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Wed 10 Sep 2008 17:37

highway code questions - tonytaz

I have just sat the Dartford Knowledge test and they failed me on the following questions,any opinions

1) you are approaching a sharp left hand bend along a road without footpaths on which side off the road would you expect to see pedestrians.(Left or Right) I answered left however DBC says it is Right.
I feel the answer can be left or right
The Highway code page 5 rule 2 " if there is no pavement keep to the righthand side of the road."In this instance the answer would be left.
However the rule goes on to say IT MAY BE safer to cross the road well before a sharp right hand bend.
Therefore the answer would be "right"
The highway code says MAY not MUST so the answer could be left or right.
2) when can you park your car on the road without lights.
a)when street lights are no more than 180 metres apart
b)subject to a 30 m.p.h
c)A and B
The answer is (b) but it could also be (a) therefore (c)
The highway code rule 124 page 41 "the presence of street lights GENERALLY means a 30 m.p.h limit
Therefore the answer could be (a) as the speed limit could be 30 m.p.h but you would have to check before parking.
Your thoughts please

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Edited by Pugugly on 11/09/2008 at 20:46

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Wed 10 Sep 2008 17:53

highway code questions - bathtub tom

>>2) when can you park your car on the road without lights.

(a) or (b) As long as it's not dark !

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Wed 10 Sep 2008 22:09

highway code questions - Tron

This Dartford Knowledge test - is it all to do with Taxi driving?

The answers are there in the Highway code.

Highway code rules for pedestrians:

1. Pavements (including any path along the side of a road) should be used if provided. "Where possible, avoid being next to the kerb with your back to the traffic." If you have to step into the road, look both ways first. Always show due care and consideration for others.

2. If there is no pavement keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic. You should take extra care and be prepared to walk in single file, especially on narrow roads or in poor light keep close to the side of the road "It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend so that oncoming traffic has a better chance of seeing you." Crossing back after the bend.

Rule 1 advises about walking facing traffic and rule 2 says a pedestrian is advised to cross the road to make themselves easier to see. So you as a driver should and would be expected to see this.

Parking at night.

248. You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space.
[Laws CUR reg 101 & RVLR reg 24]

249.
All vehicles MUST display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
[Law RVLR reg 24]

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Thu 11 Sep 2008 20:20

highway code questions - P3t3r

Although the answer to the first question is correct I think it's a bit irrelevant for a driver. The reality is that you will get pedestrains (and other things) on both sides of the road. Things on the right shouldn't be a problem if you are driving on the correct side of the road, and you would also see pedestrians MUCH sooner on the right. Things on the left won't be seen until the last moment though, so it is a much greater risk for a driver.

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Fri 12 Sep 2008 11:24

highway code questions - Tron

As with all exams or tests - the examiner or the person marking it has guidelines, rules and answers that they have to stick to.

So they are looking for the answer as written down in the study materials available.

Not what you think or even feel they should be.

After the test/exam you can do just as you please ;-) most people do anyways!
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