Attitude Flashcards
(39 cards)
You’re travelling along a single-track road. There’s a passing place on your right. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming towards you?
Wait opposite the passing place.
What must you do when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing.
What’s the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road?
Four seconds.
When should you leave a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front?
When it’s dry.
You’re driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?
Keep a steady course and allow the driver behind to overtake.
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 approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. When will the red light change?
When the pedestrians have cleared the crossing.
You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you?
Use the parking brake and release the footbrake.
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 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.
Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs?
Tram drivers.
You’re driving behind a heavy goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?
Slow down and let the vehicle turn.
What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?
Competitive.
Which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?
Steady amber.
Which type of crossing allows cyclists to ride across with pedestrians?
Toucan.
What should you do if you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow winding road?
Pull in when you can, to let the vehicles behind overtake.
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.
When should you flash your headlights at other road users?
When letting them know that you’re there.
You’re driving along this road. What should you do if the red car cuts in close in front of you?
Drop back to leave the correct separation distance.
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’re approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with the junction?
Slow down and look both ways
What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop?
Stop and switch off your engine
What should you do if a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?
Slow down and be ready to stop
What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
Doctors car.
