Attitude Flashcards
What should you do when passing a horse rider?
Keep your speed down and give them plenty of room
What should you do if animals like sheep are crossing the road?
Stop and switch the engine off if asked to do so. Don’t rev or make any loud noises to scare them
What should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle?
Be considerate of traffic and if there’s a lot pull over safely and let traffic pass
What second gap do you leave in dry conditions?
A 2-second gap
What second gap do you use in wet conditions?
A 4-second gap
What is tailgating?
when you drive too close to the vehicle in front. it is very dangerous and intimidating
What should you do if someone is tailgating you?
Gradually slow down to increase the gap between you and the car in front. This increases the safety margin in case of traffic ahead suddenly slows down or a hazard appears
What should you do if a road user cuts in front of you?
Look in the mirrors and then slowly drop back until; the safety margin is restored
When should you sound your horn?
When there’s danger or you need to let others know that you are there. Don’t sound it through impatience
What should you make sure your lights don’t do at night?
Dazzle others which is when you shine the light in their eyes so they can’t see. Make sure to dip them when you are following a vehicle or driving past one on the other side of the road
What should you do if you are in traffic at night?
Use your handbrake and not the footbrake because you could dazzle drivers behind you
Which emergency vehicles have priority?
- Firetruck
- Ambulance
- Police
- Coastguard
- Bomb disposal
- Mountain rescue
- Blood transfusion
- Doctors can use green flashing lights when answering an emergency call
What should you do when there’s an emergency vehicle?
Pullover and let them through legally and safely
Who has priority between you and a bus pulling out of a bus lane?
The bus has priority so you should let it go safely
Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?
No one so you should slow down and carefully pull out once you have looked both ways
What should you do when you approach a zebra crossing?
- Slow down and stop if you see a pedestrian
- Be patient if they cross slowly, don’t encourage them or flash headlights
What is a pelican crossing and what are the rules?
The one with the traffic lights and button for pedestrians. A flashing amber light will appear for drivers when the man is green for pedestrians and drivers must remain stationary. Don’t move until the crossing is clear
What is a puffin crossing and what are the rules?
Same as pelican, only the pelican uses set timings, and the puffin uses sensors
What is a toucan crossing and what are the rules?
This is the same as puffin or pelican only it allows cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrians so they don’t have to dismount
What should you do if a large vehicle is trying to overtake you but is taking a long time?
Slow down and let them pass
What should you do if you are travelling the speed limit and someone is tailgating you?
Keep a steady course and allow them to overtake you
When should you flash headlights?
When you want to let a driver know you are there. Not for greeting or impatience or priority
Why is diesel dangerous when spilt?
It’s slippery so take care when refuelling in case you contaminate your shoes as they could slip on the gas pedal.
How do you avoid fuel spillage?
Make sure the filler cap is securely fastened
What is the maximum alcohol limit?
80 milligrams
