Car Driving Tips in the UK

Put it at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the roa  

An organized walk = At a night a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light

Overall stopping distance = when you think and brake together mph = miles per hour   20 mph = 12 meters (40 feet) 30 mph = 23 meters (75 feet) 40 mph = 36 meters (120 feet) 50 mph = 53 meters (175 feet) 60 mph = 73 meters (240 feet) 70 mph = 96 […]

BLUE Ambulance (including lone paramedics on equipped motorcycles and organ transportation) Police Fire service Coastguard Mountain or cave rescue Bomb disposal (military or civilian) GREEN Doctor (any vehicle used by a medical practitioner registered by the General Medical Council whether with full, provisional or limited registration) AMBER Statutory immobilisation or removal vehicle Breakdown vehicle Road […]

1. Zebra crossing 2. Pelican crossing – means Pedestrian Light Controlled Crossing. Has flashing amber light phase for pedestrians to finish crossing before switching to red. 3. Puffin crossing – means Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent crossings. Light automatically controlled by sensor. 4. Toucan crossing – means Two-Can Cross. Similar to pelican crossing except no need for […]

1. Red. Stop Wait behind the stop line of carriageway 2. Red & Amber. Prepare to go Get ready to go but do not pass through or start until the Green shows 3. Green. Go You can go if the way is clear. Take care if there are pedestrians, especially if you intend to turn […]

The supervisor must be at least 21 years old and must have held his or her own full licence in the EU for three years.

When should hazard lights be activated while you are driving? – On motorway or dual carriageway to warn motorists behind you of hazards ahead. Explanation: On a motorway or dual carriageway, if you see a hazard ahead, you can use your hazard lights to alert motorists behind you to the hazard. They will be able […]

While travelling on a wet road, you need to make an emergency stop. What should you do? – Keep both hands on a steering wheel. Explanation: On a wet road, your vehicle may be more difficult to control in an emergency stop. Hence, you should keep both hands on the steering wheel so you can […]

After travelling through deep water that has gathered on a road surface, you should – reduce your speed and apply little pressure to your brakes simultaneously. Explanation: Water can decrease the effectiveness of your brakes. To clear the water and dry the brakes, apply the brakes very gently while driving.