Tiredness and resisting pressure

What should drivers do if they become drowsy while driving?

Stop, take a break, including a short walk if possible

When driving late at night what should a driver be aware of?

That there is a danger of themselves or other drivers falling asleep

What should the driver do if they are driving and feel tired?

The driver should stop and take a break

What should a driver do if they feel tired before starting a journey?

Do not start the journey until they are rested

What should a driver do if they experience micro-sleep while driving?

Stop in a safe place

What should a driver do when taking a medication which can make them feel drowsy?

Do not drive a vehicle

When a driver is driving behind another vehicle that they do not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Keep well back to allow following traffic to overtake

When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Stay back and leave a gap for the other drivers to overtake

What should a driver do if they are not travelling as fast as the vehicle in front?

The driver should keep to the left and allow vehicles to overtake if they wish

What should a driver do if they wish to drive across a busy road and the traffic lights which normally control the junction are temporarily out of action?

Take good observation, wait for a clear break in traffic and proceed to cross the road safely

What should a driver do if they see a school bus stopped on the nearside (left-side) of the road ahead?

Reduce speed and overtake with caution

What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side in the road in an unsafe manner?

The driver should stay well back in a safe position

What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead?

Stay behind it and allow it to complete the turn

What should a driver do if the bus in front has moved out to make a left-hand turn and there is oncoming traffic?

Stay back and allow the bus to complete the turn

What should a driver do if they are first in line to turn right at traffic lights while the green light is showing and there is oncoming traffic approaching?

Go forwards toward the centre of the junction and turn safely when a suitable gap appears

When is it permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road while overtaking?

It is never permitted

When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road, is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake?

Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there

When driving on a national road is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder in order to allow faster-moving traffic to overtake?

Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there

What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

A driver should maintain their position in the queue

What should the driver do when driving a vehicle they are not familiar with?

Initially drive with extra care and a lower speed until fully familiar with the vehicle

What should a driver do if they see a truck reversing into a side entrance on the left-hand side of the road ahead?

Stop back safely and wait until the way is clear

What may the hard shoulder of a motorway be used for?

Stopping in an emergency