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Blind Spot

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An area not covered by your mirrors.

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Overtaking

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Never overtake on the highest point of a hill, when approaching a bend, a dip in the road, or when approaching a left-hand / any junction.

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Large Vehicles

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Keep well back when following a large vehicle as this helps the driver of the vehicle see you in their mirrors.

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Tired when Driving

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Find a suitable place to stop and get some rest. Allow fresh air into your vehicle.

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Things that can cause you to lose concentration and distract your attention

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Loud music, using a mobile phone, tuning the car radio, looking at a map and objects hanging from your interior mirror.

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A-Frames / Windscreen Pillars

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These can obstruct your view of the road, especially when approaching a bend or junction- at junctions always look twice for cyclists and motorcyclists.

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Headlights

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Always turn your lights on at dusk, even if the street lights have yet to come on. You use lights so other road users can see you.

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Alcohol and Illegal Substances (Drugs)

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These will affect your ability to drive; do not drive when under the influence.

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Medicine

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Do not drive if you have taken a medicine that has the potential to make you feel tired and groggy; if unsure consult your doctor.

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Reversing

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If you cannot see behind you when reversing, ask someone to guide you.

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Lights

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Switch on your car lights when it starts to get dark, even if the street lights are not on.

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Using your horn to be seen

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Where you cannot be seen e.g. at a hump bridge, you may have to sound your horn to warn other road users of your presence.

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Objects

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Those hanging from your interior mirror may restrict your view.

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Staying focused whilst driving

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Have regular rest stops, always take a break after driving for two hours, and plan your route before setting off.

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Mobile phones

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Never use a hand-held mobile whilst driving, if you receive a call while driving pull up and stop in a safe, convenient location before answering it.
Mobiles cause you to lose concentration. Although you can use a hands-free mobile whilst driving it is still likely to divert your attention from the road.
You should stop in a proper and convenient place.
You should only use a mobile phone when suitably parked.

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Losing your way on a busy road

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Turn into a side road, stop and check a map.

- stopping somewhere safe + checking a map=safest option.

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Long Motorway journey home

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Boredom can cause you to feel sleepy- you should leave the motorway and find a safe place to stop and ensure a supply of fresh air into your vehicle.

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When following a large vehicle…

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You should keep well back because this allows the driver to see you in the mirrors.

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When you see a hazard ahead…

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You should use the mirrors to assess hoe your actions will affect following traffic.

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Driving on a wet road

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If you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency on a wet road, you should keep both hands on the wheel.

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If you cannot see clearly behind when reversing…

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You should ask someone to guide you.

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Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view. When?

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When approaching bends and junctions, so you should take particular care here.

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What is most likely to cause you to lose concentration whilst driving?

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  1. Using a mobile phone
  2. Talking into a microphone
  3. Tuning your car radio
  4. Looking at a map
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What should you do if: You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road and your view is obstructed by parked vehicles

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Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view.
Stop at the junction then creep forward until you have a clear view.

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What should you do if: You are driving on a motorway and want to use your mobile phone.

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Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place.

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Using a hands-free system.

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This is still likely to distract your attention from the road.

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Navigation system

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You should stop in a safe place before using the system to avoid it letting it distract you while driving.
Programme the device before beginning your journey/

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Getting dark whilst driving

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Switch on your lights to see and be seen more easily.

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Passing a cyclist on a narrow country road

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Only pass if it is safe, leaving plenty of room for them.

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How should you approach a bridge?

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Reduce your speed.

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Curved arrow on a road

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Shows that overtaking vehicles should move back to the left.

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Yellow lines on the road

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Make you aware of how fast you are going. They often present just before roundabouts and dangerous junctions. They prompt you to reduce your speed.

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Moving out onto the road from a parked position

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Check your rear view and side mirrors to see what is around.

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Before emerging right onto a dual carriageway

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You should ensure the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle.

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Before making a U-turn in the road

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You should glance over your shoulder to check for any oncoming vehicles.

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Before stopping your car

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You should check your mirrors to see who is behind you. You should also use indicators if pulling off or stopping by the road.

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What do alcohol and drugs do to you?

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  • Reduce coordination
  • Give you false confidence
  • Poor judgement
  • Reduced concentration
  • Slower reaction times
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What can strong medication and illness do to you?

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  • Make your reaction time slower
  • Unable to judge distance
  • Lack of coordination
  • Always read the medicine label carefully or ask your doctor for advice
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Tiredness

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You may fall asleep at the wheel, so you should take a break every two hours, open the window to allow fresh air in, and do not drive for long stretches on the motorway particularly at night

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Use of mirrors

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  • Use your mirrors regularly to observe the surroundings at the front and rear of your vehicle
  • Be aware of your blind spots.
  • Do not hang things from your mirror- they are a distraction and could restrict your view.
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Distractions

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  • No phones (including hands free)
  • No loud music
  • Ensure that children are under control
  • Do not slow down to look at accidents
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Alertness meaning

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The state of being wide awake while you focus on your driving- without distractions such as mobile phones and loud music. Alertness also includes being ready for hazards. An alert driver also notices all road signs and markings so they can follow those instructions and use the information.

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What do you need to be aware of?

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Other road users
Pedestrians
Road signs and markings
Weather conditions
The surrounding area

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