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#DRIVING ON MOTORWAYS
Motorways differ from normal roads by these issues:
- they are designed to help traffic travel fast and safe
- only those with a full driving licence can go on them
- there is no parking on them except at service areas
- they have special signs that all drivers must know
- being multi-lane roads they require multi-lane rules
- cycles, motorcycles below 50cc, agricultural and
invalid vehicles, horse riders and pedestrians are
not allowed on motorways
- fast moving multi-lane traffic means that conditions
can change very suddenly and dramatically.
Click the Ok button to continue our motorway briefing
#JOURNEY PREPARATIONS
Long distances at high speeds may increase the
risk of mechanical failure. Prepare well, such as:
- plan out the route using the junction exit numbers
- fill up with enough fuel so that you do not run out
between service areas, the only places to buy fuel
- check that your tyres are in good condition and are
at the correct pressure, your life depends on them
- check your lights and indicators all work correctly
- clean and adjust mirrors, as well as windows and
the windscreen - an all round vision is vital here
- check the oil level, radiator and washers levels
Click the Ok button to start our 1st motorway session
#SESSION - 1
MOTORWAY ENTRY ROUNDABOUTS
Motorway entry roundabouts, unlike the one ahead
can be large and complicated. Observe their large
directions signs and get in to the correct lane using
the M.S.M and P.S.L routines.
INSTRUCTIONS
You are instructed to KEEP IN THE LEFT LANE and to
TURN LEFT at the roundabout ahead and follow the
slip road onto the elevated motorway.
Please view and study the accompanying video
Click the Ok button to continue with this session
#SESSION - 2
JOINING A MOTORWAY
When joining a motorway via a slip road:
- indicate to let the traffic know of your intentions
- you should give a side glance to the right
- give priority to traffic already on the motorway
- join where there is a suitable gap in the traffic
- avoid having to stop at the end of the slip road
INSTRUCTIONS
You are instructed to CONTINUE along the slip road
and approach the motorway with the M.S.M and P.S.L
routines and to drive safely on to the motorway.
Click the Ok button to continue with this session
#SECTION COMPLETE
Congratulations! You have successfully driven on to a
motorway. In this section we reviewed motorways
and how they differ from ordinary roads. We also
reviewed how to prepare for a safe motorway journey.
Also in this section you encountered a motorway
entry roundabout and a slip road onto the motorway.
In the next section we continue on the motorway and
consider the rules of driving in multiple lanes
and take a motorway sign and signal test.
Click the Ok button to continue with the next session
#MULTI-LANE RULES
When driving on a motorway, multi-lane driving rules
apply, such as the following:
- normally drive in the left hand lane when possible
- drive smoothly and stay in the centre of the lane
- always check traffic behind, along side and in front
- use the M.S.M. well before doing any overtaking
- move into lanes with faster moving traffic only as
long as is needed for safe overtaking
- do not block faster moving traffic behind you
- apply the 2 second rule to traffic in front of you
- look further ahead than normal and beware of any
vehicles moving from lane 1 to 2 and lane 3 to 2
Click the Ok button to continue with our briefing
#SESSION - 1
OVERTAKING ON MOTORWAYS
INSTRUCTIONS
You are instructed to correctly and safely OVERTAKE
THE LORRY in front of you AND THE COACH which is
in front of the lorry. After overtaking the coach
you should return to the same lane you are now in
while maintaining the correct separation distance.
Apply the M.S.M and P.S.L routines to every change
of lane. You will NOT be told to check your mirrors or
indicate or side glance, but they will be checked.
Please VIEW the accompanying video before driving
Click the Ok button to continue with this session
#SESSION - 1 COMPLETE
Congratulations! You have successfully overtaken the
two vehicles using the Mirrors Signal Manoeuvre
procedure (M.S.M), as you were instructed.
Other points to remember for lane discipline are:
- remain in the left hand lane until the speed of the
traffic in the faster lanes have been assessed
- use mirrors frequently and earlier than normal
because of the higher speeds and rapid changes
- avoid moving the car into the blind spots of other
vehicles, especially larger vehicles like lorries.
Click the Ok button to continue with this session
#SESSION - 2
SEPARATION DISTANCES
Revise the 2 SECOND RULE by reading the section on
stopping distances in the Highway Code book. Please
view and study the accompanying video, because
we are now going to complete the same manoeuvre.
INSTRUCTIONS
In this session you are instructed to ACCELERATE to
the maximum test speed and to MAINTAIN it. The lorry
will maintain a separation distance of two seconds
as given by the two second rule. You should now
accelerate to 30 MILES PER HOUR for this first run.
To continue with this session click the Ok button
#SESSION - 2 CONTINUED
SEPARATION DISTANCES
Well done! You have completed the first run at 30 mph
and maintained the correct separation distance as was
verified by applying the 2 second rule routine.
Now we will do a second run, but this time it will be
at a running test speed of 40 miles per hour.
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the lorry and accelerate up the test speed
of 40 MILES PER HOUR and then MAINTAIN the speed
until your next instructions appear.
To continue with this session click the Ok button now
#SESSION - 2 CONTINUED
SEPARATION DISTANCES
Well done! You have completed the first run at 40 mph
and maintained the correct separation distance as was
verified by applying the 2 second rule routine.
Now we will do the next run, but this time it will be
at a running test speed of 50 miles per hour.
INSTRUCTIONS
Follow the lorry and accelerate up the test speed
of 50 MILES PER HOUR and then maintain that speed
until your next instructions appear.
To continue with this session click the Ok button now
#SESSION - 2 COMPLETE
Well done! You successfully completed the part of
this session on maintaining a minimum two second
separation distance for three different speeds.
In the next part of this section on multi-lane rules
we consider lane merging. This occurs when:
- an entrance slip road joins with the motorway
- a lane is closed due to resurfacing or road repairs
- a lane is closed due to an incident of some kind
- a motorway ends with a return to normal roads
- a contra flow system is in temporary operation
Click the Ok button to continue with this session
#SESSION - 3
LANE CONTROLS
The overhead road signs and messages control the
motorway traffic flow, by restricting speeds and by
closing, opening and merging lanes as required.
INSTRUCTIONS
You are instructed to STAY BEHIND THE LORRY.
You should also observe the motorway signs and
keep to the correct speed and MAKE SURE you move
into the correct lane at all times. Use the M.S.M and
P.S.L routines well before changing each and every
motorway lane.
Click the Ok button to start this last session now
#SESSION - 3 COMPLETE
Well Done! You have successfully completed the
section on motorway lane discipline.
In this section you have experienced safe overtaking,
separation distance control and some lane merging
manoeuvres. You have also encountered a few of the
specialised signs only found on motorways.
In the next part you will take a motorway signs and
signals test. Please wait and be patient while the
signs test is being fully set up for you.
To continue with the sessions, click the Ok button
MOTORWAY HAZARDS
Motorways are generally safer than ordinary roads.
They are designed with minimum bends and junctions