Being prepared for mistakes

Question 1

Being prepared for other drivers’ mistakes

Answer 1

Being prepared for mistakes is an important part of being a good driver.

This can be the difference between having a serious crash and a minor one. It could even help you avoid a crash altogether.

Good drivers are prepared for other drivers’ mistakes.

They slow down when there are lots of hazards or poor driving conditions.
They keep a safe following distance by using the 2-second rule or the 4-second rule.
They look 12 seconds ahead of their car to check for hazards. That helps them get ready to react if they need to.
They check for clues about what other drivers are going to do, rather than just relying on indicators.

Question 2

Slow down when passing parked cars

Answer 2

This means you’ll have more time to react if driver pulls out with little or no warning.

Question 3

Always check your blind spots

Answer 3

If you know what’s happening around your car, you’re less likely to hurt yourself or someone else.

And remember to scan for hazards.

Question 4

Don’t enter a roundabout until you;re sure the way is clear.

Answer 4

Then, if a driver forgets to indicate or doesn’t indicate properly,you’ll prevent a dangerous situation from happening.

Question 5

Choose gaps in traffic carefully

Answer 5

Choose a gap that’ big enough to pull into traffic saftely.

If you choose a gap that’s too small, you could cause a crash.

Question 6

Check there’s space for your car at the intersections.

Answer 6

Check there’s space for your car on the other side of an intersation. If you end up stopped in the middle of it, you could be in the way of oncomming traffic.

Question 7

Mistakes and your attitude

Answer 7

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