2. Attitude

Question 1

What should you do when passing a horse?

Answer 1

Keep your speed down
Give them plenty of room

Question 2

When driving a slow moving vehicle, what should you do if a quent starts to build?

Answer 2

Pull over as soon as safely possible
Let traffic past and be considerate

Question 3

Why is correct junction positioning important?

Answer 3

So that other users can proceed and know which way you are going

Question 4

What is the following distance in good, dry conditions?

Answer 4

2 second gap

Question 5

What is the following distance in wet weather?

Answer 5

4 second gap

Question 6

What should you do if you are being followed too closely?

Answer 6

Slow down gradually to increase your margin with the vehicle in front

Question 7

Define tailgating

Answer 7

Driving too close to the vehicle in front

Question 8

Why should you keep a larger distance with larger vehicles?

Answer 8

You may not be able to see as far down the road as usual

Question 9

What should you do if another user cuts infront of you?

Answer 9

Drop back to re-establish a safety margin

Question 10

When can you sound your horn?

Answer 10

when there’s a danger and you need to alert others of your presence

Question 11

At night when, and why, should you dip your lights?

Answer 11

When following or meeting another vehicle so as not to dazzle them.

Question 12

How must you queue in traffic at night?

Answer 12

Use your parking brake (handbrake) as your foot brake could be dazzling

Question 13

To which vehicles must we give priority to?

Answer 13

Emergency vehicles

Question 14

How should you give priority to emergency vehicles?

Answer 14

Pullover to let them through as soon as it is safe and legal to do so

Question 15

Which vehicles may travel on blue flashing lights?

Answer 15

Five service, Police service, Ambulance service, Coastguard, Bomb disposal, mountain rescue, Blood transfusion

Question 16

What coloured flashing light many doctors use when attending emergency calls?

Answer 16

Green

Question 17

When a bus is pulling out, to whom should the priority go, the bus or moving traffic?

Answer 17

Bus

Question 18

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

Answer 18

No one, slow and look both ways before proceeding

Question 19

Why should you not encourage pedestrians to cross by weaving them across?

Answer 19

Another vehicle may be oncoming

Question 20

Do cyclists have the right of way if there is a cycle crossing marked parallel to a zebra crossing?

Answer 20

Yes, the cyclist has the same right of way as a pedestrian would on said crossing

Question 21

What should you do as you approach a zebra crossing?

Answer 21

Slow down and be ready to stop. Pedestrians have priority

Question 22

What should you do if approaching a pelican crossing on an amber flashing light?

Answer 22

Give way to pedestrians, do not move off until the crossing is clear

Question 23

Which types of crossings are electronically controlled?

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Describe a Toucan crossing

Answer 24

Allows pedestrians and bicycles at the same time /

Question 25

If a large vehicle is overtaking you, what should you consider?

Answer 25

They may take longer to overtake than smaller vehicles ~

Question 26

When should you flash your headlights?

Answer 26

Only to show other users you are there

Question 27

Whis is diesel particularly dangerous when spilt?

Answer 27

It can be very slippery, ensure the filler cap is securely fastened