Section one - Alertness

Question 1

Being alert to what’s going around is vital to …

Answer 1

driving safely and will help you avoid danger

Question 2

What are five important observations?

Answer 2

. other road users
. pedestrians
. signs and toad markings
. weather conditions
. the area you’re driving through

Question 3

As you drive you should keep…

Answer 3

scanning the road ahead and to the sides and asses the changing situations as you drive.

Question 4

Before you move off, you should

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. use your mirrors to check how your actions will affect the traffic behind you,
. final check and blind spot check
. signal if necessary.

Question 5

What is a blind spot?

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any areas that are hidden from the driver either by the car’s bodywork or areas not covered by the mirrors

Question 6

If you cannot see behind you safely when reversing you should …

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ask someone to guide you

Question 7

if your view is blocked by parked cars when you’re coming out of a junction

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move forward slowly and carefully till you have a clear view

Question 8

When overtaking what should observe?

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• vehicles coming towards you
• whether you’re near a junction (vehicles could come out of the junction while you’re overtaking
• whether the road gets narrower (might not be enough space for you to overtake )
• bends or dips in the road which will make it difficult for you to see traffic coming towards you
• roads signs that mean you MUST NOT overtake

Question 9

before overtaking you should check that …

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• it’s safe, legal, and necessary
• you have enough time to complete the manouvre

Question 10

Being seen by other

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• remember to switch on your lights as it starts to get dark even if there are streetlights
• use horn when you can not be seen eg. hump bridge

Question 11

if you follow a large vehicle

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stay back, so the driver can see you in there mirrors, and help you see the road ahead more clearly

Question 12

anticipation

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helps you avoid problems and incidents so you can drive more safely

Question 13

Circle road signs

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are an order

Question 14

Triangle signs

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give warnings

Question 15

Rectangle signs

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give information

Question 16

the give way sign tells you

Answer 16

that a junction is ahead so that you can slow down in good time

Question 17

a dual carriage way …

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is a road that has a central reservation to separate the carriageways

Question 18

a central reservation is …

Answer 18

an area of land that separates opposing lanes of traffic

Question 19

when turning right onto a dual carriage way check

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check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle to stop in, if there isn’t only emerge when it’s clear both to the left and the right

Question 20

what factors will impact your ability to anticipate?

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• if you’re unfamiliar with the route, when your view ahead is reduced eg. when the weather is very wet or windy, the light is poor or the traffic volume is heavy (slow down in these conditons)

Question 21

Be aware of more vulnerable road users such as …

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• pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and horses

Question 22

always be ready …

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to stop and keep both hand on the wheel as you brake to help you keep control of your vehicle.

Question 23

Staying focused

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• always plan your journey so you know which route you need to take and have regular rest stops.

Question 24

Methods to avoid tiredness

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• don’t drive continuously for more than 2 hours
• keep fresh air circulating in the car
• if you start to feel drowsy, leave at the next exist and find a safe legal place to stop and take a break

Question 25

when you’re tired you’re

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three times as likely to be involved in a collision so remember to self reflect and find a safe place to stop and rest if you feel drowsy

Question 26

distractions

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losing your concentration or taking your eyes of the road for a second could be disastrous as at 60mph you will travel 27 meters in one second. (29.5 yards)

Question 27

to drive must you not be

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• too tired
• too ill
• too emotional
• under the influence of drugs and alcohol
• be able to manage your passengers so they don’t stop you from driving safely
• be aware of surroundings
• drive at a speed you can always stop at in the clear space ahead of you

Question 28

to drive you must know and understand

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• how poor seating and bad posture can make you tired
• how to deal with passengers if they make it hard for you to concentrate
• that some cars have large pillars that block you’re view and how to deal with this
• how to read the road ahead and be prepared for the unexpected.