Observation and field of view

What lights should a driver use in dense fog?

Front and rear fog lights along with dipped headlights

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

Because wheel-spray may impair visiblity

What should the driver be aware of when crossing road markings such as lines and directional arrows in wet weather?

The required stopping distance is increased due to reduced tire grip

How does rain affect driving in this situation?

It increases the danger of skidding

What should a driver do when there are dark clouds and visibility is reduced during daylight hours?

Drive with dipped headlights switched on

What lights should a driver use when driving in dense fog?

Drive with dipped headlights and fog lights

What should a driver do when driving in dense fog?

Reduce speed and use dipped headlights

When should a driver use fog lights on their vehicle?

Use foglights only in dense fog and falling snow

What should a driver do when driving in slippery road conditions?

Use gentle acceleration and braking

What should a driver do when driving in heavy rain?

Be aware that a vehicle may slide or ‘aquaplane’

When a driver is at a junction where visibility is extremely limited, what should the driver do?

Move out with extreme care, watching carefully to the left and right

What should the driver do when approaching this situation?

Reduce speed and remain ready to brake since the girl on the footpath could suddenly cross the road

When should a driver use the vehicle’s rear-view mirror?

Before changing direction

What should a driver do when they want to safely change to the lane on the right in which there is no other traffic?

Use the mirror, signal and move into the right-hand lane when a suitable gap appears in the traffic in that lane

How should a driver proceed if their view is blocked at a junction?

Move out slowly onto the road while watching carefully for other traffic

What should a driver do who wishes to turn a vehicle around on the road?

Check ahead and behind for oncoming traffic and turn the vehicle around while still keeping a look out

When driving behind a bus that is signalling to turn left and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

Stay back and allow it to complete the turn

What should a driver do when driving on a wide road behind a vehicle that has signalled to turn right ahead?

Overtake on the left-hand side and carry on if it is safe to do so

When driving behind a heavy goods vehicle that is signalling to turn right, what should a driver do?

Stay behind until there is enough space to overtake it on the inside or until it has completed the turn

Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?

The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see

When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the nearside (left-hand side)?

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right

What should a driver who wishes to perform a u-turn do?

Check that the road is not one way