Other types of vehicle Flashcards
What should you do when overtaking a motorcyclist?
Allow extra room
Keep well back as they could be blown off course
What should you do if you’re following a large vehicle?
Keep well back, this will improve your view of the road ahead and ensure you can be seen.
What should you do if you’re behind a large vehicle in wet weather?
Use dipped headlights
Use rear fog lights if visibility is seriously reduced
Why is overtaking a large vehicle more risky?
The length of the vehicle, it takes longer to overtake.
When should you stay back from/give large vehicles lots of room?
When they emerge from
Road junctions
Crossroads
Mini-roundabouts
If you’re waiting to emerge left from a minor road and a large vehicle is approaching from the right what should you do?
Wait, it may seem as if there’s time to turn but the large vehicle could easily hide an overtaking vehicle.
What should you be aware of with buses?
They pull over frequently
Pedestrians may get off and cross the road
Be prepared to give way
Why should you take extra care with trams?
They
Are silent
Move quickly
Can’t steer to avoid you
