Zig-zag lines on the road can be white or yellow and indicate that parking in that area is prohibited. Yellow zig-zag lines are typically found outside schools, police stations and hospital. Can you park on zig zag lines? The simple answer is no; you can’t park on zig-zag lines. Both yellow and white zig-zag lines […]
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Ever wondered if you can park on yellow lines and what the difference is between single yellow lines and double yellow lines? We’ve got all the answers for you here. Can you park on single yellow lines? You can wait and park on single yellow lines as long as you are outside of the operating […]
A box junction is a yellow box with yellow crosses printed on the road. You will find the yellow box at junctions, usually a crossroad but also sometimes at T-junctions. How to approach a box junction You should not enter the box junction unless your exit is clear. Be sure to look ahead and if […]
The meaning of T and T: If you hear your instructor refer to the saying ‘T and T’ this means you should be able to see the back tyres of the car in front on the road/tarmac. The closer you get to the vehicle in front, the less view of the vehicles back tyres you […]
If you’ve had a few hours of driving lessons and have covered moving off, the chances are you’ve felt the car judder and the engine switching itself off. Your car has stalled! Stalling (in driving terms) is the term that is used to describe the engine turning off and is more often than not down […]
On your driving test, your examiner will ask you, at least once, to “pull up on the left in a safe, convenient and legal place to park your car.” The abbreviation for this is SCALP. When the examiner asks you to do this, you will need to find a safe place to pull up on […]
The meaning of Right Shoulder Check: Right Shoulder Checks are a vital part of driving. A right shoulder check should always be performed as part of the 360 Observation before moving off. The idea of looking over your right shoulder is to ensure there is nothing in your blind spot. Also a right shoulder check is an […]
In most places, parking on the pavement is prohibited and enforced by the local council. Parking on the pavement can obstruct and inconvenience pedestrians, especially wheelchair users, the visually impaired, and anyone with a pram/pushchair. Can you park on the pavement? Currently, in England, parking on the pavement is only illegal in London. The Highway […]
Parking on the grass is sometimes the only option in busy places, and grass patches are commonly used as ‘overflow car parks’. However, many drivers are still unsure whether you are allowed to park on grass or not. Can you park on grass? Parking on the grass is not prohibited unless it is causing an […]
Many drivers question where you can and can’t park; the common question is, can you park on a bend? The simple answer is no; you can’t park on a bend. Parking on a bend rules Rule 243 of the highway code states we must not stop or park on a bend unless forced to do […]