CERAD EXAM 3 - Principles of safe overtaking Flashcards

1
Q

Stages of a 3 stage overtake

A

following position
overtaking position
overtaking

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2
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What is the following stage? (3-stage overtake)

A

When it is unsafe to overtake immediatley, reduce speed and follow at a safe distance

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3
Q

What is the Overtaking Position stage? (3-stage overtake)

A

close some of the distance to the vheicle ahead and position for the best possible view

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4
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What is the Overtaking stage? (3-stage overtake)

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Move horizontally to the right and re-assess saftey, if safe to do-so, accelerate past

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5
Q

checks before overtaking Rule 162 (3)

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The road is clear ahead
No one is overtaking you
Suitable gap infront of the road user

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6
Q

When can you pass on the left?

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If a queue in thr right lane is moving slower than you are

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7
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Distance to leave cyclist

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1.5m up to 30mph, more above this speed

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8
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Overtkaing Horsies , distance and speed

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2m and 10mph or less

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9
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factors to consider about your vehicle before overtaking (5)

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Are you familiar with the vehicles capabilities
Will it give enough acceleration
Can you legally achieve the speed required
Capabilities in relation to other road user
Load

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10
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Options to improve perfomance when overtaking in an auto vehicle

A

Kick Down
Manual Gear Selection

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11
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What I NEED to consider when deciding to overtake (3)

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Do I need to
is it safe
Is my vehicle capable

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12
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Considerations regarding the vehicle in front (4)

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Is the driver aware of me
Can you predict the drivers response
Dose its load prevent anyones visibility
is it LHD?

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13
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Considerations regarding single carriageway overtaking (4)

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Do I need to
How will I assess speed of oncoming vehicles
checked for peds, cyclists and other hazards
Will i be in the path of oncoming vehicles

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14
Q

What to do in a bend where a large vehicle blocks your view?

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Hold position until view is clear and the vehicle does not need to move out

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15
Q

Human factors in overtaking (3)

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what human factors affect my ability to percieve hazards
What factors could impede my ability to overtake safley (red mist etc)
Does my prupose of the jounrey effect my decision to overtake?

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16
Q

overtaking in ERD, what do you need to see first

A

2 signs that the driver has seen you

17
Q

Approaching obstructed roudabout ERD, what do you need to do (3 opitons)

A
  • Turn off warning equip
  • Straddle lanes and part the waves
  • Use opposing carriageway
18
Q

Vulnerable road users to consider when overtaking ERD

A

Cyclists
Motorcyclists
Pedestrians
Animals