Safety Margins Flashcards
(24 cards)
How would you drive through a ford?
Slowly and in a low gear
What should you do when you drive through a ford?
Test your brakes
What lights should you use when your driving in a wet motorway and vehicle are throwing up surface spray?
Dipped headlights
On what type of road surface may anti-lock brakes be ineffective?
Loose
The main cause of skidding?
You, the driver
How should you use antilock brakes when you need to stop in an emergency ?
Brake promptly and firmly until you’ve stopped
What should you do when overtaking a cyclist on a windy day?
Pass widely
When should you do when you drive in snow conditions?
Brake gently in plenty of time
You’re travelling on the motorway. How can you reduce risk of collision if driver behind is following too closely?
Increase the distance from the vehicle in front
You’re driving along a wet road. How can you tell if your vehicles tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
The steering will feel very light
What requires extra care when driving in windy conditions?
Passing pedal cycling
Where is your vehicle most likely to be affected by side winds?
On an open stretch of road
What can result when you travel for long distances in neutral (known as coasting)
Reduction in control
How can you use your vehicles engine as a brake?
Changing to lower gear
What would suggest you’re driving on an icy road?
There’s less tyre noise
What will help you to move off on a snowy surface?
Using a higher gear than normal
What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?
The tyre grip
What should you do before starting a journey in foggy weather?
Allow more time
How do motorways reduce traffic bunching?
Using variable speed limits
Which documents may the police ask you to produce after you’ve been involved in a collision?
Drivers license
At an incident, how could you help a casualty who is not breathing?
Follow the DR ABC code
You broken down on a two-way road.
You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?
45 metres (147 feet)
What’s the first thing you should do if you have a collision while you’re driving your car?
Stop at the scene of the incident
You lose control of your car and hit a garden wall. What should you do if the homeowner isn’t available?
Report the incident to the police within 24 hours
