alertness - observation (study and practice dvsa app)

driving safely takes a lot of concentration how do you make sure you are concentrating

looking around constantly and assess the changing situation as you drive

before carrying out any manoeuvre ‘like moving off, stopping, turning or changing lances’ what 3 things should you do

- uses your mirrors to assess how your actions will affect traffic behind you - look around for a final check - remember windscreen pillars can obstruct view, look over shoulder - signal if necessary

what should you do if you can’t see behind when reversing

ask a reliable person to guide you

what should you do if you can’t see when emerging from a junction because your view is obstructed by parked cars

move forward slowly and carefully until you can get a proper view

be particularly careful before overtaking what should you “ensure that” to do with the road

that you have a clear view of the road ahead - there shouldn’t be any bends or dips

be particularly careful before overtaking what should you “ensure that” to do with completing

that you have enough time to complete the manoeuvre safely

its important for other road users to know you’re there to be know when should you switch on your lights

when it starts to get dark, even if the street lights aren’t on

its important for other road users to know you’re there what to do when you can’t be seen and where might you not be seen

where you can’t be seen like at a hump bridge consider using your horn