Alertness Flashcards
To learn the theory of driving
Before making a U-turn in the road, you should always
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Select a higher gear than normal
Signal so that other drivers can slow down
Look over your shoulder for final confirmation
Give another signal as well a using your indicators
Look over your shoulder for final confirmation
As a driver, what do you understand by the term ‘Blind Spot’?
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An area covered by your left hand mirror
An area not covered by your headlights
An area covered by your right hand mirror
An area not covered by your mirrors
An area not covered by your mirrors
What does the abbreviation MSM mean?
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Morror signal manoeuvre
Manoeuvre speed mirror
Mirror speed manoeuvre
Manoeuvre signal mirror
Morror signal manoeuvre
When following a large vehicle, you should stay well back because:
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It helps you to keep out of the wind
It helps the large vehicle to stop more easily
It allows the driver to see you in the mirror
It allows you to corner more quickly
It allows the driver to see you in the mirror
In which of these following situations should you avoid overtaking?
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On a 50kph road
In a one-way street
Just after a bend
Approaching a dip in the road
Approaching a dip in the road
You should not use a mobile phone whilst driving
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Because reception is poor when the engine is running
Unless you are able to drive one handed
Because it might distract your attention from the road ahead
Until you are satisfied that no other traffic is near
Because it might distract your attention from the road ahead
Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free phone system. Using this equipment whilst driving:
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Could be very good for road safety
Could distract your attention from the road
Is recommended by The Highway Code
Is quite safe as long as you slow down
Could distract your attention from the road
Using a hands-free phone is likely to:
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Reduce your view
Increase your concentration
Improve your safety
Divert you attention
Divert you attention
Using a mobile phone while you are driving
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Will affect your vehicle
Will reduce your field of vision
Could distract your attention from the road
Is acceptable in a vehicle with power steering
Could distract your attention from the road
You are driving along a narrow country road. When passing a cyclist, you should drive
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Quickly sounding the horn as you pass
Quickly leaving plenty of room
Slowly leaving plenty of room
Slowly sounding the horn as you pass
Slowly leaving plenty of room
To answer your mobile phone when driving, you should:
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Slow down and allow others to overtake
Stop in a proper and convenient place
Keep the call time to a minimum
Reduce your speed wherever you are
Stop in a proper and convenient place
Why should you be parked before using a mobile phone?
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Because the car electrics will be affected
So that the control of your vehicle is not affected
So that a proper conversation can be held
Because the reception is better when stopped
So that the control of your vehicle is not affected
You are driving in the dark and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. You should
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Slow down or stop
Pull down the sun visor
Flash your headlights
Close your eyes
Slow down or stop
You are driving at dusk. Your lights should be switched on:
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So that other can see you
Even when street lights are lit
Only when street lights are lit
Only when others have done so
So that other can see you
Even when street lights are lit
To overtake safely, which one of the following applies?
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Check the speed and position of following traffic
Steer round the vehicle sharply
Get in close behind before moving out
Cut bacl in sharply when you have passed the vehicle
Check the speed and position of following traffic
Objects or articles hanging from your interior mirror may:
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Distract your attention
Help your concentration
Restrict your view
Improve your driving
Distract your attention
Restrict your view
When driving you are most likely to lose concentration if you:
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Listen to very loud music
Use a mobile phone
Look at the door mirrors
Switch on the heated rear window
Listen to very loud music
Use a mobile phone
When driving, which four are most likely to cause you to lose concentration?
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Looking at a map
Tuning your car radio
Talking into a microphone
Using a mobile phone
Using the demisters
Checking the mirrors
Looking at a map
Tuning your car radio
Talking into a microphone
Using a mobile phone
You are driving on a wet road and you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should:
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Give an arm signal
Keep both hands on the wheel
Select reverse gear
Apply the handbrake and footbrake together
Keep both hands on the wheel
Which of the following may cause distraction on a long journey?
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Putting a cassette tape / CD
Using a mobile phone
Arguing with a passenger
Loud music
Pulling up to tune the radio
Stopping regularly to rest
Putting a cassette tape / CD
Using a mobile phone
Arguing with a passenger
Loud music
You want to use a mobile phone whilst driving the car. You should only use the phone:
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After stopping in a suitable place
If you feel your driving will be unaffected
If you are driving on a motorway
When driving on a quiet, minor roads
After stopping in a suitable place
What is the safest way to use a mobile phone in a car?
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Direct your call through the operator
Find a suitable place to stop
Drive slowly on a quiet road
Use hands-free equipment
Find a suitable place to stop
