Section two - Attitude Flashcards
only use your horn if
there’s danger and you need to let others know.
at night dip your lights when
you following another vehicle or meeting another vehicle coming towards you
if you’re queuing in traffic at night
use the hand break instead of keeping your foot on the break to not dazzle drivers behind you
only flash your headlights to show other users your there
it’s not a signal to show priority, greeting impatience etc.
when passing a horse
keep your speed down and give them plenty of room
in good dry condition you should leave a
2 second gap
in wet weather you should leave a
4 second gap
always give priority to emergency vehicles, pull over to let them through as soon as you can legally and safely do so
these vehicles include fire, police, ambulance services, HM coastguard, Bomb disposal, Mountain rescue and Blood transfusion ( all blue light )
doctor’s vehicles may use
green flashing lights in an emergency
give priority for buses
pulling out from bus stops as long as you can do so safely and do not use bus lanes when they are in operation
at unmarked crossroads
NO ONE has priority, slow down look both ways and only emerge into the junction when you condo so safely
be particularly careful at
pedestrian crossing so that you’re ready to stop if necessary
zebra crossing
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
pelican crossing
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
puffin crossing
- 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
toucan crossing
works in a similar way to puffin crossings to allow cyclists to cross at the same time
diamond shaped traffic signs only apply to
tram drivers
on a road where trams operate which vehicle is most a risk from the tram rails
bicycles
you must use your vehicles horn between
11:30 pm till 7am in built up areas or when stationary unless a moving vehicle poses danger
the conditions are good and dry when should you use the 2 second rule ?
when checking your gap from the vehicle in front
which colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing
steady amber
your in a line of traffic, driver behind is following very closely, ….
you should slow down gradually increasing the gap between you and the vehicle in front ( defensive driving )
you’re driving behind a large good vehicle what should you do if it signals left but steers right
slow down and let the vehicle turn
if the signs in a bus lane show no operation times
its in operation 24 hrs a day
