Taking corrective or emergency action

What can cause a vehicle to skid?

Excessive heavy braking

What should a driver do if a front tyre bursts while driving?

Grip the steering wheel firmly

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets a puncture on the motorway?

Pull in where safe on the hard shoulder and call for assistance

What precautions could a driver take against the risk of fire in their vehicle?

Carry a suitable fire extinguisher in the vehicle

When should a driver use hazard warning lights on a motorway?

When the vehicle has broken down

What should a driver do if their vehicle is broken down on a motorway and they are awaiting assistance?

Switch on the vehicle’s hazard warning lights, get out of the vehicle and stand safely to the side

What action should a driver take when they meet a vehicle with flashing blue lights?

Move to the left, reduce speed and stop if necessary

What should a driver do if an ambulance is stopped up ahead with its flashing blue lights on?

Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary

How are emergency vehicles identified?

By flashing red or blue lights

What vehicles are exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency?

Fire brigade, ambulance and Garda

How should a driver react to emergency services vehicles with flashing blue lights and/or sirens on?

Check their mirrors before looking for space to move aside

What should a driver do when an emergency service vehicle approaches with flashing blue lights?

React quickly, safely and carefully to allow emergency service vehicle to pass

What should a driver never do when an emergency service vehicle approaches with flashing blue lights?

Brake suddenly or block the road

Can a driver break a red light or the speed limit to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass?

Never

What is the likely effect of motorists ‘rubbernecking’ at the scene of a traffic accident?

It can cause additional incidents as drivers become distracted