Incidents Flashcards
What should you do if your tyre bursts or you get a puncture while your driving?
- Hold steering wheel firmly
- Pull up slowly or roll to a stop at the side of the road
What questions will an operator ask you in an emergency phone call?
- The phone number
- Your details and those of your vehicle
- Whether you belong to a motoring organisation
What should you do before driving through a tunnel?
Remove any sunglasses and switch off dipped headlights
What distance from your car should you place your warning triangle?
at least 45 meters behind your vehicle (never use on motorway)
What should a vehicle carrying dangerous goods display on the back?
Orange label or a hazard warning plate
What are the symptoms of shock?
Rapid pulse, sweating and pale grey skin
What do you do if someone is suffering from burns?
douse the burns thoroughly with cool, non-toxic liquid for at least 10 minutes, don’t remove anything sticking to the burn
What condition must your tyres be in?
must be at least1.6mm deep across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre
What is illegal to have in tyres?
Deep cuts in the side walls
what causes uneven wear on tyres?
- Braking system
- Suspension
- Wheel alignment
What happens if you tyres are unbalanced?
They could cause the steering to vibrate
