Alertness Flashcards
You’re turning right onto a duel carriageway. What should you do before emerging?
Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle.
What should you do as you approach this bridge?
Slow down.
You’re driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?
When you’ve parked safely.
You’re following a large vehicle. Why should you keep a safe distance behind it?
You’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors.
What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when your reversing?
Ask someone to guide you.
What should you do before making a U-turn?
Look over your shoulder for a final check.
Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind.
Where should you avoid overtaking?
Approaching a dip in the road.
When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
When you’re approaching bends and junctions.
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 when you move off from behind a parked car?
Look around before moving off.
What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
Be ready to stop.
There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?
Your view could be obstructed.
What does this curved arrow road marking mean?
Overtaking traffic should move back to the left.
You’re waiting to emerge from a junction.
The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?
Motorcyclists.
