Alertness Flashcards

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Blind spot

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The area behind you that you’re unable to see in the mirrors

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What are the first 3 things you do before you move off?

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  1. Use mirrors
  2. Check blind spots
  3. Signal if necessary
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2
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Overtaking

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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

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Being seen by others

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Switch on lights when it gets dark (even if street lights aren’t on)

Where you can’t be seen- use horn

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4
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Road signs- what does a circle marking mean?

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Give orders

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5
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Road signs- what does a triangle marking mean?

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Give warnings

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6
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Road signs- what does a rectangle marking mean?

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Give information

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7
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Dual carriageway

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A road that has a central reservation to separate the carriageways

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8
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Central reservation

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An area of land that deprecates opposing lanes of traffic

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9
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Avoiding tiredness

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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.

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