Alertness

Question 1

What do you need to do to be able to drive safely?

Answer 1

Look around constantly and assess the changing situations as you driive

Be aware of all the traffic around you.

Question 2

Define manoeuvre

Answer 2

Moving off, Stopping, Turnng or Changing lanes

Question 3

What should you do before you carry out a manoeuvre?

Answer 3

Use your mirrors to assess how your actions will affect traffic behind you

Look around for a final check

Signal if necessary

Question 4

What should you remember when doing a final check?

Answer 4

Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view

Question 5

What should you do if you cannot see behind you when reversing?

Answer 5

Ask a reliable person to guide you

Question 6

What should you do if you cannot see when emerging from a junction?

(View obstructed from parked cars)

Answer 6

Move forward slowly and carefully until you can get a proper view

Question 7

What should you ensure before you overtake?

Answer 7

You have a clear view of the road ahead - no bends and dips

You have enough time to complete the manoeuvre safely

Question 8

How can you make sure other road users know you’re there?

Answer 8

Switch on your lights when it gets dark, even if the street lights aren’t on

When you cannot be seen (e.g b hump bridge), consider using your horn)

Question 9

What is the purpose of road signs and markings?

Answer 9

They give you information about any hazards

Question 10

What should you do if you see any road signs or markings?

Answer 10

Follow their advice

Slow down, if necessary

Question 11

Why do you need to watch other road users?

Answer 11

To try to anticipate their actions so you’re ready if you need to slow down or change directions

Question 12

What do you do if you’re trying to turn right on a dual carriageway?

Answer 12

First check the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

Question 13

What should you do if you’re following a large vehicle?

Answer 13

Stay well back

Question 14

Why should you stay back when following a large vehicle?

Answer 14

So the driver can see you in their mirrors, and so you can see the road ahead more clearly

Question 15

What are the three different vulnerable road users?

Answer 15

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists

Question 16

When should you particularly watch out for pedestrians?

Answer 16

When they may be hidden or approaching a crossing

Question 17

What should you do when approaching a cyclist?

Answer 17

Always pass slowly and leave plenty of room

Question 18

When should you particularly watch out for motorcyclists?

Answer 18

When they may be obscured by your windscreen pillar

Question 19

Why should you be cautious of green traffic lights?

Answer 19

Be prepared to stop if they’ve been green for some time

Question 20

Why should you always remain vigilant when driving?

Answer 20

No matter how prepared you are, you may still need to stop quickly in an emergency

Question 21

What should you do if you need to stop quickly?

Answer 21

Keep both hands on the wheel as you brake to keep control of our vehicle

Question 22

Why should you plan your journey?

Answer 22

You know which route to take

You can have regular rest stops

Question 23

How do you ensure you do not become tired on a motorway?

Answer 23

Don’t drive continuously for more than 2 hours

Ensure you have a fresh supply of air

Question 24

What do you do if you feel tired on the motorway?

Answer 24

Leave at the next exit. Find a safe place to stop and have a short nap.

Question 25

What may distract you from driving?

Answer 25

Arguing or joking passengers

Loud music

Question 26

Why does arguing or joking affect your driving?

Answer 26

It’ll take your mind off of driving

Question 27

Why does loud music affect your driving?

Answer 27

It’ll affect your concentration, and make it difficult for you to hear sounds outside the car

Question 28

What other things may distract you from driving?

Answer 28

Objects hanging in the car

Starting/Adjusting music or the radio

Looking at the map

Talking into a microphone

Question 29

How far can you travel in a second, at 60mph?

Answer 29

27 metres

Question 30

Why is using a mobile phone whilst driving illegal?

Answer 30

You are 4x more likely to have a collision

Question 31

What should you do with your phone whilst driving?

Answer 31

Switch it off, and use voicemail

Question 32

What should you do when you want to use your phone whilst driving?

Answer 32

Park in a safe and proper place before sending/receiving texts, making calls or retrieving messages

Question 33

What should you do if you’re driving on the motorway and want to use your phone?

Answer 33

Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place

Question 34

What should you do if you need to use your car’s navigation system?

Answer 34

Stop in a safe place before programming the system

Question 35

What should you do if you get lost whilst driving?

Answer 35

Turn into a side road as soon as possible, stop and check a map

Question 36

Is it OK to use a ‘hands-free’ phone whilst driving?

Answer 36

It’s safer to not use a phone at all.

It can still distract you.

Question 37

I’ve seen yellow lines painted at intervals across the road. What do they mean?

Answer 37

They encourage drivers to reduce their speed. They may be red.

Question 38

When do you see yellow lines painted at intervals?

Answer 38

On the approach to:

Hazards ( e.g. roundabout)

Reduced Speed Limit

Question 39

What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?

Answer 39

They’re areas that can’t be seen either when using normal forward vision, or when using mirrors.