alertness Flashcards
(28 cards)
when you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. why is this?
to assess how your actions will affect following traffic
you’re traveling along this narrow country road. how should you pass the cyclist?
leave them plenty on room as you pass
what’s likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you’re driving?
it will divert your attention
in which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?
approaching a dip in the road
what should you do as you approach this bridge? (sign says “incoming vehicles in middle of road”)
slow down
when do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?
when approaching bends and junctions
you’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. what should you do before emerging?
check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle
why are these yellow lines painted across the road? (near a roundabout)
to make you aware of your speed
when may you use a hand-held mobile phone in your car?
when suitably parked
you’re waiting to turn right at the end of a road. your view is obstructed by parked vehicles. what should you do?
stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view
how should you use a satellite navigation system so that it doesn’t distract you when you’re driving?
stop in a safe place before programming the system
what should you do when you’re approaching traffic flights that have been green for some time?
be ready to stop
you lose your way on a busy road. what’s the best action to take?
turn into a side road, stop and check a map
you can’t see clearly behind when reversing. what should you do?
ask someone to guide you
you’re following a large vehicle. why should you stay a safe distance behind it?
you’ll allow the driver to see you in their mirrors
what should you do before making a U-turn?
look over your shoulder for a final check
which of the following should you do before stopping?
1) sound the horn
2) use the mirrors
3) select a higher gear
4) flash the headlights
use the mirrors
what did this road marking mean? (a white arrow in the middle of the road)
overtaking traffic should move back to the left
you’re on a long motorway journey. what should you do if you start to feel sleepy?
leave the motorway and stop in a safe place
what may happen if you hang objects from your interior mirror?
your view could be obstructed
why should you switch your lights on when it first starts to get dark?
so others can see you more easily
what’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?
using a mobile phone
your vehicle is fitted with a hand-held telephone. what should you do to use the phone?
find a safe place to stop
you’re waiting to emerge from a junction. the windscreen pillar is restricting your view. what should you be particularly aware of?
motorcyclists
