Alertness practice questions Flashcards
Where should you avoid overtaking?
When approaching a dip in the road
What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?
Look around before moving off
You are following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
You’ll give the driver chance to see you in the mirrors
You are 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
What are the yellow lines printed across the road for?
To make you aware of your speed
You are 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
You are driving along a single carriage way, how should you pass a cyclist on your left?
Leave them plenty of room as you pass
Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts getting dark?
So others can see you more easily
Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?
To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind
What is most likely to distract you while driving?
Using a mobile phone
When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction of view?
When approaching bends and junctions
What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind you when reversing?
Ask someone to guide you
You are 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 are 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 slowing down or stopping your vehicle?
Use the mirrors
How can you make sure a satnav doesn’t distract you while you’re driving?
Set it up before starting your journey
What should you do if your phone rings while driving or riding?
Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place
What is likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while driving?
It will divert your attention
What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?
An area not visible to the driver
What should you do as you approach a small bridge with a sign reading ‘oncoming vehicles in middle of road’?
Slow down
What should you do when approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?
Be ready to stop
You are waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?
Motorcyclists
on a single carriageway, what does a curved arrow on the other side of the road pointing to the left mean?
Overtaking vehicles should return to the left
