Attitude Flashcards
At a pelican crossing, what must you do when the amber light is flashing
Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings
Another vehicle may be coming
What does ‘tailgating’ mean
Following another vehicle too closely
Why is it unwise to follow a van/lorry too closely
Your view will be reduced
What is the minimum time gap you should leave when following a vehicle on a wet road
Four seconds (double 2 for dry)
A long, heavily laden lorry is taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do
Slow down
Which vehicle will use a blue flashing beacon
Bomb disposal
You’re being followed by an ambulance showing flashing blue lights. What should you do
Pull over as soon as it’s safe to do so
What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon
Doctor’s car
Who should obey diamond-shaped traffic signs
Tram drivers
On a road where trams operate, which of these vehicles will be most at risk from the tram trails
Cycles
What should you use your horn for
To alert others of your presence
You’re in a one-way street and want to turn right. There are two lanes. Where should you position your vehicle
In the right hand lane
You wish to turn right ahead. Why should you take up the position in good time
To help other road users know what you are going to do
At which type of crossing are cyclists allowed to ride across with pedestrians
Toucan
You’re driving at the legal speed limit. A vehicle comes up quickly behind you, flashing its headlights. What should you do
Allow the vehicle to overtake
When should you flash your headlights at other road users
When letting them know that you’re there
You’re approaching an unmarked crossroads. How should you deal with this type of junction
Slow down and look both ways
The conditions are good and dry. When should you use the ‘two second rule’
When checking your gap from the vehicle in front
At a puffin crossing, which colour follows the green signal
Steady amber
You’re in a line of traffic. The driver behind you is following very closely. What action should you take
Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between you and the gap between you and the vehicle in front
You’re driving on a clear night. There’s a steady stream of oncoming traffic. The national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use
Dipped headlights
You’re driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right
Slow down and let the vehicle turn
A van cuts in close in front of you
Drop back to leave the correct separation distance
You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. How can you avoid dazzling drivers behind you
Use the parking brake only
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
There’s a bus lane on your left. The signs show no times of operation. What does this mean
The lane is in operation 24 hours a day
What should you do when a person herding sheep asks you to stop
Stop and switch off your engine
What should you do when you’re overtaking a horse and rider
Go past slowly and carefully
You’re approaching a zebra crossing. Pedestrians are waiting to cross. What should you do
Slow down and prepare to stop
A vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do
Slow down and be ready to stop
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
Which instrument panel warning light would show that headlights are on full beam
Half oval with horizontal lines going out to left
In which conditions should you leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front
good
You’re driving at night on an unlit road, following another vehicle. What should you do
Use dipped headlights
You’re driving a slow-moving vehicle on a narrow, winding road. What should you do
Pull in when you can, to let following vehicles overtake
What can a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank cause
It can make the road slippery for other road users
After refuelling your vehicle, what should you do to avoid spillage
Check that your filler cap is securely fastened
What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone
Competitive
