Other types of vehicle Flashcards
What should you do as you approach this lorry?
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A. Slow down and be prepared to wait
B. Make the lorry wait for you
C. Flash your lights at the lorry
D. Move to the right-hand side of the road
A. Slow down and be prepared to wait
When turning, long vehicles need much more room on the road than other vehicles. At junctions, they may take up the whole of the road space, so be patient and allow them the room they need.
You’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb?
A. Warn the driver about the wrong signal
B. Wait behind the long vehicle
C. Report the driver to the police
D. Overtake on the right-hand side
B. Wait behind the long vehicle
When a long vehicle is going to turn right, it may need to keep close to the left-hand kerb. This is to prevent the rear end of the trailer cutting the corner. You need to be aware of how long vehicles behave in such situations. Don’t overtake the lorry, because it could turn as you’re alongside. Stay behind and wait for it to turn.
You’re towing a caravan. Which is the safest type of rear-view mirror to use?
A. Interior wide-angle mirror
B. Extended-arm side mirrors
C. Ordinary door mirrors
D. Ordinary interior mirror
B. Extended-arm side mirrors
Towing a large trailer or caravan can greatly reduce your view of the road behind. You may need to fit extended-arm side mirrors so that you can see clearly behind and down both sides of the caravan or trailer.
You’re leaving a safe gap as you follow a large vehicle. What should you do if a car moves into this gap?
A. Sound your horn
B. Drop back further
C. Flash your headlights
D. Start to overtake
B. Drop back further
Sometimes your separation distance is shortened by a driver moving into the gap you’ve allowed. When this happens, react positively, stay calm and drop further back to re-establish a safe following distance.
