alertness Flashcards

1
Q

why are yellow lines painted across the road?

A

to make you aware of your speed

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2
Q

what should you do if your mobile phone rings while your driving or riding?

A

leave it until you have stopped in a safe place.

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3
Q

how should you pass cyclists?

A

leave them plenty of room as you pass

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4
Q

when do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

A

when your approaching bends or junctions

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5
Q

you’re on a long motorway journey. what should you do if you start to feel sleepy?

A

leave the motorway and stop in a safe place.

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6
Q

what should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

A

be ready to stop.

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7
Q

you’re driving on a wet road. what should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

A

keep both hands on the steering wheel.

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8
Q

you’re driving your car. when may you use a handheld mobile phone?

A

when you’ve parked safely.

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9
Q

there are objects hanging from your interior mirror. why could this be a hazard?

A

your view could be obstructed

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10
Q

what’s likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you’re driving?

A

it will divert your attention

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11
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what should you do before making a u-turn?

A

look over your shoulder for a final check.

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12
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where should you avoid overtaking?

A

approaching a dip in the road

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13
Q

what’s most likely to distract you while driving?

A

using a mobile phone

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14
Q

you’re waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view what should you be particularly aware of?

A

motorcyclists

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15
Q

you’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. what should you do before emerging?

A

check the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

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16
Q

how can you make sure that a satnav doesn’t distract you while you’re driving?

A

set it before starting your journey

17
Q

what should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing?

A

ask someone to guide you

18
Q

why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?

A

so others can see you more easily

19
Q

what should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

A

look around before moving off

20
Q

you’re waiting to turn right at the end of a road. what should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?

A

stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view.

21
Q

what should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

A

check your mirrors

22
Q

what does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?

A

an area not visible to the driver.

23
Q

you’re following a large vehicle. why should you stay a safe distance behind it?

A

you’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors

24
Q

why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

A

to assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind,