theory Flashcards

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The left hand side of a motorway is called the

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Hard shoulder

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2
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When can the hard shoulder be used

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in Emergencies or Breakdowns

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If an object falls from your vehicle or another vehicle you should

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pull over, use the emergency telephone to report,

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In the case of a flat tire, you should

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Grip the steering wheel tightly, turn on hazard warning lights, pull over to hard shoulder.

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5
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Hazard warning lights should only be used when

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have broken down, are causing an obstruction or need to warn others of whats ahead.

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tire pressure light if you have a warning light on what should you do

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stop when it is safe to do so and check handbook

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An accident with further damage what would you need to do

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put hazard warning lights, and move over to hard shoulder if possible

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An accident with further damage not on motor way

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warning triangle about 45m behind

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If a car is stuck on a level crossing with the lights flashing you should

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check there all out and dont push the car off while lights are flashing. and use the emergency phone to warn the signal operator.

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when approaching a tunnel you should

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remove sunglasses, tune the radio if there is a frequency shown and switch on dipped headlights,

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If you have to stop in a tunnnel..

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leave safe distance, you should be able to see the tires and tarmac infront of you

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To safeguard the risk of fire

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carry fire extinguisher and check for smell of fuel. and do not carry any fuel

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13
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If vehicle catches fire in tunnel, if possible

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drive out

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If vehicle catches fire in tunnel, if not possible to drive out

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turn on hazards, turn engine off, fire extinguisher, telephone box, then leave the tunneol

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If a casualty is not breathing you must

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check if their mouth is blocked, tilt head back and check breathing for at least 10 seconds, if not begin chest compressions

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16
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How to do chest compression

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place heel of hand on chest, place other hand on top and interlock fingers, push down 5-6cm

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In the case of sever burns

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pour water over the burn, for 10 minutes, do not remove anything stuck to it

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Bleeding

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check for anything in the wound, and if there is leave it there and put pressure to it and raise it above heart level

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Shock

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pale grey skin, sweating, rapid pulse, rapid shallow breathing, reassure and no leave alone

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if your not sure if its clear when reversing out you should

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ask another person to get out and check

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why should you hang an air freshener on the dashboard

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objects in the window can obstruct view and can be a distraction.

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When there are vehicles parked next to the junction you should

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come to a complete stop then, move forward slowly until you have clear view

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23
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At junctions you should be aware of

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hard to see road users

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24
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Blind spots

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areas that cant be seen in the rear view mirrors or field of vision

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When there is a dip in the road, you can or cannot overtake
cannot
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When following large vehicle you should
keep well back so you can be see in there mirrors
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when overtaking cyclists you should
slow down and give them plenty of room
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if your turning right onto the dual carriage way you could
check if the dual carriage way is big enough
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If you see a hazard ahead
check mirrors to see how actions could affect others, use hazards on motorway
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Rumble strips
awareness of speed
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If you get lost on a busy road
Pull over in a side road to check a map or ask satnav for directions
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Using a hands free system is likely to
distract you from the road
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things you should avoid when driving
arguing with passengers, listening to loud music, tuning car radio.
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what should you do before stopping
check mirrors
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Before pulling of you must check..
internal and external mirrors and blind spots
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When making u-turns
continuous observation, using mirrors and check blind spots for potential hazards.
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Dipped headlights should be turned on when
poor visibility
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emergency stop
foot firmly on break pedal, firmly grip steering wheel, do not press clutch until you need to
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In wet weather stopping distance is how many times longer
4 times
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If lights have been green for a while
expect them to change
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on approach to bridge you should
slow down and watch for pedestrians
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If you start to feel tired you must stop
immediately, if you need to come off sooner then services come off at next junction and find suitable place.
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what types of vehicles have blue beacons
emergency vehicles
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What vehicle has a green vehicle
Doctor car
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If an emergency vehicle is approaching you from behind
pull over when it is safe to do so, look for any hazards for the vehicle passing if you stop in a certain place
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If approaching a zebra crossing and pedestrians are waiting
slow down and start to a stop do not wave them across
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pelican crossing is a
signal controlled crossing
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Pelican crossing if they want to cross they should
press a button
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Pelican lights change from
green to amber then amber to red
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Pelican lights, if the amber lights are flashing and there are still pedestrians crossing
you must give way
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on Pelican crossing if the lights are flashing but there are no pedestrians
you may proceed with cauthion
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A puffin crossing is a
signal controlled crossing
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puffin crossing going red to green
red,red and amber and then only green
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toucan crossing
bikes and humans
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pegasus crossing
horses and humans
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If a driver is going to overtake
allow them to do so and slow down if need to
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If you wish to turn right ahead you must
take position early
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When refueling
ensure that you use the right fuel
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petrol pumps have
green nozzles
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Diesel pumps have
black nozzels
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