Alertness

• When turning your car in the road, you must check all around for other road users
• What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you and you have to brake hard?

  Ignore the error and stay calm
• Red routes been introduced in major cities to help the traffic flow
• You are driving along a narrow country road. When passing the cyclist you should drive slowly and leave plenty of room
• What is the nearest you may park to a junction?


  10 metres
• You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle accident and the rider is injured. When should the helmet be removed?

  Only when it is esssential
• You are driving in the dark and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car. You should slow down or stop
• As a driver what do you understand by the term 'Blind Spot'?

  An area not seen in your mirrors
• You are driving on a wet road and you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency. You should keep both hands on the wheel
• Tailgating means following another vehicle too closely
• Why would a pedestrian dress their dog in a yellow or burgundy coat; what are they warning you about?

  Deafness
• When following a large vehicle you should stay well back because it allows the driver to see you in the mirror
• If you are turning left into a side road what hazards should you be especially aware of?

  Pedestrians
• MSM means mirror, signal, manoeuvre