Alertness - FAQs

Question 1

Is it okay to use a ‘hands-free’ phone when driving?

Answer 1

• Just because it’s hands-free doesn’t make it safe; it can still distract you.
• The person you’re talking to can’t see the traffic situation.
• They won’t stop talking to you if you’re approaching a hazard.

Question 2

What do yellow lines painted at intervals mean?

Answer 2

These encourage drivers to reduce their speed. They may also be red. You often see them on the approach to a:

• Hazard (such as a roundabout)
• Reduced speed limit.

Question 3

What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?

Answer 3

Blind spots are areas that can’t be seen either when using normal forward vision or when using mirrors.