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 meters (315 feet)
In WET condition braking distance is DOUBLED
In icy (snow) conditions braking distance is MULTIPLIED BY TEN
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 clearance or maintenance vehicle (including maintenance of any apparatus in, on, under or over a road)
Refuse collection vehicle
Vehicles with a maximum speed of less than 25mph (including its trailer)
Vehicles with an overall width exceeding 2.9 metres
Escort vehicle when used below 25mph
HMRC fuel testing vehicle
Surveying vehicle
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 cyclist to dismount, can cross by cycling the bicycle.
5. Equestrian crossing – also known as Pegasus crossing
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 left or right
4. Amber. Stop if safe
You may continue going only if pull up might cause an accident or Amber appeared after you crossed the stop line
5. Red. Stop
See number 1
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 to prepare for the hazard ahead.
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 control the car effectively.
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.
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.
