hazard awareness Flashcards
whats static hazards?
roundabouts & junctions
whats moving hazards?
other road users
whats another hazard?
road & weather conditions
list all the static hazards
bends, parked cars, skips, roadworks, traffic calming, traffic & crossing lights
what should you do when you see a static hazard?
slow down & prepare to stop
what hazards do cars parked on zig zag lines cause
- children between cars 2. car doors opening 3. cars pulling away
what do flashing amber lights near schools indicate?
children may be crossing
where do junctions have reduced visibility?
in built up areas
what can you see in shop windows?
reflections of traffic
why should you allow junctions to be clear?
so vehicles can enter and emerge
what happens with overtaking on a 2 way road with a centre lane?
overtaking comes from both directions
list all the moving hazards
pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders, disabled, cars, slow movers, large vehicle drivers
when should you never overtake?
- when turning left afterwards 2. where theres signs that prohibit this 3. approaching junctions 4. when view ahead is blocked
how should you control yourself on the road?
use your mirrors to gain a convex, wider field of view
what does alcohol do to your driving?
- reduces concentration 2. false confidence 3. reduces speed judgement 4. decreases reaction time
what are the consequences of drugs and driving?
increased insurance
what hazards are there in road & weather conditions?
fog, icy & wet roads, sunlight
whats the separation d for wet roads?
4 seconds (double)
what does spray reduce?
vision.
what should you do with your speed on ice?
slow down
whats the SD for ice?
10x
what you should do in fog?
reduce speed, use dipped headlights, use fog lights
when only should you use your fog lights?
when visibility is less than 100m
what the hazard of bright sunlight?
dazzles
