Safe and Socially Responsible Driving Flashcards
What should drivers do if they approach road works and there is earth-moving machinery moving about?
Reduce speed as there may be loose gravel or mud on the road
What traffic may use a with-flow bus lane during the times specified on information signs at the start of the lane?
Buses, taxis and cyclists
When preparing to stop, a driver notices the vehicle behind is towing a trailer. What should the driver do?
Indicate in good time and pull in gradually to allow the vehicle behind extra stopping distance
At traffic lights, a driver should take particular care for which road users coming up on the left?
Motorcyclists
What observations should a driver make before reversing a vehicle fitted with an external audible warning device?
Observations should be made to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle, including blind spots
When should signals be given to other road users?
Clearly and in good time to let other road users know your intentions
What should the driver do when there is a sharp dip in the road ahead?
Reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead
What should a driver do if dazzled by lights at night reflecting in their interior mirror?
Temporarily adjust the angle of the mirror
When may the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger on a tractor or works vehicle?
When there is proper passenger seating and the passenger holds a full Category W licence
Where may a driver overtake on a 2-plus-1 road?
In the two lane stretch
When can a driver expect to encounter black ice?
When the temperature drops close to freezing
What shpuld a driver do when thye get a puncture while drving?
Stop at a safe place and change the wheel
When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles parked on the left? What should a driver do?
Indicate right ,stopping if necessary until oncoming traffic has passed by
When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles parked on the left? What should a driver do?
Indicate right ,stopping if necessary until oncoming traffic has passed by
How does continuous high-speed driving affect fuel consumption?
It increases fuel consumption
How can fuel efficiency be improved?
By using gentle acceleration and making gear changes appropriate to speed
When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?
Allow the overtaking vehicle to pass and return safely to the left side of the road
When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?
Allow the overtaking vehicle to pass and return safely to the left side of the road
What should the driver do if there are children playing at the edge of the roadway?
Reduce speed, drive cautiously and remain ready to brake
What effect could a rear-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle?
It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side
With regard to vehicle speed, what should a driver do when driving at night?
Drive at a speed that enables the driver to stop within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear
When is a driver allowed to carry more passengers in a car than there are seat belts available?
It is never allowed
According to the Pre-Crash Report, in how many fatal collisions was alcohol a contributory factor?
Between 31% to 45%
At road junctions, what type of road users are particularly vulnerable?
Pedestrians
What should a driver do if the vehicle windows and mirrors are covered in ice?
Switch on the heating system and use a scraper to clear the ice before driving
In general, when turning right on a two-way road, where should a driver position the vehicle?
Just left of the middle of the road
On a narrow busy road, what should pedestrians do when walking?
Walk in single file
What should a driver do to secure the vehicle before leaving it?
Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine
During what time periods can a driver be tested for drugs at a road side checkpoint?
Any time of day or night
If it is safe to overtake a cyclist in speed zones up to 50 km/h, what is the recommended minimum passing distance?
Allow a minimum of 1 metre
What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100km/h on a dry road?
70 metres
What specific observations should a driver make before reversing their vehicle?
Look over both shoulders and behind
