Alert Driving & Consideration

What should a driver do when they want to use a mobile phone?

Pull in and stop at a safe place

Is using a mobile phone while driving illegal?

Yes

What is the purpose of rumble strips on the sides of a carriageway?

Alert drivers that their vehicle is veering out of their lane

What are rumble strips?

Raised/grooved patterns on the roadway shoulders/edge of the road that make a rumbling sound and physical vibration to alert drivers they are veering out of their lane.

Benefit of rumble strips

Warns inattentive drivers. Helps drivers during harsh weather where visibility is reduced

Before exiting the vehicle on a busy road what should the driver ensure?

Check it is safe to open the door

In this situation what should the driver in the right-lane of the dual carriageway be aware of?

Crosswinds may blow the rider into their path