Part 1- Alert Driving: Driver behaviour and ANTICIPATION

what should a 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 they do

the driver should be aware that the lights may change before they reach them and be prepared 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 a driver do if there are cattle up 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

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

drivers should be aware that loud noises from their vehicle may frighten the horses and cause them to bolt

what should a 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 caution

what should a driver do when aproaching roadworks warning signs

reduce speed and be prepared to stop for works vehicles or a flagman

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

reduce speed, drive cautiously and remain ready to break

how does giving a late signal affect other road users

they may not have been given enough time to react

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

use a clear desicive hand signal as well

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