Alertness Flashcards
Blind spot
The area behind you that you’re unable to see in the mirrors
What are the first 3 things you do before you move off?
- Use mirrors
- Check blind spots
- Signal if necessary
Overtaking
Look for:
Vehicles coming towards you
Wether your near a junction- a vehicle may come out
Narrow road- you may not have room to overtake
Bends or dips- makes it difficult to be seen
Road signs mean that you MUST NOT overtake
Being seen by others
Switch on lights when it gets dark (even if street lights aren’t on)
Where you can’t be seen- use horn
Road signs- what does a circle marking mean?
Give orders
Road signs- what does a triangle marking mean?
Give warnings
Road signs- what does a rectangle marking mean?
Give information
Dual carriageway
A road that has a central reservation to separate the carriageways
Central reservation
An area of land that deprecates opposing lanes of traffic
Avoiding tiredness
Don’t drive for more than two hours
Keep fresh air circulating in the car
If you need a break, leave at the next exit. Find a safe and legal place to stop and take a break.