1. Alertness

Question 1

before any manoeuvre (e.g. moving off, stopping, turning, changing lanes) you must

Answer 1

• use mirrors to see how your action will effect traffic behind
• look around for final check (e.g. windscreen pillars can block view)
• signal if needed

Question 2

what do you do if you can’t see behind when reversing?

Answer 2

ask a reliable person to help you

Question 3

what do you do if emerging from a junction and you can’t see due to parked cars?

Answer 3

move forward slowly and carefully until you can see

Question 4

before you overtake be careful to?

Answer 4

• have a clear view of the road (e.g. no dips or bends)

- you have enough time to safely overtake

Question 5

what can you do to make sure other road users know you are there?

Answer 5

• when dark turn on lights even if streetlights aren’t on

- when you can’t be seen (e.g. hump bridge) consider using your horn

Question 6

what do road signs and markings do?

Answer 6

give info about hazards

Question 7

what should you do when you see a road sign/marking?

Answer 7

• follow their advice

- slow down if needed

Question 8

what do you do when turning right onto a dual carriageway?

Answer 8

check the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle

Question 9

what is a dual carriageway?

Answer 9

road where there is separation between yourself and oncoming traffic e.g. raised kerb, grass. can be 1+ lane in either direction

Question 10

what do you do when following a large vehicle and why?

Answer 10

• stay well back for safety but also so you can see more of the road ahead
• see whether you can see their mirrors (shows whether they can see you)

Question 11

what vulnerable road users should you look out for and why?

Answer 11

• pedestrians particuarly when hidden or at a crossing
• cyclists, make sure to pass them slowly and leave lots of room
• motorcyclists as they may be hidden by your windscreen pillar

Question 12

if your approaching traffic lights that have been green for a while what should you expect?

Answer 12

that the lights may change so be prepared to stop

Question 13

why must you keep both your hands on the wheel when you brake?

Answer 13

to keep control of the vechicle

Question 14

what do you need to plan for a journey?

Answer 14

• the route

- regular rest stops

Question 15

to ensure you don’t feel tired when driving on a motorway you must

Answer 15

• not drive for 2+ hours consecutively
• have plenty of fresh air
• if you feel tired, leave at the next exit, find a safe area to stop and have a nap

Question 16

what things can passengers do that could distract you?

Answer 16

• arguing
• joking
• loud music

Question 17

what things can distract you when driving

Answer 17

• objects hanging in the car
• starting/changing radio/music
• looking at a map
• talking into a microphone

Question 18

what is the term blind spot?

Answer 18

any areas that are hidden from the driver due to bodywork or not being covered in the mirrors