

Our road networks are a treasure trove of signs and road markings, some of the most common road markings you will come to know very well as you search for a place to park are the infamous single yellow and double yellow lines. With the volume of cars now on UK roads parking is often very competitive and is perhaps the single biggest argument in favour of alternate transport when going to town. Although, for the sake of the theory test, the biggest argument for leaving the moter at home is the environment. Where double yellow lines are in place you may not wait (at any time). If you are caught by a traffic warden in a double yellow zone then your best chance of escaping a fine is to quickly open your boot and start throwing things out in the hope the warden may thinks you are loading/unloading (which is acceptable). Alternately you could grab a passing pedestrian and ask them to step into your car, your warden may just buy into your story that you stopped to pickup/dropoff a passenger (also allowable) (Just make sure the passing pedestrian is not a child if you don't want to invite trouble much bigger than a mere parking ticket). In order to remember the rule with single yellow lines you can assume the exact same rules apply as with double yellows but with the following difference. You will usually see a yellow information plate stating the times when these 'no waiting' rules apply such as 8am - 6pm. Outside of these times the local council cordially invite you to wait to your hearts content. For a fantastic visual aid to help you remember these and other urban clearway signage you may (but only if you want to) check out 'The Demon Road: A Theory Test Novel' at www.facebook.com/TheoryTestNovel
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