Alertness Flashcards
What should you do before making a U-turn?
Look over your shoulder for a final check
You’re travelling along a road.
How should you pass the cyclist?
leave them plenty of room as you pass
Whats most likely to distract you whilst driving?
using a mobile phone
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
Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
to see how your actions will affect the traffic behind
There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be hazard?
Your view could be obstructed
What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?
An area not visible to the driver
What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
be ready to stop
What should you do if you cant see clearly behind when you’re reversing?
ask someone to guide you
How can you make sure that a satellite navigation system doesnt distract you when you’re driving?
set it before starting your journey
Where should you avoid overtaking?
approaching a dip in the road
When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
when youre approaching bends and junctions
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 following a large vehicle.
Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
you’ll give the driver a chance to see you their mirrors
