attitude Flashcards

1
Q

what must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?

A

give way to pedestrians already on the crossing

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2
Q

why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

A

another vehicle may be coming

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3
Q

why is it dangerous to drive too close to the vehicle ahead?

A

your view of the road ahead will be restricted

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4
Q

what will happen if you follow [a] vehicle too closely?

A

your view ahead will be reduced

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5
Q

what’s the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?

A

four seconds

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6
Q

you’re being overtaken by a long, heavily laden lorry - what should you do if it’s taking a long time for it to overtake?

A

slow down

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7
Q

which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?

A

bomb disposal

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8
Q

what should you do if you’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights?

A

pull over as soon as it’s safe to do so

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9
Q

what type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

A

doctor’s car

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10
Q

who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

A

tram drivers

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11
Q

on a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?

A

cycles

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12
Q

when should you use your vehicle’s horn?

A

to alert others to your presence

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13
Q

you’re in a one-way street and want to turn right - where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?

A

in the right-hand lane

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14
Q

you wish to turn right ahead - why should you take up the correct position in good time?

A

to help other road users know what you intend to do

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15
Q

you wish to turn right ahead - why should you take up the correct position in good time?

A

to help other road users know what you intend to do

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16
Q

which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across while pedestrians are also crossing?

A

toucan

17
Q

you’re travelling at the legal speed limit - what should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?

A

allow the vehicle to overtake

18
Q

when should you flash your headlights at other road users?

A

when letting them know that you’re there

19
Q

you’re approaching an unmarked crossroads - how should you deal with the junction?

A

slow down and look both ways

20
Q

the conditions are good and dry - when should you use the ‘two-second rule’?

A

when checking your gap from the vehicle in front

21
Q

which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

A

steady amber

22
Q

you’re in a line of traffic - what action should you take if the driver behind is following very closely?

A

slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front

23
Q

you’re driving on a clear night - which lights should you use if the national speed limit applies and there’s a steady stream of oncoming traffic?

A

dipped headlights

24
Q

you’re driving behind a large goods vehicle - what should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?

A

slow down and let the vehicle turn

25
Q

you’re driving along [the] road - what should you do if the [car] cuts in close in front of you?

A

drop back to leave the correct separation distance

26
Q

you’re waiting in a traffic queue at night - how can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?

A

use the parking brake and release the footbrake

27
Q

you’re driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road - what should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?

A

keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake

28
Q

what does it mean if the signs at a bus lane show no times of operation?

A

the lane is in operation 24 hours a day

29
Q

what should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?

A

stop and switch off your engine

30
Q

what should you do when you’re overtaking a horse and rider?

A

go past slowly and carefully

31
Q

you’re approaching a zebra crossing - what should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?

A

slow down and prepare to stop

32
Q

what should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?

A

slow down and be ready to stop

33
Q

you’re approaching a red light at a puffin crossing and pedestrians are at the crossing - when will the red light change?

A

when the pedestrians have cleared the crossing

34
Q

when should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?

A

when it’s dry

35
Q

you’re driving at night on an unlit road - what should you do if you’re following another vehicle?

A

use dipped headlights

36
Q

what should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?

A

pull in when you can to let the vehicles behind overtake

37
Q

you’re driving a car that has a diesel engine - what can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause?

A

it can make the roads slippery for other road users

38
Q

what should you do to avoid fuel spillage?

A

check that your filler cap is securely fastened

39
Q

what style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

A

competitive