Alertness

Question 1

Oservation: Before carrying out a manoeuvre, what are the three things you should do?

Answer 1

1) Use MIRRORS
2) LOOK around
3) SIGNAL if necessary

Question 2

Before you overtake, be sure you…

Answer 2

1) Have ENOUGH TIME to do the manoeuvre safely

2) have a CLEAR VIEW of the road ahead

Question 3

When its dark/you can’t be seen, you can…

Answer 3

1) SWITCH ON YOUR LIGHTS

2) consider using your HORN

Question 4

What do you do when you can’t see behind you when reversing?

Answer 4

ASK a reliable person to guide you

Question 5

What do you do if your view is obstructed by parked cars when emerging from a junction?

Answer 5

1) Move FORWARD SLOWLY and carefully until you can get a proper view.

Question 6

Anticipation and Awareness: With road signs and markings, you should …

Answer 6

1) Follow their advice

2) Slow down in necessary

Question 7

When turning right onto a dual carriageway, first check that..

Answer 7

1) The CENTRAL RESERVATION is wide enough for your vehicle.

Question 8

Why must you stay well back when following a large vehicle?

Answer 8

1) Will help the driver see you in the mirrors

2) Helps you see the road ahead much clearly

Question 9

Other vulnerable road users like:

Answer 9

1) Pedestrains (hidden/appraoching a crossing)
2) Cyclists (always pass slowly and leave plenty of room)
3) Motorcyclists (who may be obscured by your windscreen pillar)

Question 10

You may have to stop quickly at an emergency. So,…

Answer 10

KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL AS YOU BRAKE to KEEP CONTROL of your vehicle.

Question 11

Concentration: Always plan your journey ahead so…

Answer 11

1) You know what route to take

2) Have regular rest stops

Question 12

If youre tired, you wont be able to concentrate properly and its easier to be sleepy on a motorway. The advice is to…

Answer 12

1) Not drive continuously for MORE THAN two hours
2) ensure you have a supply of FRESH AIR
3) Leave at next exit if you feel tired and nap:)

Question 13

Distraction and Boredom: Four things that can distract you while driving

Answer 13

1) Objects hanging in the car
2) turning on the radio/inserting a CD
3) looking at a map
4) talking into a microphone

Question 14

before making a U-turn, you should..

Answer 14

look over shoulder for a final check

Question 15

Turning right on a dual carriageway. What should i do before emerging?

Answer 15

Make sure you leave ENOUGH ROOM for a vehicle behind.