Attitude

Question 1

Give priority to emergency vehicles. As well as fire, police and ambulance services what other services may use a blue flashing light?

Answer 1

Coastguard
Bomb disposal
Mountain rescue
Blood transfusion

Doctors may use a green flashing light when answering emergency calls.

Question 2

At unmarked crossroads, no-one has priority. What should you do?

Answer 2

Slow down and look both ways before pulling out.

Question 3

1. Watch out for pedestrians at or approaching a zebra crossing and…
2. If you are approaching a pelican crossing and the amber light is flashing…

Answer 3

1. Be prepared to slow down and stop
   Be patient if they cross slowly
   Don’t encourage them to cross by waving or flashing your headlights there may be another vehicle coming.
2. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing
   Don’t move off until the crossing is clear.

Question 4

What do Toucan crossings allow?

What are puffin crossings?

Answer 4

Cyclists to cross at he same time as pedestrians.

Puffin crossings are electronically controlled. Sensors mean the red light stays on until the person has reached a safe position. There is no flashing amber phase- the sequence follows that of normal traffic lights, eg steady amber light.

Question 5

What does a sign black rhombus sign with 30 on it mean?

Answer 5

Applies to trams only. Give cyclists and motorcyclists extra room where there are tram rails. The slippery rails may be difficult for them to negotiate.

Question 6

Why do large vehicles ‘hog’ the road?

Answer 6

Larger vehicles need more room to manoeuvre. This will affect their position when approaching junctions, especially when Turing left. Keep well back and don’t try to pass them on the left as the rear of the vehicle will cut in.

Question 7

A large vehicle is trying to overtake you, but is taking a long time ; what should you do?

Answer 7

Slow down and let them pass. They’ll need more time to pass you than a car would.

Question 8

What do you do if you are travelling the speed limit and a driver comes up behind flashing their headlights or trying to overtake?

Answer 8

Keep a steady course and allow them to overtake. Don’t try to stop them; they could become more frustrated - and then dangerous.

Question 9

When do you flash your headlights?

Answer 9

Only flash your headlights to show other road users you’re there. It’s not a signal to show priority or impatience, nor to greet others.

Question 10

Why is diesel fuel particularly dangerous when spilt?

Answer 10

It is slippery. Take care when refuelling as there may be spilt fuel on the ground or near the pump. Fuel contamination on shoes may cause them to slip when using foot pedals. To avoid spillage after refuelling, make sure your filler cap is securely fastened.

Question 11

Keep a safe distance from a vehicle in front.
In good dry conditions how long a gap should you leave?
And in wet conditions?

Answer 11

2 second gap in dry

4 second gap in wet

Question 12

Tailgating (driving too close to the vehicle in front) is:

Answer 12

• very dangerous

- intimidating for the driver in front

Question 13

When behind a large vehicle you should…

Answer 13

Keep well back - to see further down the road and be prepared for any hazards.

Question 14

If the road user behind is following too closely you should…

Answer 14

Slow down to increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front. This will give you a greater safety margin should traffic slow down or stop.

If another road user cuts in front of you, drop back until you’ve restored your safety margin