Attitude Flashcards
What should you do when passing horses?
Keep your speed down
Give them plenty of room
What should you do when passing sheep?
Take care
Stop and switch off your engine if prompted
What should you do if you’re driving a slow moving vehicle?
Consider other drivers, if there’s a long queue:
Pull over as soon as you can do safely
Let the traffic pass
How can you help other road users?
Using the right signals, taking the correct positions in junctions and one way systems
In dry weather what gap should you leave?
A two second gap
In wet weather what gap should you leave?
A four second gap
What should you do if another road user is too close to you?
Gradually slow down and increase the gap
What should you do if another road user cuts in front of you?
Drop back until you’ve restored your safety margin
When should you use your horn
To alert others that you’re there in danger
When should you dip your lights at night?
Following another vehicle
Meeting another vehicle
What brake should you use at night if queuing in traffic?
Your parking brake (handbrake), keeping your foot on the brake could dazzle drivers behind you
What vehicles should you give priority to?
Emergency vehicles
What services might also use a blue light, alongside police ambulance and fire services?
Coastguard
Bomb disposal
Mountain rescue
Blood transfusion
What vehicle might use green flashing lights?
Doctors when answering an emergency call
Do buses have priority?
When pulling out from bus stops, yes.
