Practice Test: Road Works, Level Crossings and Tramways (Test 1)

QUESTION 1 OF 10Not answered

What must you remember about a tram's ability to avoid an obstruction?

Explanation

Remember that a tram cannot steer round an obstruction.

QUESTION 2 OF 10Not answered

At the start and finish of contraflow systems in road works, what actions should you take?

Explanation

At the start and finish of contraflows, you should slow down and increase the distance to the vehicle in front.

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At a controlled level crossing, when are you permitted to cross the railway line?

Explanation

Only cross when the lights go off and barriers open.

QUESTION 4 OF 10Not answered

How can you identify an 'Open' level crossing?

Explanation

Open crossings. These have no gates, barriers, attendant or traffic lights but will have a ‘Give Way’ sign.

QUESTION 5 OF 10Not answered

When approaching road works where lanes are restricted, how should you merge?

Explanation

Where lanes are restricted due to road works, merge in turn.

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If your vehicle touches any height barrier or bells at an overhead electric line crossing, what should you do?

Explanation

You MUST obey the safe height warning road signs and you should not continue forward onto the railway if your vehicle touches any height barrier or bells.

QUESTION 7 OF 10Not answered

Before driving under a tramway overhead wire, what must you ensure?

Explanation

You should ensure that you have sufficient clearance between the wire and your vehicle (including any load you are carrying) before driving under an overhead wire.

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When passing a works vehicle displaying large ‘Keep Left’ or ‘Keep Right’ signs on the back, when can you return to the closed lane?

Explanation

Where large ‘Keep Left’ or ‘Keep Right’ signs are displayed on the back, you MUST move over and pass the works vehicle on the side indicated and not return to the closed lane until you can see it is safe to do so.

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Where MUST you stop when twin flashing red lights are showing at a level crossing?

Explanation

You MUST stop behind the white line across the road.

QUESTION 10 OF 10Not answered

What is the specific advice given regarding your driving position when trams run along the road?

Explanation

Take extra care where trams run along the road. You should avoid driving directly on top of the rails and should take care where trams leave the main carriageway to enter the reserved route, to ensure you do not follow them.

Road Works, Level Crossings and Tramways

What must you remember about a tram's ability to avoid an obstruction?

At the start and finish of contraflow systems in road works, what actions should you take?

At a controlled level crossing, when are you permitted to cross the railway line?

How can you identify an 'Open' level crossing?

When approaching road works where lanes are restricted, how should you merge?

If your vehicle touches any height barrier or bells at an overhead electric line crossing, what should you do?

Before driving under a tramway overhead wire, what must you ensure?

When passing a works vehicle displaying large ‘Keep Left’ or ‘Keep Right’ signs on the back, when can you return to the closed lane?

Where MUST you stop when twin flashing red lights are showing at a level crossing?

What is the specific advice given regarding your driving position when trams run along the road?

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