Alertness Flashcards
What should you do before making a U-turn?
Look over your shoulder for a final check
What should you do as you approach this bridge: ‘Oncoming vehicles in middle of road’
Slow down
In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking
Just after a bend
In a one-way street
On a 30 mph road
Approaching a dip in the road
Approaching a dip in the road
What does this road marking mean: ‘curved arrow pointing to left of road’
Overtaking traffic should move back to the left
Your mobile phone rings while you’re travelling. What should you do?
Ignore it
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road: ‘horizontal yellow lines going all the ay across the road’
To make you aware of your speed (often leading up to a roundabout or dangerous junction)
What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time
Be ready to stop
Which of the following should you do before stopping:
Sound the horn
Use the mirrors
Select a higher gear
Flash the headlights
Use the mirrors
You’re following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
You’ll allow the driver to see you in their mirrors
When you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. Why is this?
To assess how your actions will affect following traffic
You’re waiting to turn right at the end of a road. Your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. What should you do?
Stop and move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
What may happen if you hang objects from your interior mirror
Your view could be obstructed
You’re on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start feeling sleepy?
Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
Why should you switch your lights on when it first starts to get dark
So others can see you more clearly
What is most likely to distract you while you’re driving
Using a mobile phone
When may you use a hand-held mobile phone in your car
When suitably parked
You’re driving on a wet road. You have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. What should you do
Keep both hands on the steering wheel
What should you do when moving off from behind a parked car
Check both interior and exterior mirrors
You’re travelling along this narrow country road. How should you pass the cyclist
Leave them plenty of room as you pass
Your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. What should you do to use the phone
Find a safe space to stop
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
When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view
When you’re approaching bends and junctions
You can’t see clearly behind when reversing. What should you do
Ask someone to guide you
What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean for a driver
An area not covered by your mirrors
What is likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you’re driving
It will divert your attention
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
You’re waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be partially aware of
Motorcyclists
How should you use a satellite navigation system so that it doesn’t distract you when you’re driving
Stop in a safe place before programming the system
