PART 1 - The drivers mental state: RESISTING PRESSURE

When a driver is driving behind another vehicle that they do not intend to overtake what should a driver do?

Keep well back to allow following traffic to overtake

When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake, what should the driver do

stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtakewhat should a driver do if they

what should a driver do if they wish to drive across a busy road and the traffic lights, which normally control the junction, are temporarily out of action

Take good observation, wait for a clear brak in the traffic and proceed to cross te road safely

What should a driver do if they are not travelling as fast as the vehicle in front

the driver should keep to the left and allow vehicles to overtake if they wish

What should a driver do if they see a school bus stopped on the nearside (left side) of the road ahead

reduce speed and overtake with caution

what should a driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manor?

The driver should stay well back in a safe

What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead

Stay behind it and allow it to complete the turn

What should a driver do if a bus infront has moved out to make a left-hand turn and there is oncoming traffic?

Stay back and allow the bus to complete the turn

What should a driver do if they are first in line to turn right at traffic lights while the green lights while the green light is showing and there is oncoming traffic approaching

Go forward towards the centre of the junction and turn safely when a suitable gap appears

when is it permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road while overtaking

it is not permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder while overtaking

When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road, is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake?

yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there.

When driving on a national road, is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder in order to allow faster-moving traffic to overtake

yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there.

what should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights

A driver should mantain there position in the queue

What should a driver do when driving a vehicle they are not familiar with

Initially drive with extra care and at a lower until fuly familiar with the vehicle

What should a driver do if they see a truck reversing into a side entrance on the left-hand side of the road ahead

Stop back safely and wait until the way is clear

What may the hard shoulder of a motorway be used for?

emergency stopping only