Section two - Attitude

Question 1

only use your horn if

Answer 1

there’s danger and you need to let others know.

Question 2

at night dip your lights when

Answer 2

you following another vehicle or meeting another vehicle coming towards you

Question 3

if you’re queuing in traffic at night

Answer 3

use the hand break instead of keeping your foot on the break to not dazzle drivers behind you

Question 4

only flash your headlights to show other users your there

Answer 4

it’s not a signal to show priority, greeting impatience etc.

Question 5

when passing a horse

Answer 5

keep your speed down and give them plenty of room

Question 6

in good dry condition you should leave a

Answer 6

2 second gap

Question 7

in wet weather you should leave a

Answer 7

4 second gap

Question 8

always give priority to emergency vehicles, pull over to let them through as soon as you can legally and safely do so

Answer 8

these vehicles include fire, police, ambulance services, HM coastguard, Bomb disposal, Mountain rescue and Blood transfusion ( all blue light )

Question 9

doctor’s vehicles may use

Answer 9

green flashing lights in an emergency

Question 10

give priority for buses

Answer 10

pulling out from bus stops as long as you can do so safely and do not use bus lanes when they are in operation

Question 11

at unmarked crossroads

Answer 11

NO ONE has priority, slow down look both ways and only emerge into the junction when you condo so safely

Question 12

be particularly careful at

Answer 12

pedestrian crossing so that you’re ready to stop if necessary

Question 13

zebra crossing

Answer 13

what out for pedestrians
- be ready to slow down and stop

• be patient if they cross slowly
• do NOT encourage them to crossly waving or flashing your headlights there may be other vehicles coming

Question 14

pelican crossing

Answer 14

if your approaching a pelican crossing and the amber light is flashing

• give way to pedestrians on the crossing and do not move off until the crossing is clear

Question 15

puffin crossing

Answer 15

• are electronically controlled, sensors ensure that the red light shows until the pedestrian has safely crossed ( these don’t have flashing amber lights ) - they have a STEADY amber light

Question 16

toucan crossing

Answer 16

works in a similar way to puffin crossings to allow cyclists to cross at the same time

Question 17

diamond shaped traffic signs only apply to

Answer 17

tram drivers

Question 18

on a road where trams operate which vehicle is most a risk from the tram rails

Answer 18

bicycles

Question 19

you must use your vehicles horn between

Answer 19

11:30 pm till 7am in built up areas or when stationary unless a moving vehicle poses danger

Question 20

the conditions are good and dry when should you use the 2 second rule ?

Answer 20

when checking your gap from the vehicle in front

Question 21

which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing

Answer 21

steady amber

Question 22

your in a line of traffic, driver behind is following very closely, ….

Answer 22

you should slow down gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front ( defensive driving )

Question 23

you’re driving behind a large good vehicle what should you do if it signals left but steers right

Answer 23

slow down and let the vehicle turn

Question 24

if the signs in a bus lane show no operation times

Answer 24

its in operation 24 hrs a day

Question 25

you’re driving a diesel vehicle what can a loose filler cap on your fuel tank cause

Answer 25

can make the road slippery for others as fuel can spill out

Question 26

what should you do to avoid fuel spillage

Answer 26

check that your filler cap is securely fastened

Question 27

what style of driving causes an increased risk to everyone

Answer 27

competitive