alertness Flashcards
why are yellow lines painted across the road?
to make you aware of your speed
what should you do if your mobile phone rings while your driving or riding?
leave it until you have stopped in a safe place.
how should you pass cyclists?
leave them plenty of room as you pass
when do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
when your approaching bends or junctions
you’re on a long motorway journey. what should you do if you start to feel sleepy?
leave the motorway and stop in a safe place.
what should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
be ready to stop.
you’re driving on a wet road. what should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
keep both hands on the steering wheel.
you’re driving your car. when may you use a handheld mobile phone?
when you’ve parked safely.
there are objects hanging from your interior mirror. why could this be a hazard?
your view could be obstructed
what’s likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you’re driving?
it will divert your attention
what should you do before making a u-turn?
look over your shoulder for a final check.
where should you avoid overtaking?
approaching a dip in the road
what’s most likely to distract you while driving?
using a mobile phone
you’re waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view what should you be particularly aware of?
motorcyclists
you’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. what should you do before emerging?
check the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
how can you make sure that a satnav doesn’t distract you while you’re driving?
set it before starting your journey
what should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing?
ask someone to guide you
why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?
so others can see you more easily
what should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
look around before moving off
you’re waiting to turn right at the end of a road. what should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view.
what should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?
check your mirrors
what does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?
an area not visible to the driver.
you’re following a large vehicle. why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
you’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors
why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
to assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind,
