Driving Theory Exam 2

Rule H1

-Rule H1 is that all road users (automobiles, bikes and horse powered vehicles) are aware of and understand the Highway Code.

-all drivers and operators have responsibility for there own mode of transport in a collision.

Rule H2

-All road users should give way to pedestrians at a junction crossing or waiting to cross a road.

-All road users must give way to pedestrians at a zebra crossing.

-All road users should give way to pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross a parallel crossing.

Rule H3

-Drivers and motorbikes should not cut across cyclists when wanting to turn into a side road or out of a side road or changing lanes, just as they would not cut across the path of another motor vehicle.

-This applies if they are using a cycle lane, a cycle track or riding ahead on the road. You should give way to them.

-This also applies to horse riders and horse drawn vehicle.

Rule 89

VEHICLE CONDITION. You must ensure your vehicle and trailer comply with the full requirements of the Road Vehicles (construction and Use) Regulations and Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations.

Exemptions (Non Emergency)

-Parking within the controlled area of a pedestrian crossing. (White Zig-Zags)

-Parking within areas controlled by double white lines.

-Leaving the engine running while the vehicle is unattended.

-Parking on the offside during the hours of darkness.

-Parking or driving on a cycle track

-Parking at a designated bus stop.

-Double parking or Parking across a dropped kerb.

-Parking within yellow zig-zag markings at schools, entrances, etc.

Exemptions (Emergency)

-Travelling on the incorrect side of a ‘keep left’ or ‘keep right’ sign.

-Exceeding statutory speed limits.

-Treating a red traffic light as a ‘give way’ sign, including light controlled crossings and temporary lights.

-Using audible warning instruments at night on a restricted road between 23:30-07:00 hours.

-Stopping within a yellow box junction.

-Driving in mandatory with-flow cycle lanes.

Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO)

A TRO is an addition to exemptions written into primary legislation. Local authorities can use a TRO to place temporary, experimental or permanent restrictions on traffic within areas.

Common TRO’s are;

-Parking on a central reservation.

-Parking in areas controlled by double yellow or red lines.

-Using bus lanes.

-Stopping on a clearway. (Road with a no stopping sign.)

-Using tram routes.

Emotion-focused coping

Self-critics from the driver, which may impair driving performance through distraction and self-focus.

Confrontative coping

Mastery of the driving challenge through self-assertion or conflict, which is a dangerous driver-coping strategy.

Task-focused coping

Active attempts to change the external environment via a behavioural response, for example, reducing speed when driving conditions are dangerous, which is an effective coping strategy in the face of driver stress.

Avoidance coping

Ignoring the stressor, often through self-distraction and diverting attention away from driving, which can impair performance.

Reappraisal coping

Dealing with driver stress by re-appraising one’s emotional and cognitive reactions, which tends to have a more positive influence on driving behaviour.

Crew resource management (CRM)

CRM is a management system that optimises the use of all available resources, including personal, equipment and procedures to enhance safety and efficiency.