Chapter 2 - The System Of Car Control

Question 1

What is the System of Car Control?

Answer 1

Aims to prevent collisions by providing a systematic approach to hazards.

A methodical way of processing information, applying observation and anticipation so that you can recognise and navigate hazards safely.

Question 2

What is a hazard?

Answer 2

A hazard is anything that is an actual or potential danger.

Question 3

The system of car control consists of processing information and four phases…

Answer 3

1) Position
2) Speed
3) Gear
4) Acceleration

Question 4

Information consists of…

Answer 4

TUG

Take - information to plan your driving.

Use - information to plan your driving.

Give - information whenever other road users could benefit from it.

Question 5

What situations are brake / gear overlap appropriate?

Answer 5

1) Going Downhill.

2) Low Speed turns with traffic close behind.

3) Sharp turns with traffic close behind.

Question 6

What situations are brake / gear overlap appropriate?

Answer 6

1) Going Downhill.

2) Low Speed turns with traffic close behind.

3) Sharp turns with traffic close behind.