Dual carriageways

Dual Carriageways

Ques�ons to check understanding and be able to teach safely.

Looking

What does end of dual carriageway sign look like? How will the end of the dual carriageway poten�ally affect your driving? What will you do to reduce the risk to your driving?

Posi�on

What lane will you use if the dual carriageway is clear? What is the second lane used for? If you wanted to turn le� where would you posi�on?

Speed and Gear

How will you know the speed of the dual carriageway? How will going uphill affect your speed? What gear will give you the best fuel economy on a dual carriageway?

Mirrors and Signal

What is the reason for checking your mirrors when approaching a dual carriageway? How o�en do you check your mirrors on a dual carriageway? When would you signal to overtake another road user?

Hints and Tips for Dual Carriageways

Looking

When approaching or following a large vehicle make sure that you can see their mirrors so they can also see you.

When travelling at faster speeds the gap between you and the car in front needs to be at least 2 seconds in good condi�ons.

Posi�on

Always posi�on your vehicle in the le� lane unless you are overtaking or about to turn right. As you are going faster you will approach hazards sooner than you realise so make sure you leave a gap big enough to be able to stop safely without harsh braking. Speed and Gear

When joining a dual carriageway, get to the speed limit as quickly and as safely as possible so you do not become a hazard.

Use the highest gear which will reduce the revs of the car and use less fuel. Mirrors and Signal

Situa�ons will develop quicker at faster speeds so keep checking in front and the rear so you can an�cipate and prepare your car before the situa�on affects you.

Signal in good �me to allow others �me to react to what you are about to do.