Motorcycle video questions

Look out for warning signs as you’re riding. They'll tell you what hazards you may find ahead. For example, pedestrians, wild animals or cattle. To deal safely with any hazards in the road, be prepared to slow down or stop.

A level crossing is where a road crosses a railway or tramway line. You need to recognise the signs that warn you that a level crossing is coming up and be prepared to stop for a passing train or tram. Only drive onto or through a crossing if the road is clear, no lights are flashing and the barriers are up. At crossings without barriers or lights you must look both ways and make sure there’s no train coming before you cross. You should never stop or park on, or near, a level crossing.

Yellow lines along the side of the road tell you that waiting restrictions apply here. If there's just one line, it means that the waiting restrictions are at certain times. There may be a yellow plate on a wall or lamppost nearby telling you what these times are. If the yellow lines are double, it means that you cannot wait there at any time.

Overtaking the car could mean the driver waiting to emerge is unable to see you. The driver may then emerge into your path, creating a dangerous situation. Use the warning signs and change in road markings to help with your planning. Waiting behind the turning car will add very little time to your journey and is safer.

The continuous white line shows the edge of the carriageway. It can be especially useful when visibility is restricted, such as at night or in bad weather. It stops in some places; for example, at junctions, lay-bys, entrances or other openings.

You should normally use the left-hand lane on any dual carriageway unless you're overtaking or turning right. When overtaking on a dual carriageway, look for vehicles ahead that are turning right. They may be slowing or stopped. You need to see them in good time so that you can take appropriate action.

Coloured beacons warn of different types of vehicle needing special attention. Blue beacons are used on emergency vehicles that need priority. Green beacons are found on doctors' cars. Slow moving vehicles, which are often large, use amber beacons.

There are no repeater signs or street lights, so the national speed limit applies on this road. You should use your judgement and ride at a speed that suits the road, weather and traffic conditions.

Some hazards are more likely on certain types of road. On country roads you should be prepared to find · worn road surfaces · mud · hedge cuttings · leaves in the autumn. Being prepared for these hazards will help you to avoid being involved in an incident.

You must not wait or park on double yellow lines at any time, even if there are no upright signs. However, you may stop on double yellow lines to drop off or pick up people. You may also stop to load or unload, provided there are no loading restrictions.

When pedestrians use a crossing, you must wait until they've safely crossed before you can continue riding. When pedestrians are on the crossing, do not try to hurry them by edging forward or revving your engine. Be patient and only move off when they've safely reached the other pavement.

It's not always possible to spot a pedestrian with a disability. But when a person is using a white cane, they're probably visually impaired. There are 2 types of white cane. • A plain white cane means the person is blind or visually impaired. • A white cane with a red band means the person is blind and deaf or hearing impaired. You should always ride carefully where there are pedestrians, but take extra care when you see someone who is disabled. Be patient as they may not be able to see or hear you and they may be slow crossing the road.

You should always scan the road ahead for hazards and react appropriately. As they leave the roundabout, the motorcyclists should look out for pedestrians who are ready to cross. They should also look out for people who are approaching the crossing who may suddenly decide to use it.

A long vehicle at a roundabout may need to use the left-hand lane, even if it's signalling to go right. This is because it needs extra room to travel around a roundabout. For the same reason, it may also straddle lanes. Watch out for a long vehicle's signals and give it plenty of room on a roundabout.

The sign shows that this is a one-way street so traffic will not be approaching the roundabout from this direction.