Alertness Flashcards
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
You’re driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?
When you’ve parked safely
What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving
Mobile phone
What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time
Be ready to stop
Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark
So others can see you more easily
You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging
Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
If it isn’t, you should treat the dual carriageway as one road and check that it’s clear in both directions before pulling out.
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?
To make you aware of your speed
What should you do as you approach hump bridges
Slow down
Tend to be narrow - only 1 vehicle can fit at a time
No footpath - pedestrians may be on the road
What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing?
Get someone to guide you
You’re travelling along a road. How should you pass a cyclist?
Allow the cyclist plenty of room in case they wobble or swerve around.
Look well ahead before you start to overtake, because you’ll need to cross the hazard line.
Look for entrances where vehicles could be waiting to pull out.
What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
Check all mirrors blindspots and directly ahead.
Make a signal before maneuver.
Then move 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 in their mirrors
Also so you have a good view of the road ahead
There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?
Obstruct the view of the road
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
Dont stop on the hard shoulder - its for emergencies and breakdowns
Where should you avoid overtaking
Approaching a dip in the road
Oncoming vehicles or other hazards can be hidden from view by dips in the road. If you can’t see into the dip, wait until you have a clear view and can see that it’s safe before starting to overtake