Managing Risk Flashcards
What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?
Stop where safe and investigate the cause
What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?
They could dazzle oncoming drivers.
During a weekly check, a driver notices a badly worn front tyre. What should the driver do?
Have the worn tyre replaced.
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?
The passenger only
What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?
Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights.
What is good basic first aid for a person who has been burned?
Apply cold water to the burn
On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?
When the vehicle has broken down
What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle’s braking ability?
It increases the distance required to stop.
When calling for help on an emergency telephone on the motorway, who does the call go to?
The Gardaí
What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars
1.6 millimetres
When a wiper blade fails to clear the windscreen what should the driver do?
Have the wiper blades replaced as soon as possible.
A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?
Have the blades replaced as soon as possible
What effect do the hazard warning lights have on the brake lights?
They have no effect.
What effect can overloading a vehicle have on its road-holding?
The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control
What should a driver do when involved in an incident where nobody is injured but the vehicles are causing a danger or obstruction on the road?
Take care when moving damaged vehicles and make every effort to warn other traffic.
What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded
Refuse to drive the vehicle
When changing a wheel on a public road, what should a person do to ensure their own safety?
Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights.
Generally what lighting must a car, tractor or works vehicle have when driving?
Headlights, front and rear side lights, rear number plate light, red rear reflectors, brake lights and indicators.
What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?
Steering alignment may be faulty
What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?
Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights.
When should a driver use their vehicle’s hazard warning lights?
When broken down and causing an obstruction
What should a driver do if the right-hand headlight bulb fails when driving at night?
Have the bulb replaced immediately
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder.
Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?
Seatbelts
When should a driver use their vehicle’s hazard warning lights?
When causing an unavoidable obstruction
What determines the maximum allowed towing capacity of a vehicle
The manufacturers specifications
What should a driver do to reduce the risk of neck injury in the event of a rear-end collision?
Use a properly adjusted head restraint
What would be the effect of overloading a vehicle with passengers or goods?
It would reduce the driver’s ability to control the vehicle
What does this light mean?
Directional indicator on
In general, how frequently should a vehicle’s lights be checked?
Daily before driving
In general, how often should a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle?
Regularly
What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicle’s tyres?
It could damage the sidewalls
Which of the following statements is true in relation to tyre pressure and driving on a motorway?
The driver should ensure that tyre pressure is correct, in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
What should a driver do if condensation is affecting a vehicle’s windows?
Dry the windows with a cloth and then use the demister system.
What should a driver do if involved in an incident where there is damage to property only?
It is not necessary to report it to the Gardaí provided it has been reported to the property owner.
What should a driver do to secure the towing vehicle before unhitching a trailer?
Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage a low gear
Where safety belts are fitted to a car when most adult occupants wear them?
At all times
While driving, the driver notices the vehicle temperature gauge showing red. What should they do?
Stop in a safe place and have the problem investigated
What is the purpose of the red reflectors at the rear of a vehicle?
They reflect light at night to make other road users aware of the vehicle
What danger can arise from the power take-off shaft of a tractor
If it is not covered, clothing can get caught in it
With regard to tyres, what should a driver do before starting a long journey?
Check the tyres are inflated to normal air pressure
What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconscious following a collision?
Try to keep the person warm with a blanket or overcoat.
What should a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured?
Exchange all relevant details with the other driver
If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?
Have the vehicle checked by a competent person
A driver has stalled in the middle of an unguarded level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell is ringing. What should the driver do?
Walk clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped
What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?
It increases the stopping distance
Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?
When taking a journey with additional passengers.
A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?
Suspension
When should tyre pressure be checked?
When the tyres are cold
How does driving at high speed affect a vehicle’s road holding?
The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced
What effect can a broken lens have on headlights?
It can reduce and distort the beam.
What should a driver do if they arrive at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?
Keep well clear and call the emergency services.
What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel?
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up.
What is the quickest way to warn other traffic of a crash?
Use hazard lights
How would a driver know that a brake-light bulb is not working?
By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal.
What is the most common cause of heavy steering?
Under-inflated tyres.
What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down on an automatic railway level crossing?
Get passengers clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped.
What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?
Fuel consumption
If a driver notices that the structural parts of their vehicle’s body have been affected by rust, what should they do?
Have it repaired by a competent repair shop
What should a driver do if a system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle whilst driving?
Stop and check the problem
In general, how should children under 3 years of age be secured in a vehicle
They should always be secured in the correct child seat
How can sunlight affect visibility in a car with grimy windows
It can seriously reduce visibility
What should a driver do before towing a caravan?
Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle
How does the driver know the vehicle’s total load-carrying capacity?
By referring to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification
If a driver is involved in a serious collision with an uninsured motorist, where nobody is injured, who should it be reported to?
The driver’s insurance company and the Gardaí.
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Wear a high visibility vest.
When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what must a driver check?
That the load is evenly spread.
What does the load index of a tyre indicate?
The maximum load a tyre can carry.
What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressurs?
To help provide optimum road holding.
Can a child under the age of 3 years be carried unrestrained in the vehicle’s front passenger seat
No, an infant must always be restrained in the correct child seat
What danger could be associated with driving a tractor and trailer over a humpbacked bridge?
The trailer could become detached
What does this light mean?
Low engine oil level
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Use a roadside phone to contact Gardaí and never try to carry out repairs yourself
What does this light mean?
The battery is not charging
Who should first be contacted where a person has been injured in a collision?
The emergency services.
What is the immediate effect of a head-on collision between two cars at speed?
All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward
How should a child restraint system be fitted in a vehicle
It should be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
What should a driver do where a person has been injured in a collision
Move the victim only if there is a risk of fire or further injury
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?
The driver only
Why is it important to ensure that the vehicle headlights are correctly aligned?
To enable the driver to see properly
What effect could an unevenly distributed load have on a vehicle?
It could make the vehicle unstable while turning
When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?
When the vehicle has broken down
What does this light mean?
The high-beam headlights are switched on
Who is responsible for ensuring that a child wears a child restraint system in a vehicle?
The driver only
What should a driver do if a red system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle?
Stop and investigate the cause
When dealing with crash victims, remember A B C. What does A stand for?
Airway
After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?
The wheel nuts
When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what must a driver check?
That the trailer coupling is attached securely
How could towing an overloading trailer affect a vehicle?
It could impair the vehicle’s steering and braking
If a vehicle breaks down, where should the driver stop?
As far to the left as possible.
Where an injured person is discovered lying in the road, when should they be moved?
If the person needs CPR
A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?
Not drive until the bulb is replaced
Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a public road when the brake lights are not working?
No, it is never permitted to be driven.
In order to inform the emergency services of a crash what telephone number should be called
112
When dealing with crash victims, remember A B C. What does C stand for?
Circulation
What type of drink should be given to a person who has been injured in a collision
No drink should be given.
While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?
Stop where safe and investigate.
