Chapter 2

Question 1

Good manners on the road

Answer 1

• help other road users by signalling correctly and moving to the correct position at junctions
• if a large vehicle is trying to overtake you but is taking a long time, slow down and let it pass
• if you’re travelling at the speed limit and a driver comes up behind flashing your headlights or trying to overtake, keep a steady course and allow them to overtake. Don’t try to step them- they could become more frustrated
• only sound your horn if there’s danger and you need to let others know you’re there

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Question 2

Driving in the night

Answer 2

• dip the lights when you are following another vehicle
• meeting another vehicle coming towards you
• if you’re queuing in traffic at night, use your handbrake rather than keeping your foot on the brake as brake lights could dazzle drivers behind
• only flash headlights to show other road users you’re there not for priority, impatience or to greet others

Question 3

Handling animals on the road

Answer 3

• keep speed right down
• give them plenty of room
• if road is blocked stop and switch off engine until the road is clear

Question 4

Standing behind vehicle

Answer 4

do not tailgate as this is intimidating and distracting for the road user in front, it is very dangerous and could cause an incident

Question 5

Distances from other vehicles

Answer 5

dry conditions = 2 second gap

wet weather = 4 second gap

Question 6

What to do if another road user is too closely?

Answer 6

gradually increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front, this will give you a greater safety margin. If another road user cuts in front of you, drop back until you’ve restored your safety margin

Question 7

Pelican Crossing

Answer 7

when the amber light flashes give way to pedestrians on the crossing and don’t move off until its clear

Question 8

Puffin Crossing

Answer 8

normal traffic lights

Question 9

Toucan Crossing

Answer 9

Same as puffin but allow cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrains