The problem with theory tests...

[plv]

I now know that I need to be in the right hand lane on a one way street if I'm turning right, but I don't think I know where my nearest multi-lane one-way street is or what such a thing might look like

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[andrewferrier]

North Walls (where you used to live!) is a classic example of a two-lane one-way street.

There are lots of clearways in London, typically marked with double red lines. They look the same as normal roads, but you can't stop on them (except in an emergency, I believe).

Parking lights = running lights = side lights. Typically most cars have a switch that first turns on the parking lights, then the headlights (often they are the same lamp, just brighter). Full beam headlights (which you shouldn't use when other drivers will see it, as it will dazzle them) is typically a "stalk" on the steering wheel.

The anti-dazzle switch is a mechanical switch on the rear-view mirror itself, typically at the bottom.

Totally don't get the thing about fire and tunnels. Talk about obscure scenario...

[plv]

Ta for the info.

Seriosuly, there was so much about cars on fire in tunnels that I started to think that this sort of thing happened a lot!

[andrewferrier]

Incidentally, it is worth getting in some practice at night-time driving - I think you can do it before passing your test, even though practical tests don't require it.

Motorways also, although you have to wait to get a full licence. Some dual carriageway A-roads are very similar though, with the same 70mph speed limit.

[plv]

Yeah, I've done a few duel carriageways. I like driving at 30mph, I don't like having to speed up.

[andrewferrier]

You'll get used to it. It's just an experience thing. When you've driven for a bit, you'll find 30mph frustratingly slow.

[andrewferrier]

I think I was wrong about the clearway, it's not quite the same as the roads with double red lines.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clearway#United_Kingdom

[andrewferrier]

Oh, and petrol tanks don't explode because a car's on fire (at least, not modern ones). That only happens in action movies.

[plv]

Oh how hollywood has lied to me!