Alert driving and consideration for other road users

As the driver of the car, which conduct is correct?

A driver may proceed with caution

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver must yield to the yellow car on the roundabout

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver may turn in front of the other two cars

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver may continue ahead with caution

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver may turn right

What should the driver do in this situation?

Thr driver must allow the blue truck to proceed

What should the driver do?

The driver should allow the yellow car to proceed

What action should the driver take?

Stop at the stop line

The driver intends to turn left at this junction, what should the driver do?

Allow the cyclist/e-scooter user to continue before turning left

The driver intends to turn right at this juntion, what should the driver do?

Proceed after the motorcycle and bus have passed

When intending to turn right as shown, what should the car driver do?

Wait and allow the oncoming vehicle to pass

What should a driver do when continuing straight ahead in the middle lane?

Slow down and allow the driver in front to change lanes.

What should a driver be aware of when following the motorcyclist, and the white car is reversing onto the road?

The driver following the motorcycle may need a longer braking distance than normal.

What should a driver do on the approach to this situation?

Reduce speed and stop if necessary.

When driving on this one-way street with vehicles parked on both sides, what should a driver be prepared for?

A vehicle door may open on either side of the street.

What should a driver do when turning right at this junction?

Allow the red car to proceed.

In this situation who should wait?

The driver behind the stopped van should wait.

In this situation, who should wait?

The driver in the red car should wait.

What should a driver who wants to turn right do in this situation?

Proceed straight ahead or turn left.

Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?

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Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from a minor road onto a major road?

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What should a driver do in this situation when intending to turn left?

Yield to pedestrians already crossing.

What action should a driver take on approach to the brow of this hill?

Reduce speed as possible hazards ahead.

What should the car driver do in this situation?

The driver must allow the cyclist/e-scooter user to proceed.

What should the car driver do in this situation?

The car driver must allow the motorcycle/e-scooter user to proceed.

What should a driver do in this situation?

Allow the pedestrian to cross the road.

What should a driver be alert to in this area?

Pedestrians may cross between parked cars.

What should the driver of the silver car do before turning left?

Allow the cyclist/e-scooter user heading straight on to pass.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

The cyclist/e-scooter user may move onto the roadway without paying attention to moving traffic.

How should a driver overtake the cyclist in this situation?

By crossing the broken white line.

An approaching driver notices that the boy on the children’s scooter has said goodbye to his friend. What is the correct action for the driver to take?

Be prepared for the boy setting off at any moment.

What is the correct action to take in this situation?

Keep a close eye on the children and be prepared to brake in good time.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

The pedestrian may leave the traffic island without paying attention.

The driver is following these two vehicles and wishes to overtake - what must the driver consider before overtaking here?

The driver’s field of view is not good enough to allow safe overtaking.

What should a driver be aware of when approaching a vehicle which is attempting to park?

That there may be a driveway at the point where the vehicle is parking.

What should the driver be most concious of in this situation?

The pedestrian may suddenly cross the road in front of the vehicle.

What should the car driver be aware of in this situation?

Slowing down and being prepared to react.

What should a driver be aware of when driving at night along a shopping street with many different light sources?

Traffic lights may be difficult to distinguish from the other bright lights.

What should a driver be most aware of in this situation?

Children may unexpectedly run out from between parked cars.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

A dangerous right-hand bend ahead.

What should the driver do when there is a sharp dip in the road ahead?

Reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead

What should a driver do if they see a red warning triangle on the road?

The driver should slow down and expect a hazard up ahead

The driver is approaching traffic lights that they know have been green for some time. What should the driver do?

The driver should be aware that the lights may change before they reach them and prepare to stop

What should a driver do when approaching a junction normally controlled by traffic lights and the traffic lights are not lighting?

Treat it as an unmarked junction and proceed cautiously while watching out for other traffic

What should the driver do if there are cattle on the road ahead?

The driver should reduce speed and pass them with care

What should a driver do if they see horse riders on the road ahead?

The driver should reduce speed, allow extra clearance and pass with care

Whar should drivers be aware of if they meet horses with riders on the road?

Loud noises from their vehicle may frighten the horses and cause them to bolt

What should the driver do when approaching a humpbacked hill?

The driver should reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead

What danger can arise during daylight when a driver enters an area that is heavily shaded by overhanging trees?

Visibility could suddenly be reduced

What should a driver do when approaching traffic lights stuck on red?

Stop and proceed with great caution

What should a driver do in this situation?

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop as other children could follow.

What should a driver do when approaching roadworks warning signs?

Reduce speed and be prepared for works vehicles or a flagman

When approaching the pedestrian crossing, what should the driver do in this situation?

Slow down in good time and be prepared to stop.

What should the driver do if there are children playing at the edge of the roadway?

Reduce speed, drive cautiously and remain ready to brake.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

There may be a car hidden from view in front of the bus.

How does giving a late turn signal affect other road users?

There may not have been enough time to react

If a driver suspects that their vehicle indicators have not been seen, what should the driver do?

Use a clear, decisive hand signal as well

What must a driver be prepared for in this situation?

A child could turn back to collect the ball from the roadway.

What should a driver do when travelling behind this vehicle?

Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary.

At a railway level crossing with unattended gates, what should a car driver do?

Open both gates before proceeding to cross

What do flashing amber beacons on an oncoming vehicle alert a driver to?

That the oncoming vehicle may be slow moving or extra wide

What should a driver do if they meet a vehicle with flashing amber beacons?

Slow down and prepare to stop

Is tailgating allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway?

No, as the vehicle in front may stop suddenly

Why is tailgating dangerous?

The vehicle will not have enough distance to stop safely in an emergency

There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should the driver do?

Reduce speed and try to avoid pools of water so as to not splash the pedestrians

When another driver is in a hurry and cuts in front, what should a driver do?

Be patient and do not react

When preparing to stop, a driver notices the vehicle behind is towing a trailer. What should the driver do?

Indicate in good time and pull in gradually to allow the vehicle behind extra stopping distance

What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?

Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between their vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly lit street?

It may be difficult to make out poorly lit vehicles in the dark areas.

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly lit street?

Pedestrians crossing in a dark area might be difficult to see.

What should a driver if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicles?

Look to the left-hand edge (nearside) of the roadway and slow down if necessary

When should signals be given to other road users?

Cleary and in good time to let other road users know what you intend to do

After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front?

Because the required stopping distances is greater (less tyre grip)

When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles parked on the left, what should the driver do?

Indicate right, stopping if necessary until oncoming traffic has passed by

What should a driver do when being overtaken by another vehicle?

Continue at the same pace