rules for drivers and motorcyclists

Question 1

what is the minimum break time when driving?

Answer 1

15 mins every 2 hours

Question 2

best way to counter sleepiness?

Answer 2

drink caffiene and take a small nap

Question 3

how far must you be able to read a number plate?

Answer 3

20 metres

Question 4

what alcohol level must you not drive with in england or wales?

Answer 4

breath alcohol 35microgrammes/100ml of breath or blood alcohol of 80mlg/100ml of blood

Question 5

what alcohol level must you not drive with in scotland?

Answer 5

breath alcohol 22microgrammes/100ml of breath or blood alcohol of 50mlg/100ml of blood

Question 6

what effects can alcohol have on your driving?

Answer 6

• false sense of confidence
• reduce co-ordiantion
• slow down reactions
• affect judgement of speed, distance and risk
• take time to leave your body

Question 7

towing and loading rules

Answer 7

• meet licence permits
• not overload
• secure load
• distribute load well - less swerving out of control to help w this ease off accelerator and reduce speed gently
• may need to adjust headlights

Question 8

who must wear a seatbelt

Answer 8

adults and 14 y/o+

Question 9

when can you not wear a seatbelt?

Answer 9

• medical condition

- travelling less that 50m

Question 10

what seatbelt should children under 3y/o wear?

Answer 10

• correct child restraint in front seat and back

Question 11

what seatbelt should children over 3y/o but under 1.35m (or 12th bday whatever they reach first)

Answer 11

• correct child restraint in front

- in back correct child restraint or if not available use adult belt

Question 12

what seatbelt should children over 1.35 m wear or 12/13 y/o

Answer 12

seatbelt

Question 13

what seatbelt should adult passenger 14 y/o+

Answer 13

seatbelt

Question 14

who is the driver responsible for that they wear a seatbelt?

Answer 14

all children under 14 in all vehicles

Question 15

what seat restraint does a child under 1.35 m need?

Answer 15

• baby seat, child seat, booster seat, booster cushion - all suitable for the child and fitted correctly

Question 16

what rules do people need to follow if carrying children in their vehicle?

Answer 16

• child should get in vehicle near the kerb
• child restraints fitted properly
• children don’t sit behind rear seats in estate car or hatchback unless special seat is fitted
• child saftey door locks used if fitted
• children kept under control