PART 1- alert driving: CONSIDERATION for other road users

Is tailgating allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway

no, because the vehicle in front may stop suddenly

why is tailgating(driving too close behind the vehicle in front) dangerous

the vehicle may not have enough distance to stop safely in an emergency

there are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should the 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