Traffic

Question 1

What act covers Road Traffic offences?

Answer 1

Road Traffic Act 1988

Question 2

What does S170 RTA 1988 cover?

Answer 2

Covers what a driver must provide to another in a RTC

Question 3

What affects can driver fatigue have on the driver?

Answer 3

Slower reaction times.
Impaired concentration.
Reduction in vigilance.

Question 4

What is the fatal 4?

Answer 4

Drink & Drug Driving
Not wearing a seatbelt.
Excessive speed.
Driving while distracted. (consider mobile phones)

Question 5

What is the fatal 4?

Answer 5

Not wearing a seatbelt.
Excessive speed.
Driving whilst distracted.
Drink & Drug driving.

Question 6

Define a ‘road’.

Answer 6

Any length of highway to which the public has access, includes footpaths and bridges over which a road passes.

Question 7

Define a motor vehicle.

Answer 7

A mechanically propelled vehicle that is intended or adapted for use on a road.

Question 8

Define a mechanically propelled vehicle? (MPV)

Answer 8

A vehicle powered by a motor, electric, petrol, diesel or any other fuel.

Question 9

What pneumonic should you refer to for MPVs?

Answer 9

SEPDOG

Steam
Electric
Petrol
Diesel
Oil
Gas

Question 10

What does section 164 of RTA 1988 cover?

Answer 10

The power for constables to request to see proof of driver’s licences and in some cases a date of birth.

Question 11

What does section 163 RTA 1988 cover?