alertness

when following a large vehicle, why should you stay a safe distance behind it ?

• so they can see you in their mirrors

what should you do when you can’t see clearly behind you when you are reversing ?

• ask someone to guide you

what should you do before making a u - turn?

• look over your shoulder for a final check

what should you do before slowing down or stopping ?

• check your mirrors

when do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view ?

• when approaching bends and junctions

when driving on a wet road how should you stop your vehicle in an emergency?

• keep both hands on the steering wheel

when should you avoid overtaking ?

• when approaching a dip in the road

when turning right onto a dual carriage way what should you do before emerging ?

• check that the central reservation is wide enough for your car

why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ?

• to assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind