Attitude

Question 1

If you encounter horses / livestock, you should :

Answer 1

• When passing horses, it is important to keep your speed down and allow plenty of room between the horse and vehicle.
• When encountering livestock, you should stop and switch off your engine until the road is clear.

Question 2

If you are driving a slow moving vehicle in a queue you should :

Answer 2

• pull over as soon as you can
• let the traffic pass

Question 3

What gap should you leave between cars?

Answer 3

• 2 seconds
• 4 seconds in wet conditions

Question 4

What should you do if you are being tailgated?

Answer 4

• gradually slow down to increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front

Question 5

When should you sound your horn?

Answer 5

• if there’s danger
• to inform other road users of your presence

Question 6

How do you avoid dazzling other drivers at night ?

Answer 6

• dip your lights when following/meeting another vehicle
• use your handbrake not your foot brake when queuing

Question 7

What vehicles should you always give priority to?

Answer 7

• emergency vehicles with a blue/green light
• busses pulling out of a bus lane (when it is safe)
• any vehicle indicated to have road priority by signage

Question 8

When there are pedestrians at a zebra crossing, you should :

Answer 8

• Be prepared to slow down and stop.
• Be patient if they cross slowly or hesitantly.
• Don’t encourage them to cross by waving or flashing your headlights – there may be another vehicle coming.

Question 9

If there is an amber light on a pelican crossing you should :

Answer 9

• Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing.
• Don’t move off until the crossing is completely clear.

Question 10

How do Puffin / Toucan crossings work?

Answer 10

• Puffin crossings are electronically controlled. Sensors ensure that the red light shows until the pedestrian has safely crossed the road and the crossing is clear. They have a steady amber light, just like normal traffic lights.
• Toucan crossings work in a similar way to puffin crossings, but unlike the others, they allow cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrians.

Question 11

When should I flash my headlights?

Answer 11

• Only to show others you are there, not to signal priority/ impatience or as a greeting

Question 12

When should I flash my headlights?

Answer 12

• Only to show others you are there, not to signal priority/ impatience or as a greeting