Accidents🤕! Flashcards
What is the LEFT HAND AREA of the Motorway called? 🛣️
The Hard Shoulder
What is The Hard Shoulder’s Purpose?🛣️
Emergencies (Accidents & Breakdowns)
How do you know when your Hazard Warning Lights are on? 🚨
When all Indicators are FLASHING.
Hazard Warning Lights are used when..🚨 (give atleast 2/3 correct answers)
- Your Car has broken down
- Your Car is causing an obstruction
- You want to warn other drivers of a Hazard ahead of you
If a warning light is displayed on your dashboard, what is the first thing you should do? ⚠️
Pull over when safe to do so.
(Use the Vehicle’s handbook for guidance)
What is the purpose of an SOS Telephone?⚠️📞
To report any Emergencies on the Motorway.
On what type of road are SOS Telephones typically planted?⚠️📞
The Motorway.
What are the 3 Main Details you will need to provide when using an emergency telephone?⚠️📞
- The number on the side of the phone box (to know your location).
- Details of drivers, vehicles and breakdown companies.
- What has happened.
How many metres away do you place a Warning Triangle from your vehicle?🔺
45 metres.
What is the purpose of a Warning Triangle?🔺 (placed behind your vehicle)
To alert other drivers of an unexpected stationary vehicle ahead.
What are the 3 Things you are recommended to carry in your vehicle?
Warning Triangle🔺, First Aid Kit🩹, Fire Extinguisher🧯
What is a Level Crossing?🛤️
Where a road crosses a railway or tramway line.
What is the Purpose of Triangular Shaped Signs?🔺
To give warnings.
What is the main cause of Skidding? ⛐
The weather.
Exterior mirrors are found on either side of the car.
What is the mirror closest to the curb known as?🚘🪞
The nearside mirror.
