Attitude

Question 1

What should you do when passing a horse rider?

Answer 1

Keep your speed down and give them plenty of room

Question 2

What should you do if animals like sheep are crossing the road?

Answer 2

Stop and switch the engine off if asked to do so. Don’t rev or make any loud noises to scare them

Question 3

What should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle?

Answer 3

Be considerate of traffic and if there’s a lot pull over safely and let traffic pass

Question 4

What second gap do you leave in dry conditions?

Answer 4

A 2-second gap

Question 5

What second gap do you use in wet conditions?

Answer 5

A 4-second gap

Question 6

What is tailgating?

Answer 6

when you drive too close to the vehicle in front. it is very dangerous and intimidating

Question 7

What should you do if someone is tailgating you?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What should you do if a road user cuts in front of you?

Answer 8

Look in the mirrors and then slowly drop back until; the safety margin is restored

Question 9

When should you sound your horn?

Answer 9

When there’s danger or you need to let others know that you are there. Don’t sound it through impatience

Question 10

What should you make sure your lights don’t do at night?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What should you do if you are in traffic at night?

Answer 11

Use your handbrake and not the footbrake because you could dazzle drivers behind you

Question 12

Which emergency vehicles have priority?

Answer 12

• Firetruck
• Ambulance
• Police
• Coastguard
• Bomb disposal
• Mountain rescue
• Blood transfusion
• Doctors can use green flashing lights when answering an emergency call

Question 13

What should you do when there’s an emergency vehicle?

Answer 13

Pullover and let them through legally and safely

Question 14

Who has priority between you and a bus pulling out of a bus lane?

Answer 14

The bus has priority so you should let it go safely

Question 15

Who has priority at an unmarked crossroads?

Answer 15

No one so you should slow down and carefully pull out once you have looked both ways

Question 16

What should you do when you approach a zebra crossing?

Answer 16

• Slow down and stop if you see a pedestrian

- Be patient if they cross slowly, don’t encourage them or flash headlights

Question 17

What is a pelican crossing and what are the rules?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What is a puffin crossing and what are the rules?

Answer 18

Same as pelican, only the pelican uses set timings, and the puffin uses sensors

Question 19

What is a toucan crossing and what are the rules?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What should you do if a large vehicle is trying to overtake you but is taking a long time?

Answer 20

Slow down and let them pass

Question 21

What should you do if you are travelling the speed limit and someone is tailgating you?

Answer 21

Keep a steady course and allow them to overtake you

Question 22

When should you flash headlights?

Answer 22

When you want to let a driver know you are there. Not for greeting or impatience or priority

Question 23

Why is diesel dangerous when spilt?

Answer 23

It’s slippery so take care when refuelling in case you contaminate your shoes as they could slip on the gas pedal.

Question 24

How do you avoid fuel spillage?

Answer 24

Make sure the filler cap is securely fastened

Question 25

What is the maximum alcohol limit?

Answer 25

80 milligrams