Alertness Flashcards
What does this curved arrow road marking mean?
Overtaking traffic should move back to the left
Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?
To make you aware of your speed
You’re travelling along this road. How should you pass the cyclist?
Leave them plenty of room as you pass
You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?
Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
What should you do before making a U-turn?
Look over your shoulder for a final check
Where should you avoid overtaking?
Approaching a dip in the road
What should you do if your mobile phone rings while you’re driving or riding?
Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place
What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
Be ready to stop
What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?
Use the mirrors
You’re following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
You’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors
Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind
You’re waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?
Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
There are objects hanging from your interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard
Your view could be obstructed
Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?
So others can see you more easily
What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?
Using a mobile phone
You’re driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?
When you’ve parked safely
You’re driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
Keep both hands on the steering wheel
What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
Look around before moving off
When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
When you’re approaching bends and junctions
What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing?
Ask someone to guide you
What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?
An area not visible to the driver
What’s likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you’re driving?
It will divert your attention
How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (satnav) system doesn’t distract you when you’re driving?
Set it before starting your journey
You’re on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?
Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
You’re waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?
Motorcyclists
What should you do as you approach this bridge?
Slow down
