Alertness

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind.

What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

Using a mobile phone.

Where should you avoid overtaking?

Approaching a dip in the road.

Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?

To make you aware of your speed.

There are objects hanging from you interior mirror. Why could this be a hazard?

Your view could be obstructed.

You’re driving your car. When may you use a hand-held mobile phone?

When you’ve parked safely.

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Look over your shoulder for a final check.

What does this curved arrow road marking mean?

Overtaking traffic should move back to the left.

You’re on a long motorway journey. What should you do if you start to feel sleepy?

Leave the motorway and stop in a safe place.

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

Use the mirrors.

You’re following a large vehicle. Why should you stay a safe distance behind it?

You’ll give the driver a chance to see you in their mirrors.

You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?

Check that the central reservation is wide enough for your vehicle.

How can you make sure that a satellite navigation (sat nav) system doesn’t distract you when you’re driving?

Set it before starting your journey.

You’re waiting to emerge from a junction. The windscreen pillar is restricting your view. What should you be particularly aware of?

Motorcyclists.

What should you do if you can’t see clearly behind when you’re reversing?

Ask someone to guide you.

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Look around before moving off.

What should you do as you approach this bridge?

Slow down.

What should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

Be ready to stop.

You’re travelling along this road. How should you pass the cyclists?

Leave them plenty of room as you pass.

What’s likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you’re driving?

It will divert your attention.

You’re waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?

Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view.

You’re driving on a wet road. What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?

Keep both hands on the steering wheel.

What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?

An area not visible to the driver.

What should you do if your mobile phone rings while you’re driving or riding?

Leave it until you have stopped in a safe place.

Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?

So others can see you more easily.

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

When you’re approaching bends and junctions.