Seeing Where You Are Going Flashcards
What should a driver do if the vehicle’s windows and mirrors are covered in ice?
Switch on the heating system and use a scraper to clear the ice before driving
What should a driver do if condensation is affecting the vehicle’s windows?
Dry the windows with a cloth and then use the demister system
What specific observations should a driver make before reversing their vehicle?
Look over both shoulders and behind
What specific observations should a driver make before reversing a vehicle fitted with an external audible warning device?
Front, sides and rear of vehicle including blind spots
What should a driver do in order to keep alert during a long journey?
Increase air circulation and stop if necessary
Stop, park in a safe place and have a cup of coffee
When should the handbrake be used to bring a vehicle to a halt?
Normally never
What is the danger associated with applying the handbrake when the vehicle is moving?
Wheels could lock and cause the vehicle to skid
Why should a tractor be driven more slowly on uneven road surfaces?
To avoid severe bouncing
What would a lightness in steering most likely indicate?
Icy surface
How should a steep descent be negotiated in snow or frosty weather?
Engage a lower gear early and use gentle braking applications to keep the speed down
What should a driver do before starting a journey in bad weather?
Top up the windscreen washer reservoir
Check the weather forecast
When should rear fog lights be used?
In dense fog or falling snow
What should a driver do if dazzled by headlights reflecting in the rear-view mirror of their car?
Use night-driving mode on the rear-view mirror
Temporarily adjust the angle of the mirror
At night what effect could driving with a single headlight have on oncoming drivers?
They could mistake the oncoming vehicle for a motorcycle
What lights should be shown on a parked car, tractor or works vehicle at night on an unlit public road?
At least one side lamp front and rear on the side nearest the road
