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hazard awarness Flashcards

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1
Q

what are the different types of hazards when driving?

A

-static hazard
-moving hazard
-road and aeather conditions

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what are different types of static hazards?

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bends, junctions, roundabouts, parked vehicles

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3
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how should you respond to a static hazard?

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-take mental note of their existence
-slow down and get ready to stop if needed

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4
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what should you ask yourself when seeing a sighn for a bend?

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“what if theres pedestrians or obstruction just around the bend, could i stop in time? Could i do it safely?”

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5
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what should you watch out for in a car in a busy area?

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-children dashing out from between cars
-car doors opening
-cars moving away

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what should you do when approaching a junction in a busy area?

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pull forward slowlwy ubtil you can see the road, dont block junction

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what ahoukd you be ready to do if the lanes are closed?

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-be ready for cars cutting infront
-keep safe distance from vehicle infront

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what should you do if you see a hazard on a dual carriage way, or a motorway?

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use hazard warning lights to warn traffic behind

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what should you do if youve broken down, and is causing an obstruction?

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use hazard warning lights to warn other road users

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what are the different types of moving hazards?

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pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, large vehicles drivers, slow moving vehicles

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what shoukd you do when you see a pedestrian in built uo areas?

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be patient and not make then rush
(on country roads, look out for pedestrains walking along/ side of road)

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why should you be aware of cyclists?

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-they may wobble/ swerve to avoid drains or potholes
-at junction/ traffic light give them time to pull away or turn
-before turning left check for cyclists filtering on your left

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what should you think when seeing a bus at a bust stop?

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-poeple may get of the bus and cross the road
-buses might move of or stop at random places

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what should you take note of at some bridges?

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high vehicles need use centre of road to pass underneath

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what should you take into consideration with older drivers?

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-they may not react very quickly, so be patient

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16
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what sighns do some vehicles have at the back of them?

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-road maintainance vehicles
-large good vehicle over 13 meters long
-vehciles carrying hazardous chemicals

17
Q

when should you not overtake?

A

-turning left shortly afterwards
-if sighns and road markings prohibit it
-when approching a junction
-when view ahead is blocked

18
Q

how do you avoid yourself becoming a hazard?

A

-use mirrors, (may be convex to give wider view)
-not too be tired
-statying concentrated
-avoid dribking alchohol before driving
-have safe eye sight
-being fit to drive
-using illegal drugs

19
Q

what should you do if you feel tired?

A

-pull over at safe and legal place
-on motorway, leave at next exit/ service

20
Q

how can your concentration be affected?

A

-using mobile headpones
-listening to loud music
- looking at map/ satellitie navigation equipment

21
Q

what should you do if you had an arguement?

A

calm down before you start your journy

22
Q

what are the consequenuces of drinking alchahol?

A

-reduce concentration
-gives false sense of confidence
-reduces judgment of speed
-slows down your reaction

23
Q

what should you do if you need to take medication before yoy drive?

A

check label or ask pharmicist if its safe to take

24
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what will happen if youve been convicted through driving via drug use?

A

cost of insurance will rise considerably

25
Q

is it fine to drive without glasses when you need them to see?

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no

26
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what MUST you tell the license authority?

A

-if eyesight deteriates
-if suffering from illness that affects your driving

27
Q

what weather conditions increase chances of hazards?

A

-wet weather
-icy weather
-fog
-bright sunlight

28
Q

why are wet weathers a hazard?

A

-double your seperation distance
-spray reduces vision

29
Q

why is icy weather a hazard?

A

-car slows down
-increases seperation distance

30
Q

why is fog weather a hazard?

A

-slow down car
-causes car to use dipped headlights
-cause car to use fog lights if less than 100 metres in view

31
Q

why is bright sunlight a hazard?

A

cab dazzle you and other drivers

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