CASE STUDIES Flashcards
you have a two-hour drive to make on a motorway. you have a cold and your nose is slightly blocked. you take an off-the-shelf cold remedy to help reduce the symptoms. it’s a cold and dull day, and the car heater is on. you also turn on your dipped headlights an hour into the boring journey, you begin to feel drowsy.
what information should you check on the medication?
information about the medicine causing drowsiness
you have a two-hour drive to make on a motorway. you have a cold and your nose is slightly blocked. you take an off-the-shelf cold remedy to help reduce the symptoms. it’s a cold and dull day, and the car heater is on. you also turn on your dipped headlights an hour into the boring journey, you begin to feel drowsy
why would you be using lights in the daylight?
to maximise your visibility to others
you have a two-hour drive to make on a motorway. you have a cold and your nose is slightly blocked. you take an off-the-shelf cold remedy to help reduce the symptoms. it’s a cold and dull day, and the car heater is on. you also turn on your dipped headlights an hour into the boring journey, you begin to feel drowsy
how does this journey affect you?
you become drowsy
you have a two-hour drive to make on a motorway. you have a cold and your nose is slightly blocked. you take an off-the-shelf cold remedy to help reduce the symptoms. it’s a cold and dull day, and the car heater is on. you also turn on your dipped headlights an hour into the boring journey, you begin to feel drowsy
what should you do about your condition?
stop in a service area, drink a caffeinated drink and then rest
you have a two-hour drive to make on a motorway. you have a cold and your nose is slightly blocked. you take an off-the-shelf cold remedy to help reduce the symptoms. it’s a cold and dull day, and the car heater is on. you also turn on your dipped headlights an hour into the boring journey, you begin to feel drowsy
how could you help yourself stay alert in the short term?
open the window
you’re driving in heavy traffic. it has rained, but now bright sun is causing glare on the wet road. a car overtakes, then pulls back sharply into the traffic just in front of you. further on, there’s a roundabout with two lanes on approach. you need to take the first exit turning left. a large vehicle in front signals left but straddles both lanes. the traffic is still heavy, and there’s a zebra crossing up ahead. people are waiting to cross.
if affected by the road conditions, how should you react?
slow down and, if necessary, stop
you’re driving in heavy traffic. it has rained, but now bright sun is causing glare on the wet road. a car overtakes, then pulls back sharply into the traffic just in front of you. further on, there’s a roundabout with two lanes on approach. you need to take the first exit turning left. a large vehicle in front signals left but straddles both lanes. the traffic is still heavy, and there’s a zebra crossing up ahead. people are waiting to cross.
what should you do about the overtaking vehicle?
remain calm, slow down and increase the gap
you’re driving in heavy traffic. it has rained, but now bright sun is causing glare on the wet road. a car overtakes, then pulls back sharply into the traffic just in front of you. further on, there’s a roundabout with two lanes on approach. you need to take the first exit turning left. a large vehicle in front signals left but straddles both lanes. the traffic is still heavy, and there’s a zebra crossing up ahead. people are waiting to cross.
how should you be positioned as you approach the roundabout?
in the left-hand lane while signalling left
you’re driving in heavy traffic. it has rained, but now bright sun is causing glare on the wet road. a car overtakes, then pulls back sharply into the traffic just in front of you. further on, there’s a roundabout with two lanes on approach. you need to take the first exit turning left. a large vehicle in front signals left but straddles both lanes. the traffic is still heavy, and there’s a zebra crossing up ahead. people are waiting to cross.
why is the large vehicle taking this position?
the vehicle needs more room to turn
you’re driving in heavy traffic. it has rained, but now bright sun is causing glare on the wet road. a car overtakes, then pulls back sharply into the traffic just in front of you. further on, there’s a roundabout with two lanes on approach. you need to take the first exit turning left. a large vehicle in front signals left but straddles both lanes. the traffic is still heavy, and there’s a zebra crossing up ahead. people are waiting to cross.
what should you do at the zebra crossing?
stop and wait for the pedestrians to cross
you drive through the city centre, choosing to travel outside the rush hour. in the city, there are double red lines along the roadside. later, you reach a major junction. the traffic lights aren’t working but there are very few vehicles on the road. at work, you have to park on the roadside. when parking, your steering feels a little heavy. you pick up your laptop to take to work and lock the car. you leave your camera on the back seat.
what effect could your choice of travel time have on your journey?
reduced travel time
you drive through the city centre, choosing to travel outside the rush hour. in the city, there are double red lines along the roadside. later, you reach a major junction. the traffic lights aren’t working but there are very few vehicles on the road. at work, you have to park on the roadside. when parking, your steering feels a little heavy. you pick up your laptop to take to work and lock the car. you leave your camera on the back seat.
what do the red lines mean?
no stopping at any time
you drive through the city centre, choosing to travel outside the rush hour. in the city, there are double red lines along the roadside. later, you reach a major junction. the traffic lights aren’t working but there are very few vehicles on the road. at work, you have to park on the roadside. when parking, your steering feels a little heavy. you pick up your laptop to take to work and lock the car. you leave your camera on the back seat.
what should you do at the traffic lights?
proceed with care, as with an unmarked junction
you drive through the city centre, choosing to travel outside the rush hour. in the city, there are double red lines along the roadside. later, you reach a major junction. the traffic lights aren’t working but there are very few vehicles on the road. at work, you have to park on the roadside. when parking, your steering feels a little heavy. you pick up your laptop to take to work and lock the car. you leave your camera on the back seat.
what could be affecting your steering?
tyres that are under-inflated
you drive through the city centre, choosing to travel outside the rush hour. in the city, there are double red lines along the roadside. later, you reach a major junction. the traffic lights aren’t working but there are very few vehicles on the road. at work, you have to park on the roadside. when parking, your steering feels a little heavy. you pick up your laptop to take to work and lock the car. you leave your camera on the back seat.
what should you do with your camera?
lock it away securely out of sight
you have a short but essential journey to make. it’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. it’s very cold and snow is falling. your tyres are making almost no sound. on turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. further on, there a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.
what should you do in such weather conditions?
allow more time
you have a short but essential journey to make. it’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. it’s very cold and snow is falling. your tyres are making almost no sound. on turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. further on, there a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.
how should you brake under the conditions described?
slowly and heavily
you have a short but essential journey to make. it’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. it’s very cold and snow is falling. your tyres are making almost no sound. on turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. further on, there a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.
what does the lack of tyre noise indicate?
the road could be icy
you have a short but essential journey to make. it’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. it’s very cold and snow is falling. your tyres are making almost no sound. on turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. further on, there a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.
what should you do in the skid described?
steer gently to the right
you have a short but essential journey to make. it’s early morning and the roads are icy in places. it’s very cold and snow is falling. your tyres are making almost no sound. on turning left, the back of your vehicle slides a little to the right. further on, there a slow-moving vehicle spreading salt on the road.
what colour beacon would this slow-moving vehicle have?
amber
