Alertness

Question 1

What should you always be alert to?

6

Answer 1

Pedestrians
Other road users
Signs
The area

Road markings
Weather conditions

Question 2

Whats the purpose of the Lifesaver?

Answer 2

Check your blindspot before you make a manouevre.
To let other road users know that you are about to change direction

Question 3

What should you do if your elbows are blocking the view from the mirror?

Answer 3

Adjust the mirrors
Get new wider mirrors
Do a lifesaver

Question 4

What should you consider when overtaking?

Answer 4

Is it legal
- road signs / markings

Is it safe
- Whats coming in front of you
- Are there hidden dips
- Near a Junction

Is it Necessary
- Does the road narrow ahead

Question 5

How can you increase your chances of being seen by other road users

Answer 5

Dipped Headlights
Bright Helmet
Fluorescent clothing or strips
Use Horn (Humped Bridge)
Make sure you can be seen in their mirror

Question 6

Where should you be extra alert?

Answer 6

At Junctions.
Drivers may not expect to see a motorcycle which means they pull out,
Where bright hi-vis clothing and slow down, scan ahead