Alertness Flashcards
where should you avoid overtaking ?
Approaching a dip in the road
- Dip = when road gets lower
what should you do when your approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time ?
Be ready to stop
what’s most likely to distract you while your driving ?
Using mobile phone
What should you do before making a U - turn ?
Look over shoulder for a final check
what does this curved arrow road marking mean ?
( pic of road with arrow curving and pointing to the other side of the white line)
overtaking traffic should move back (to whatever side the arrow is pointing )
What should you do when you moved off a parked car?
Look around before moving off
What should you do if your mobile phone rings while your driving or riding ?
Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place.
what’s likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you’re driving?
It will divert your attention
You’re driving your car. when may you use a hand-held mobile phone ?
When you’ve parked safely
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.
You’re waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you particularly be aware of?
Motorcyclists
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 if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing?
Ask someone to guide you
How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (satnav) system doesn’t distract you when you’re driving?
Set it before starting your journey.
What should you do as you approach this bridge?
( picture ……)
Slow down
There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard ?
Your view could be obstructed
you’re travelling along this road. How should you pass the cyclist ?
Leave them plenty of room as you pass
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 switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?
so cars can see more easily
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
What does the term blind spot mean?
An area not visible to the driver.
Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind
What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?
Use the mirrors
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?
To make you aware of your speed.
You’re turning right onto a dual carriage way. What should you do before emerging ?
Check that central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
When you’re approaching bends and junctions
