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- Red octagon
- The only sign shape reserved for STOP. It requires a complete halt behind the stop line or crossing, regardless of whether traffic is visible.
- Inverted triangle sign
- A red-bordered triangle pointing down is the YIELD or GIVE WAY sign. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and give way to traffic on the priority road.
- Blue circle sign
- A blue circular sign gives a mandatory instruction, such as a required direction of travel or a minimum speed, and must be obeyed.
- Chevron warning sign
- Black arrows on a yellow background mark a sharp bend. Reduce speed before reaching the chevrons so the curve can be taken safely.
- Flashing red signal
- Treat a flashing red light exactly like a STOP sign: come to a full stop, check that the way is clear, then proceed.
- Solid double yellow lines
- Two continuous yellow lines along the centre mean overtaking and crossing are prohibited in both directions. A broken line on your side permits overtaking.
- Yellow box junction
- Criss-cross yellow markings at a junction. Do not enter unless your exit is clear; the exception is waiting to turn right when blocked only by oncoming traffic.
- Green arrow signal
- A green arrow gives protected right-of-way for the movement it indicates only. Other traffic movements still obey their own signals.
- Roundabout give-way rule
- In left-hand traffic, vehicles already circulating on the roundabout have priority. Give way to traffic approaching from your right before entering.
- Unmarked junction priority
- Where no signs or markings give priority, yield to the vehicle approaching from your right and to any vehicle already in the junction.
- Two-second following rule
- Pick a fixed point; when the vehicle ahead passes it, count two seconds. If you reach it sooner, you are too close. Double the gap in rain.
- Overtaking prohibitions
- Do not overtake on solid centre lines, at junctions, on bends, at pedestrian crossings, or anywhere sight distance is too short to complete safely.
- Pedestrian crossing priority
- Once a pedestrian has stepped onto a marked crossing, they have priority. Stop and wait until they have fully cleared the road.
- Smith System
- Five defensive driving habits: Aim High, Get the Big Picture, Keep Your Eyes Moving, Leave Yourself an Out, Make Sure They See You.
- IPDE cycle
- A continuous hazard-handling loop: Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. It structures scanning and response so hazards are handled before they become emergencies.
- Space cushion
- The buffer of clear space around your vehicle. Maintain it ahead, behind and to the sides so you always have room to stop or steer away.
- Covering the brake
- Taking your foot off the accelerator and hovering it over the brake pedal when a hazard is developing, shortening your reaction time.
- Steering into a skid
- Look and steer where you want the vehicle to go, ease off the accelerator, and avoid hard braking so the tyres regain grip.
- ABS braking technique
- Press the brake pedal firmly and hold it. Do not pump. Pedal vibration and noise are normal and mean the system is working.
- Engine braking on descents
- Select a lower gear on long downhill runs so the engine limits speed. This prevents brake fade from continuous pedal braking.
- Aquaplaning response
- Ease off the accelerator and hold the wheel steady. Do not brake or steer sharply; wait for the tyres to regain contact with the road.
- Push-pull steering
- A steering method where hands pass the wheel to each other without crossing, keeping both hands on the rim and clear of the airbag.
- Child restraint requirement
- Children must travel in a restraint suited to their height and weight. An adult seat belt alone does not protect a small child in a crash.
- Collision reporting duty
- After a collision you must stop, render assistance, exchange details with other parties, and report to the police within the legally set period.
- Hazard light misuse
- Hazard lights are for a stationary breakdown or emergency. They must not be used to justify illegal parking or as a substitute for headlights in rain.
- Breakdown warning triangle
- Place a warning triangle behind a broken-down vehicle where it is safe to do so, switch on hazard lights, and keep occupants clear of traffic.
- POWDERY pre-trip check
- A memory aid: Petrol, Oil, Water, Damage, Electrics, Rubber, Yourself. Run through it before every journey to catch faults early.
- Cold tyre pressure check
- Check tyre pressures when tyres are cold, before driving. Warm tyres read higher and can hide an under-inflated tyre that risks a blowout.
- Tyre tread minimum
- A common legal minimum is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread. Worn tread lengthens wet braking distance and risks aquaplaning.
- Red dashboard warning light
- A red warning light means stop safely and investigate. Oil-pressure and temperature lights in particular require switching off the engine promptly.
- Alcohol elimination rate
- The body clears roughly one standard drink per hour. Coffee, food, cold showers and sleep do not speed this up; only time removes alcohol.
- Refusing a breath test
- Declining a lawful breath or blood test is itself an offence, usually carrying penalties similar to a positive result, plus licence consequences.