Other Types of Vehicles

Question 1

When should you take extra care?

Answer 1

When meeting or following different types of vehicles, both smaller and larger

Question 2

Why are motorcyclists more affected than other vehicles in windy weather?

Answer 2

They can be blown sideways and veer into your pathways

Question 3

What should we do we do when encountering a vehicle in windy weather?

Answer 3

If you’re overtaking a motorcyclists, leave extra room

If a motorcyclist in front of you is overtaking a high-sided vehicle, keep wel back as they could be blown offcourse

Question 4

What signs should you watch out for in windy weather?

Answer 4

Warnings that roads are particularly susceptible to side winds

Question 5

When may motorcyclists swerve into the road?

Answer 5

to avoid uneven or slippery surfaces such as metal drain covers in wet weather

Question 6

What is the main hazard of large vehicles?

Answer 6

Reduce your view ahead

Question 7

What should you do if you’re following a large vehicle?

Answer 7

Keep well back , especially if trying to overtake

If another car fills in this gap, drop back further to increase visibility on both ends

Question 8

What should you do if spray from wet weather affects your visibility?

Answer 8

Drop back further until you can see

Question 9

What should you do if spray from wet weather affects your ability to be seen?

Answer 9

Used dipped headlights

Use rear fog lights if visibility is seriously reduced i.e. less than 100m (328)

Question 10

Why is overtaking a large vehicle dangerous?

Answer 10

It takes longer to overtake - never overtake unless you’re sure you can complete it safely

Question 11

What are the places where you should stay well back and give large vehicles a lot of room?

Answer 11

Road junction

Crossroads

Mini-roundabouts

Question 12

How do large vehicles turn corners?

Answer 12

They may move in the opposite direction to their indication because of their length

Question 13

If you’re waiting to emerge left from a minor road and a large vehicle is approaching from a right, what should you do?

Answer 13

Wait. The large vehicle may be hiding an overtaking vehicle

Question 14

What should you do in regards to buses?

Answer 14

Watch carefully for pedestrians if they stop, who may cross in front or behind the bus

Be prepared to give way to a bus that’s trying to move off from a bus stop as it’s safe

Question 15

Why should you take extra care with trams?

Answer 15

Silent

Move quickly

Can’t steer to avoid you

Question 16

What is special for trams in certain cities?

Answer 16

Additional white lights signals at some traffic lights

Question 17

How can I adjust my mirrors to help me see behind when I’m towing a caravan?

Answer 17

Fit extended arm side mirrors. These help you get a better view past the caravan

Question 18

If I’m driving downhill and a large vehicle coming uphill needs to move out to pass a parked car, should I stop for it?

Answer 18

Slow down and give way, if possible. It’s more difficult for large vehicles to stop and then start up again if they’re going uphill

Question 19

Which vehicle are most affected by side winds?

Answer 19

Cyclists, motorcyclists and highsided vehicles

Question 20

Is there a speed limit for powered vehicles used by disabled people?

Answer 20

Maximum speed limit of 8 mph (12km/h) when used on the road