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1
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Purpose of road signals is to inform others of your …

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Presence and intentions.

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You should consider when using road signals that other may not …

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See you or expect them to appear

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You should give a signal when it would ..

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Benefit other road users or to override technology

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4
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You should consider using hazard lights when …

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To alert drivers of your presence when stopped or to warn vehicles on multi lane roads of hazards ahead

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5
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Always check your mirrors when braking, except when …

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Doing an emergency stop

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6
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If you brake harshly, brake lights may …

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Pulse

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Rear fog lights are brighter than brake lights and may …

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Mask the brake light

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When can the horn be used? (X3)

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To warn occupants of parked vehicles of your presence, to warn pedestrians and cyclists as a last resort and when you approach a hazard with a limited view.

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When should you flash headlights in the day?

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When the horn does not suffice or approach from behind

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10
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What are examples of signals?

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Signalling, hazard lights, brake lights, headlights, position of the vehicle, horn, arm and courtesy signals.

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11
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What is the benefit of nearside positioning? (X4)

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Early views to right hand bends
Allows near side views past Lorries or other large vehicles
Extra space for oncoming vehicles
Best position for left hand turns

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12
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Central position benefits? (X2)

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Good markings on both sides of the road
Allows you to change to either side

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What are the benefits of the offside position? (X3)

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Early views for left hand bends
Increased safety margin from nearside hazards
Best position for right hand turns

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14
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Examples of hazards (x7)

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Pedestrians
Parked vehicles
Cyclists
Horses
Runners
Concealed junctions
Surface water

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15
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What should you do if the gap is narrow?

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Driver slower to suit the gap

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16
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What is Swan necking ?

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When you turn left and approach too close to the left and swing out

17
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When cornering you place extra demand on what?

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Tyre grip

18
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When cornering, what does the vehicle lose?

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Stability

19
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What are the four principles for safe cornering?

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Make sure the vehicle is in the correct position, at the correct speed and gear
Use the accelerator to maintain a constant speed throughout the bend
Be able to safely stop in the distance you can see

20
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When is a vehicle most stable?

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When the weight is evenly disturber and engine is pulling at a constant speed and travelling in a straight line

21
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The heavier the vehicle, the greater the demand on the …

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Tyre grip

22
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Three forces reduce stability. …

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Accelerating
Braking
Steering

23
Q

If you brake into a left bend, the vehicle drifts to the …

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Right

24
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If you brake or accelerate into a right bend, the vehicle drifts to the

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Left

25
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What affects a vehicles tyre grip when cornering? (Any direction)

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Steering, suspension, shock absorbers, tyres and tyre pressure

26
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Does camber increase or decrease steering on a left hand bend because the road slopes down in the direction of the turn?

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Increases

27
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Does camber increase or decrease steering on a right hand bend because the road slopes in the opposite direction.

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Decreases

28
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The more distance to the limit point, the …

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Faster you can go

29
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If the limit point is not changing and you are moving towards it, you should …

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Brake or decelerate

30
Q

What is the system for cornering?

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IPSGA

31
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What should you watch out on right hand bends where you position yourself to the left?

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Reverse Camber

32
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On left hand bends, where should you position yourself?

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To the left hand side (centre line)

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