s safe 3. Indicate the signal

Exterior mirrors

The more you see side of the car in exterior mirrors the more blindspot is. The side of the car should be seen in mirror only little bit.