Consideration for other road users and alertness to danger

Is tailgating allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway?

No, because the vehicle in front may stop suddenly

Why is tailgating too close behind the vehicle in front dangerous?

The vehicle will not have enough distance to stop safely in an emergency

There are pedestriand on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should a driver do?

Reduce speed and try to avoid the pools of water so as not to splash the pedestrians

When another driver is in a hurry and cuts in front what should a driver do?

Be patient and do not react

When preparing to stop, a driver notices the vehicle behind is towing a trailer. What should the driver do?

Indicate in good time and pull in gradually to allow the vehicle behind extra stopping distance

What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?

Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between their vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly lit street?

It may be difficult to make out poorly lit vehicles in dark areas

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly lit street?

Pedestrians crossing in a dark area might be difficult to see

What should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?

Look to the left-hand edge (nearside) of the roadway and slow down if necessary

When should signals (for example, with indicators) be given to other road users?

Clearly and in good time to let other road users know what you intend to do

After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front?

Because the required stopping distance is greater

When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles parked on the left, what should the driver do?

Indicate right, stopping if necessary until oncoming traffic has passed by

What should a driver do when being overtaken by another vehicle?

Continue at the same pace