CTT' Flashcards
1/3 road deaths are of ages
17-24
Major contributors to death =
speeding, alcohol, tired driving, non-use of restraints
When should you drive slower?
- Busy Road
- Poor conditions (potholes, loose gravel, road works)
- Poor visibility
- Pedestrians/Cyclists
What is BAC?
grams of alcohol present in 100 millilitres of blood.
What is a standard drink
any drink containing 10 grams of alcohol
Ten rules to safe driving
- safe speed
- don’t drink and drive
- obey road rules
- concentrate and be prepared
- be patient
- plan in advance
- give correct signals
- be alert
- know your vehicle
- be polite and considerate
“Built Up” default speed limit
50km/h
What is considered a built up area?
on which there is provision for street lighting of intervals not over 100m for a distance of at least 500m
OR
in which structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses at intervals of no less than 100m for a distance of 500m
Speed limits in non’ built up areas without visible signage
110km/h
Which vehicles are included in SLOMO
police, ambulance, fire
motor break-down vehicles
tow-trucks
main road incident response vehicles
What is the speed limit when passing vehicles in SLOMO
40km.h
Distance to other cars where high beam can be on?
200m
How close can you park to a train line?
20m
How close to an intersection can you stop?
10m
How close can you stop to a pedestrian/ kid crossing?
20m approaching an 10 me leaving
