1. Alertness Flashcards
What should you do after making a u-turn?
A) give an arm signal as well as using indicators
B) check road markings to see that u-turns are permitted
C) look over your shoulder for a final check
D) select a higher gear than normal
Look over your shoulder for a final check
What should you do as you approach this bridge?
A) move to the right
B) slow down
C) change gear
D) keep to 30mph
Slow down
Where Should you avoid overtaking?
A) just after a bend
B) in a one-way street
C) on a duel carriageway
D) approaching a dip in the road
Approaching a dip in the road
What does a curved arrow road marking mean?
A) heavy vehicles should take the next road on the left to avoid a weight limit
B) the road ahead bends to the left
C) overtaking traffic should move back to the left
D) the road ahead has a camber to the left
Overtaking traffic should move back to the left
What should you do if your mobile phone rings while you’re driving or riding?
A) stop immediately
B) answer it immediately
C) leave it until you have stopped in a safe space
D) pull up at the nearest Kerb
Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?
A) to help you choose the correct lane
B) to help you keep the correct seperation distance
C) to make you aware of your speed
D) to tell you the distance to the roundabout
To make you aware of your speed
What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
A) accelerate hard
B) maintain your speed
C) be ready to stop
D) brake hard
Be ready to stop
What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?
A) sound the horn
B) use the mirrors.
C) select a higher gear
D) flash the headlights
Use the mirrors
You’re following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
A) you’ll be able to corner more quickly
B) you’ll help the large vehicle to stop more easily
C) you’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors
D) you’ll keep out the wind better
You’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors
Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
A) because you’ll need to accelerate out of danger
B) to assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind
C) because you’ll need to brake sharply and stop
D) to check what’s happening on the road ahead
To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind
You’re waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
A) stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
B) move quickly to where you can see so you only block traffic from one direction
C) wait for a pedestrian to let you know when its safe for you to emerge
D) turn your vehicle around immediately and find anther junction to use
stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?
A) your view could be obstructed
B) your sun visor might get tangled
C) your radio reception might be affected
D) your windscreen could mist up more easily
your view could be obstructed
You’re on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?
A) play some loud music
B) stop on the har shoulder for a rest
C) drive faster to complete your journey sooner
D) leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
Why should you swich your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?
A) to mae your dials easier to see
B) so others can see you more easily
C) so that you blend in with other drivers
D) because the street lights are lit
so others can see you more easily
What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?
A) using a mobile phone
B) using windscreen wipers
C) using the demisters
D) using the mirrors
using a mobile phone
You’re driving your car. When may you use a handheld mobile phone?
A) when your recovering a call
B) when your parked safely
C) when your doing at less than 30mph
D) when your car has automatic transition
when your parked safely
You’re driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
A) apply the parking brake and footbrake together
B) keep both hands on the steering wheel
C) select reverse gear
D) give an arm signal
keep both hands on the steering wheel
What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
A) give a signal after moving off
B) look around before moving off
C) look around after moving off
D) use the extreme mirrors only
look around before moving off
You’re travelling along this road. How should you pass a cyclist?
A) sound your horn as you pass
B) keep close to them as you pass
C) leave the plenty of room as you pass
D) change down one gear before you pass
leave the plenty of room as you pass
When do windscreen pullers cause a serious obstruction to your view?
A) when your driving on a motorway
B) when your driving on a duel carriageway
C) when you’re approaching. One-way street
D) when your approaching bends and junctions
when your approaching bends and junctions
What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when your reversing?
A) open the window to look behind
B) open the door to look behind
C) look in the nearside mirror
D) ask someone to guide you
ask someone to guide you
What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?
A) an area covered by your right-hand mirror
B) an area not covered by your headlights
C) and area covered by your left-hand mirror
D) an area not visible to the driver
an area not visible to the driver
What’s likely to happen if you use hands-free phone while you driving?
A) it will improve your safety
B) it will increase your concentration
C) it will reduce your view
D) it will divert your attention
it will divert your attention
You’re turning right onto a duel carriageway. What should you do before emerging?
A) stop, apply the parking brake and then select a low gear
B) position your vehicle well to the left of the side road
C) check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
D) make sure that you leave enough room for a vehicle behind
check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
You’re waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?
A) lorries
B) busses
C) motorcyclists
D) coaches
Motorcyclists
How can you are sure that a satellite navigation (satellite nav) system doesn’t distract you when you’re driving?
A) turn it off while your driving in built-up areas
B) choose a voice that you find calming
C) only set the destination when your lost
D) set it before starting your journey
set it before starting your journey
