7. Other tyoes of vehicles Flashcards
What are motorcyclists potentially vulnerable to?
Heavy winds
What should you do when a motorcyclist is over-taking a high sided vehicle in front of you?
Stay well back as they may swerve off path
Why may motorcyclists swerve?
Avoid slippery surfaces, such as wet metal drain covers
Why should you keep well behind large vehicles?
Improve your view of the road ahead
What should you do if you cannot see due to spray of a large-vehicle in wet weather?
- Drop back further
- Use dipped headlights
- Use rear fog lights if visibility is seriously reduced (100m)
What makes overtaking larger vehicles riskier?
They are longer and therefore take longer to overtake
In which situations do you want to give large vehicles particular time and space?
Emerging from:
- Road junctions
- Crossroads
- Mini-roundabouts
Why may a large vehicle signal left but turn right?
To get around a tight corner
What should you do if you go to emerge left from a side road and a large vehicle is oncoming?
Wait for them to pass, it may seems as though you have time but an overtaking vehicle may be concealed
Why must you take extra care with trams?
They are silent
They move quickly
They cannot steer to avoid you
How should you adjust mirrors if towing a caravan?
Fit extended-arm side mirrors to see past the the caravan
You are driving downhill and a large vehicle is travelling uphill, one needs to stop, who should?
The driver travelling downhill, especially if they are in a smaller vehicle as it is harder for the large vehicle to start back up again
What vehicles are most affected by strong winds?
High-sided vehicles and cyclists
What is the speed limit for powered vehicles used by disabled people *(wheelchairs and scooters)?
8mph (12kmh)
