alertness

• MSM

  • mirror
  • signal
  • manoeuvre
• If you are turning left into a side road what hazards should you be especially aware of?

  Pedestrians
• When following a large vehicle you should stay well back because it allows the driver to see you in the mirror
• Why would a pedestrian dress their dog in a yellow or burgundy coat; what are they warning you about?

  deafness
• Tailgating means following another vehicle too closely
• 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
• When approaching a dip in the road you should avoid overtaking
• As a driver what do you understand by the term 'Blind Spot'?

  An area not seen in your mirrors
• You are driving in the dark and are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car.

  You should slow down or stop
• 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
• What is the nearest you may park to a junction?

  10 metres
• Before making a U-turn in the road, you should always look over your shoulder for final confirmation
• You are driving along a narrow country road.

  When passing the cyclist you should drive slowly and leave plenty of room
• Red routes been introduced in major cities to help the traffic flow
• 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
• When turning your car in the road, you must check all around for other road users
• To answer your mobile phone when driving, you should stop somewhere
• Using a hands-free phone is likely to divert your attention