Day 3 Flashcards
Purpose of road signals is to inform others of your …
Presence and intentions.
You should consider when using road signals that other may not …
See you or expect them to appear
You should give a signal when it would ..
Benefit other road users or to override technology
You should consider using hazard lights when …
To alert drivers of your presence when stopped or to warn vehicles on multi lane roads of hazards ahead
Always check your mirrors when braking, except when …
Doing an emergency stop
If you brake harshly, brake lights may …
Pulse
Rear fog lights are brighter than brake lights and may …
Mask the brake light
When can the horn be used? (X3)
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.
When should you flash headlights in the day?
When the horn does not suffice or approach from behind
What are examples of signals?
Signalling, hazard lights, brake lights, headlights, position of the vehicle, horn, arm and courtesy signals.
What is the benefit of nearside positioning? (X4)
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
Central position benefits? (X2)
Good markings on both sides of the road
Allows you to change to either side
What are the benefits of the offside position? (X3)
Early views for left hand bends
Increased safety margin from nearside hazards
Best position for right hand turns
Examples of hazards (x7)
Pedestrians
Parked vehicles
Cyclists
Horses
Runners
Concealed junctions
Surface water
What should you do if the gap is narrow?
Driver slower to suit the gap
What is Swan necking ?
When you turn left and approach too close to the left and swing out
When cornering you place extra demand on what?
Tyre grip
When cornering, what does the vehicle lose?
Stability
What are the four principles for safe cornering?
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
When is a vehicle most stable?
When the weight is evenly disturber and engine is pulling at a constant speed and travelling in a straight line
The heavier the vehicle, the greater the demand on the …
Tyre grip
Three forces reduce stability. …
Accelerating
Braking
Steering
If you brake into a left bend, the vehicle drifts to the …
Right
If you brake or accelerate into a right bend, the vehicle drifts to the
Left
What affects a vehicles tyre grip when cornering? (Any direction)
Steering, suspension, shock absorbers, tyres and tyre pressure
Does camber increase or decrease steering on a left hand bend because the road slopes down in the direction of the turn?
Increases
Does camber increase or decrease steering on a right hand bend because the road slopes in the opposite direction.
Decreases
The more distance to the limit point, the …
Faster you can go
If the limit point is not changing and you are moving towards it, you should …
Brake or decelerate
What is the system for cornering?
IPSGA
What should you watch out on right hand bends where you position yourself to the left?
Reverse Camber
On left hand bends, where should you position yourself?
To the left hand side (centre line)
