Attitude Flashcards
What style of driving causes increase risk for everyone?
Competitive
What should you do if someone pulls out in front of you at a junction?
Slow down and do not get annoyed
What should you do to let road users know what you are planning?
Signalling correctly and moving to the correct position ta junctions.
What should you do if you want to turn right?
Get into the right hand lane well before the junction
What is the problem of a badly positioned vehicle?
Could obstruct traffic behind it
What should you do if you’re driving a slow vehicle and there’s a long queue?
Pull over as soon as you can safely and let the traffic pass
What should you do if a large vehicle is trying to overtake you but is taking a long time?
Slow down and let it pass
What should you do if you are travelling at the speed limit and a vehicle behind is flashing their headlights or trying to overtake?
Keep a steady course and allow them to overtake
When should you use your horn?
If there’s danger and you need to let others know you’re there
When should you dip your headlights at night?
Following another vehicle
meeting another vehicle coming towards you
What should you do if you’re queueing at night?
Use your handbrake rather than keeping your foot on the break
When should you flash your headlights?
To show other vehicles that your are there
What should you do when passing horses?
keep your speed down and keep plenty of room
What to do if the road is blocked by animals
Stop and switch off your engine until the road is clear
What is the problem with tailgating?
Intimidating and distracting to other vehicles
Dangerous - can cause an incident if vehicle in front stops suddenly
Another problem with tailgating
You can see less of the road ahead
How much distance should you leave between vehicles in dry weather?
2 second gap
How much distance should you leave between vehicles in wet weather?
4 second gap
What to do if the vehicle behind is too close?
Slow down gradually so it leaves more space between you and the vehicle in front
What should you do if another vehicle cuts in front of you?
Drop back until you have restored your safety margin
How to give priority to emergency vehicles
pull over to let them through as soon as you can legally and safely
What should you do at unmarked crossroads?
Look both ways and only emerge into a junction when it is safe
What should you do if you approach a pelican crossing and the light is flashing amber?
Give way to pedestrians at the crossing
Do not move until the crossing is clear
