Daily Q's W1D2 Revision

Question 1

Name in sequence the phases of the system?

Answer 1

Position, Speed, Gear, Acceleration

Question 2

What does the mnemonic ‘TUG’ stand for?

Answer 2

Take - Use - Give [Information]

Question 3

Where are the essential mirror checks placed within the system?

Answer 3

Prior to position, speed and acceleration.

Question 4

What is a hazard?

Answer 4

Anything that is an actual or potential danger.

Question 5

What are the three main types of hazards?

Answer 5

Physical features, weather conditions, position or movement of other road users.

Question 6

Does every phase of the system have to be implemented?

Answer 6

No, however is phase must be considered.

Question 7

An advantage of applying the system of car control in complex situations will give the driver?

Answer 7

More time to react to the hazard.

Question 8

What is the 3rd item in the sequence of the pre-driving check?

Answer 8

Check Mirrors.

Question 9

How should exterior door mirrors be aligned and are all blind spots eliminated by this?

Answer 9

NOT ALL BLIND SPOTS ARE ELIMINATED.In the vertical plane - 1/3rd Vehicle, 2/3rds roadIn the horizontal plane - 50% road, 50% vehicle.

Question 10

What is the legal and SWAST requirement for tyre tread depth?

Answer 10

1.6mm Law, 3mm SWAST covering 3/4 of the tyre width, around the entire circumference of the tyre.

Question 11

What is the shutdown procedure?

Answer 11

Apply handbrake, gear into neutral (or park), turn off everything on the dash left to right, then right to left, switch off engine, slowly remove foot off clutch, slowly remove foot off brake.

Question 12

What is tapered braking and how is it achieved?

Answer 12

Take up the slack, then apply firm pressure to the brake pedal, slowly removing pressure as the speed reduces, ensuring a smooth stop.

Question 13

Describe the different actions for a long and short stop procedure?

Answer 13

Short Stop - Select first gear, handbrake up (keep hand on handbrake).Long stop - Handbrake up, select neutral, hands back on steering wheel.

Question 14

Explain push pull steering, and where should drivers place their hands?

Answer 14

10 to 2 Position, when maneuvering the driver should pull down on the steering wheel in the desired direction of travel to 6 o’clock and if more steering is needed then push up with the other hand.

Question 15

What is acceleration sense?

Answer 15

Ability to vary vehicle speed by accurate use of the accelerator to reduce using the footbrake.

Question 16

What are 3 advantages of using acceleration sense?

Answer 16

Better fuel economy, reducing wear and tear, patient comfort.

Question 17

Explain the rules of a yellow box?

Answer 17

You must not enter a yellow box unless your exit road is clear, except if you are turning right and you are only stopped by doing so by oncoming vehicles.

Question 18

What are drivers obligations if involved in RTC and what details MUST be exchanged?

Answer 18

Driver must Stop the vehicle, hand over Name, address, vehicle registration & insurance certificate to anybody with reasonable grounds to request it.

Question 19

If unable to exchange details at RTC, what actions should be taken?

Answer 19

To notify police as soon as reasonably practical, or within 24 hours.

Question 20

If unable to produce driving license to police on request, how long are you given to produce it to a police station?

Answer 20

7 Days.