2. Attitude Flashcards
What should you do when passing a horse?
Keep your speed down
Give them plenty of room
When driving a slow moving vehicle, what should you do if a quent starts to build?
Pull over as soon as safely possible
Let traffic past and be considerate
Why is correct junction positioning important?
So that other users can proceed and know which way you are going
What is the following distance in good, dry conditions?
2 second gap
What is the following distance in wet weather?
4 second gap
What should you do if you are being followed too closely?
Slow down gradually to increase your margin with the vehicle in front
Define tailgating
Driving too close to the vehicle in front
Why should you keep a larger distance with larger vehicles?
You may not be able to see as far down the road as usual
What should you do if another user cuts infront of you?
Drop back to re-establish a safety margin
When can you sound your horn?
when there’s a danger and you need to alert others of your presence
At night when, and why, should you dip your lights?
When following or meeting another vehicle so as not to dazzle them.
How must you queue in traffic at night?
Use your parking brake (handbrake) as your foot brake could be dazzling
To which vehicles must we give priority to?
Emergency vehicles
How should you give priority to emergency vehicles?
Pullover to let them through as soon as it is safe and legal to do so
Which vehicles may travel on blue flashing lights?
Five service, Police service, Ambulance service, Coastguard, Bomb disposal, mountain rescue, Blood transfusion
What coloured flashing light many doctors use when attending emergency calls?
Green
When a bus is pulling out, to whom should the priority go, the bus or moving traffic?
Bus
Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?
No one, slow and look both ways before proceeding
Why should you not encourage pedestrians to cross by weaving them across?
Another vehicle may be oncoming
Do cyclists have the right of way if there is a cycle crossing marked parallel to a zebra crossing?
Yes, the cyclist has the same right of way as a pedestrian would on said crossing
What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing?
Slow down and be ready to stop. Pedestrians have priority
What should you do if approaching a pelican crossing on an amber flashing light?
Give way to pedestrians, do not move off until the crossing is clear
Which types of crossings are electronically controlled?
Puffin crossings, these have sensors which can detect if pedestrians walk away or need extra time crossing. This type of crossing has a steady amber light.
Describe a Toucan crossing
Allows pedestrians and bicycles at the same time /
If a large vehicle is overtaking you, what should you consider?
They may take longer to overtake than smaller vehicles ~
When should you flash your headlights?
Only to show other users you are there
Whis is diesel particularly dangerous when spilt?
It can be very slippery, ensure the filler cap is securely fastened
