Corrective or Emergency Action Flashcards
On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?
When slowing down quickly because of danger ahead.
When vehicle has broken down.
What should a driver do to reduce the risk of neck injury in a rear-end collision?
Use a properly adjusted head restraint.
What should a driver do if they get a tyre blow-out on the road?
Apply the footbrake gently and bring the vehicle to a halt.
How are emergency vehicles identified?
By flashing red or blue lights.
When is jack-kniffing most likely to occur?
When trying to reduce speed sharply while travelling downhill.
When driving a tractor and trailer, what should the driver do on entering a roundabout to avoid possible roll-over?
Reduce speed.
What does using the vehicle’s hazard warning lights allow a driver to do?
To warn other road users that the vehicle is broken down.
When is a tractor most likely to overturn?
When turning sharply.
Which vehicle is exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency?
Fire brigade.
Ambulance.
Garda.
What action should a driver take when they notice flashing blue lights in the rear view mirror?
Move to the left, reduce speed and allow the vehicle to pass.
What should a driver do when they see road works machinery with amber flashing lights up ahead?
Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary.
What action should a driver take when they meet a vehicle with flashing blue lights?
Move to the left, reduce speed and stop if necessary.
A driver has stalled in the middle of an unguarded level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell is ringing. What should the driver do?
Walk clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that the trains can be stopped. Get passengers clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that the trains can be stopped.
What is jack-kniffing?
When the trailer is moving faster than the drawing vehicle.
What should a driver do if an ambulance is stopped up ahead with its flashing blue lights on?
Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary.
