attitude Flashcards
what should you do when passing horses?
keep your speed down, and give them plenty of room
what should you do if there are animals like sheep on the road?
take care, and stop and switch off engine if necessary.
what should you do if driving a slow-moving vehicle?
pull over as soon as you can safely, let traffic pass
how can you help other road users?
signal correctly, and take up correct positions at junctions/one way systems. If you want to turn right get into right-hand lane.
what is a safe distance from car in front in normal (dry conditions) ?
a two-second gap
safe distance from car in front in wet weather?
a four-second gap
why is tailgating bad?
very dangerous, and intimidating for the driver in front
what should you do if someone is tailgating?
slow down to increase gap between you and vehicle in front, will ensure safety should traffic ahead slow/stop.
when should you dip your lights at night?
following another vehicle, meeting another vehicle. If you’re queuing in traffic at night, use your parking brake (handbrake). Keep your foot on the brake cld dazzle the drivers behind you.
what should you do when an emergency vehicles?
pull over and let them through
unmarked cross roads?
no one has priority- slow down and look both ways before pulling out.
what should you do at a zebra crossing?
prepare to slow down and stop, be patient with slowness, do not encourage them to cross by waving or flashing headlights.
if you’re approaching a pelican crossing and the amber light is flashing?
- give way to pedestrians on the crossing
- do not move off until the crossing is clear.
which vehicles have priority?
emergency vehicles-
should you give priority to buses pulling out from bus stops?
yes - as long as you can do so safely.
