attitude Flashcards
what must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
another vehicle may be coming
why is it dangerous to drive too close to the vehicle ahead?
your view of the road ahead will be restricted
what will happen if you follow [a] vehicle too closely?
your view ahead will be reduced
what’s the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?
four seconds
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?
slow down
which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon?
bomb disposal
what should you do if you’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights?
pull over as soon as it’s safe to do so
what type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
doctor’s car
who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?
tram drivers
on a road where trams operate, which vehicles will be most at risk from the tram rails?
cycles
when should you use your vehicle’s horn?
to alert others to your presence
you’re in a one-way street and want to turn right - where should you position your vehicle when there are two lanes?
in the right-hand lane
you wish to turn right ahead - why should you take up the correct position in good time?
to help other road users know what you intend to do
you wish to turn right ahead - why should you take up the correct position in good time?
to help other road users know what you intend to do
which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across while pedestrians are also crossing?
toucan
you’re travelling at the legal speed limit - what should you do if the vehicle behind approaches quickly, flashing its headlights?
allow the vehicle to overtake
when should you flash your headlights at other road users?
when letting them know that you’re there
you’re approaching an unmarked crossroads - how should you deal with the junction?
slow down and look both ways
the conditions are good and dry - when should you use the ‘two-second rule’?
when checking your gap from the vehicle in front
which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?
steady amber
you’re in a line of traffic - what action should you take if the driver behind is following very closely?
slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front
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?
dipped headlights
you’re driving behind a large goods vehicle - what should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?
slow down and let the vehicle turn
