Alertness Flashcards
Before you overtake, what should you check?
It’s safe, legal and necessary
You have enough time to complete overtaking maneuver
If you can’t be seen on a hump bridge what should you do to let others know you’re coming?
Use your horn
What’s the rule for composing behind a large vehicle?
If you can’t see their mirrors from behind, they can’t see you
What does a give eat sign warn you?
There’s a junction ahead so you can slow in good time
What’s a dual carriage way?
A road that has a central reservation to separate carriageways
What’s central reservation?
An area of land that separates opposing lanes of traffic
It’s more difficult to anticipate road conditions when…
- the weather is wet or windy
- the light is poor
- the traffic volume is heavy
- the route you’re driving is new to you
List the most vulnerable road users to be aware of
Pedestrians
Cyclists
Motor cyclists
Horrors
Strategies for avoiding accidents due to tiredness
Don’t drive continuously for more than 2 hours
Keep fresh air circulating
Find a safe legal place to stop and rest
At 60 mph, how far will your vehicle travel in one second?
27 meters
What should you do if you have to break suddenly in a wet road?
Keep hands on steering wheel
What should you do when moving off from behind a parked car?
Check interior and exterior lights
When do windscreen pillars obstruct your view?
At vends and junctions
If you can’t see clearly behind you when reversing what should you do?
Ask someone to guide you
What should you be particularly aware of if a windscreen pillar is obstructing your views?
Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists
