Managing Risk Flashcards
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
What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressures?
To help provide optimum road holding
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 should a driver do if condensation is affecting the vehicle’s windows?
Dry the windows with a cloth and then use the demister system.
When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?
When the vehicle has broken down
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
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 before towing a caravan?
Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle
What effect can a broken lens have on headlights?
It can reduce and distort the beam
What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?
Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate lights, red reflectors and rear tail lights
When should tyre pressure be checked?
When the tyres are cold
What effect can overloading a vehicle have on its road-holding?
The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control
When should a driver use their vehicle’s hazard lights?
When causing an unavoidable obstruction
When dealing with crash victims ,what does A stand for?
Airway
What danger could be associated with driving a tractor and trailer over a humpbacked bridge?
The trailer could become detached
When changing a wheel on a public road, what shoukd a person do to ensure their own safety?
Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights
What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside wheel?
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up
When calling for help on an emergency telephone on the motor way, who does the call go to?
The Gardaí
If a vehicle breaks down , where should the driver stop?
As far to the left as possible
What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?
Steering alignment may be faulty
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 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
When attaching a trailer to their vehicle,what must a driver check?
That the load is evenly spread
Whe dealing with crash victims?What does C stand for?
Circulation
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
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder
What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?
Refuse to drive the vehicle
A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?
Suspension
Who should first be contacted where a person has been in a collision?
The emergency services
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling?
The passenger only
Under what circumstances would a driver increase air pressure in tyres?
When taking a journey with additional passengers
What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle’s braking ability?
It increases the distance required to stop
What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?
Stop where safe and investigate the cause
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
In general, how frequently should a vehicle’s lights be checked?
Daily before driving
After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?
The wheel nuts
A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?
Have the blades replaced as soon as possible
How could towing an overloaded trailer affect a vehicle?
It could impair the vehicle’s steering and braking
How would a driver know a brake-light bulb is not working?
By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal
While driving ,a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?
Stop where safe and investigate
On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?
When the vehicle has broken down
In order to inform the emergency services of a crash what telephone number should be called?
112
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 does the load index of a tyre indicate?
The maximum load a tyre can carry
What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?
It increases the stopping distance
If a driver notices that structural parts of their vehicle’s body have been affected by rust, what should they do?
Have it repaired by a competent repair shop
