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11 Cards in this Set
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Name 8 things that can distract you when driving. |
Smoking Arguing with passengers or other road users Reading maps Adjusting music or radio Talking on a phone Eating or drinking |
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When can you use a hand held mobile phone when driving? |
Only when calling 999 or 112 in a genuine emergency and when it is impractical to stop. |
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What should you do when using satnavs, congestion warning systems or similar products? |
Do not allow yourself to get distracted by them and pay attention to the road. Stop and then check them if necessary. |
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What 5 things should you do in slow moving traffic? |
Reduce distance between vehicles to maintain traffic flow. Never get too close that you can't stop safely. Leave enough space that you can overtake the vehicle in front if it breaks down. Do not change into left lanes to overtake. Make sure to allow access to side roads in order to avoid further congestion. Be aware of cyclists and motorcyclists overtaking on either side. |
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What 6 things should you especially be on the lookout for in built up areas? |
Pedestrians Children running out from between parked cars Car doors opening Vehicles moving off Vehicles emerging out of junctions and driveways Cyclists and motorcyclists |
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Name 3 traffic calming measures |
Humps Chicanes Narrowings |
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What 3 rules should you follow in an area with traffic calming measures? |
Maintain a consistently low speed Do not attempt to overtake Allow both cyclists room to pass through calming measures |
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What rules should you adopt while driving on country roads? |
Reduce your speed when approaching bends as they can be deceptively sharp Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders and slow farming vehicles Make sure you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear Slow down when entering a village |
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What should you do if you are on a single track road and a vehicle is approaching you? |
Pull into a passing place on your left or wait opposite one on your right. |
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When should you give way to a vehicle on a single track road in particular? |
When it is going uphill. |
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What should you avoid when using passing places? |
Parking in them. |
