Alert Driving

Question 1

What lights should a driver use in dense fog?

Answer 1

Front and rear fog lights along with dipped headlights

Question 2

What should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?

Answer 2

Look to the left-hand edge of the roadway and slow down if necessary

Question 3

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of a hill?

Answer 3

There may be a slow moving vehicle in your lane
A vehicle may be broken down
There may be oncoming pedestrians
There may be livestock on the road
There may be hedge-cutting taking place

Question 4

When driving on a road with tram lines why should a driver take extra care?

Answer 4

Driving on the tracks can reduce tire grip

Question 5

After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front?

Answer 5

Because wheel spray may impair visibility

Question 6

What should the driver do when there is a sharp dip in the road ahead?

Answer 6

Reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead

Question 7

What should a driver do if they see a red warning triangle on the road?

Answer 7

Slow down and expect a hazard up ahead

Question 8

What should a driver do if there is a large oil spill on the road?

Answer 8

Reduce speed by gently applying the breaks and switch on the hazard warning lights

Question 9

What do flashing amber beacons on an oncoming vehicle alert a driver to?

Answer 9

That the oncoming vehicle may be slow moving or extra wide

Question 10

When preparing to stop, a driver notices the vehicle behind is towing a trailer. What should the driver do?

Answer 10

Indicate in good time and pull in gradually to allow the vehicle behind extra stopping distance