Alertness Flashcards
You are waiting to turn right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?
Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
Look around before moving off
check both interior and exterior mirrors
What does this curved arrow road marking mean? (arrow point to the left)
Overtaking traffic should move back to the left
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road? (yellow lines one after the other)
To make to aware of your speed
You are driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should?
Keep both hand on the wheel
Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view. You should take particular care when
Approaching bends and junctions
What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean for a driver?
An area not covered by your mirrors / an area not visible to the driver
You are travelling along this narrow country road. When passing the cyclists you should go
slowly, leaving plenty of room / leave them plenty of room as you pass
When you are moving off from behind a parked car you should
- Look round before you move off
- Use all the mirrors on the vehicle
- Give a signal if neccessary
You are driving at dusk. You should switch your lights on
- Even when the street lights are not lit
- So others can see you
Objects hanging from your interior mirror may
- Distract your attention
- Restrict your view
You are approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time. You should
be ready to stop
On a long motorway journey boredom can cause you to feel sleepy. You should
- Ensure a supply of fresh air into your vehicle
- Leave the motorway and find a safe place to stop
When following a large vehicle you should keep well back because this
Allows the driver to see you in the mirrors / you will give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors
When you see a hazard ahead you should use the mirrors. Why is this?
To access how your actions will affect following traffic
You cannot see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do?
ask someone to guide you
Which FOUR are most likely to cause you to lose concentration while you are driving?
- Using a mobile phone
- Talking into a microphone
- Tuning your car radio
- Looking at a map
You are waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do?
Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a proper view
In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
Approaching a dip in the road
You are driving on a motorway and want to use your mobile phone. What should you do?
Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
You must not use a hand-held phone while driving. Using a hands-free system
Is still likely to distract your attention from the road
Your vehicle is fitted with a navigation system. How should you avoid letting this distract you while driving?
Stop in a safe place before using the system
You lose your way on a busy road. What is the best action to take?
Turn into a side road, stop and check a map
You should ONLY use a mobile phone when
suitable parked
