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Attitude Flashcards

1
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  • puffin - red and amber (2)
    green, amber, red, red and amber, green
A
  • pelican - flashing amber (amber WAIT)
    green, amber, red, flashing amber, green
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2
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toucan - cyclists and pedestrians

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3
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Why is it dangerous to travel too close to the vehicle ahead?

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Your view of the road ahead will be restricted

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4
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You are driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?

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Drop back to leave the correct separation distance

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5
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A bus lane on your left shows no times of operation. This means it is

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in operation 24 hours a day

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6
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You should leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front when conditions are

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good
dry

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You are approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. You should

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slow down and prepare to stop

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8
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Which of the following will use blue flashing beacons?

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  • bomb disposal
  • blood transfusion
  • police patrol
  • mountain rescue
  • coastguard
  • ambulance
  • fire engine
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9
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You are in a one-way street and want to turn right. You should position yourself

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in the right-hand lane

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10
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You are driving behind a large goods vehicle. It signals left but steers to the right. You should

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slow down and let the vehicle turn

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11
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A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. Its right-hand indicator is flashing. You should

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slow down and give way if it is safe to do so

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12
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Following this vehicle too closely is unwise because

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Your view ahead is reduced

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13
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What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

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doctors car

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14
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You are driving on a clear night. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use?

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Dipped headlights

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15
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You are driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. The driver behind is trying to overtake. You should

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keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake

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16
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At puffin crossings, which light will not show to a driver?

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flushing amber

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17
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A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

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Slow down and be ready to stop

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18
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You are driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road. You should

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pull in safely when you can, to let following vehicles overtake

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19
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You have a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank. This will

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make roads slippery for other road users

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20
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You are driving at night on an unlit road behind another vehicle. You should

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use dipped beam headlights

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21
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What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

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competitive

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22
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You are approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. The red light will stay on until

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the pedestrians have reached a safe position

23
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A person herding sheep asks you to stop. You should

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stop and switch off your engine

24
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When overtaking a horse and rider you should

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go past slowly and carefully

25
Q

You are waiting in a traffic queue at night. To avoid dazzling following drivers you should

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apply the handbrake only / use the parking brake only

26
Q

The conditions are good and dry. You should use the ‘‘two-second rule’’

A

to keep a safe gap from the vehicle in front

27
Q

You should ONLY flash your headlights to other road users

A

to let them know that you are there

28
Q

Which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians?

A

Toucan

29
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What should you use your horn for?

A

To alert others to your presence

30
Q

A long, heavily-laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do?

A

slow down

31
Q

You are approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction?

A

Slow down and look both ways

32
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A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

A

slow down and be ready to stop

33
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After refuelling your vehicle, what should you do to avoid spillage?

A

check that your filler cap is securely closed

34
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At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing?

A

get ready to go

35
Q

At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal?

A

steady amber

36
Q

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

A

cycles

37
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

38
Q

There’s a bus lane on your left. The signs show no times of operation. What does this mean?

A

operating all the time

39
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What can a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank cause?

A

it can make the road slippery for other road users

40
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What’s the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?

A

4 seconds gap

41
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When should you flash your headlights at other road users?

A

when letting them know that you are there

42
Q

Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?

A

trams

43
Q

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

A

there can be another vehicle coming

44
Q

You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

A

to help other road users what you intend to do

45
Q

You’re approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. What should you do?

A

slow down and prepare to stop

46
Q

You’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights. What should you do?

A

pull over as soon as its safe to do so

47
Q

You’re driving along this road. The red van cuts in close in front of you. What should you do?

A

drop back to leave the correct separation distance

48
Q

You’re driving at night on an unlit road, following another vehicle. What should you do?

A

use dipped headlights

49
Q

You’re driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights. What should you do?

A

allow the vehicle to overtake

50
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You’re in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take?

A

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

51
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You’re in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle?

A

in the right hand lane

52
Q

why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossing?

A

another vehicle may be coming

53
Q

what does tailgating mean?

A

following another vehicle too closely

54
Q

what is the hard shoulder lane used for on a smart motorway

A

for normal driving

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