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Alertness

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

Select one answer A When you're driving on a dual carriageway B When you're driving on a motorway C When you're approaching bends and junctions D When you're approaching a one-way street

Windscreen pillars can obstruct your view, particularly at bends and junctions. Look out for other road users – especially cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians who can easily be overlooked.

Alertness

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

Select one answer A Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger B To assess how your actions will affect the traffic behind C To check what's happening on the road ahead D Because you'll need to brake sharply and stop

You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what's going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What's happening behind may affect how you respond to hazards ahead.

Alertness

Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?

Select one answer A To help you choose the correct lane B To tell you the distance to the roundabout C To make you aware of your speed D To help you keep the correct separation distance

These lines are often found on the approach to a roundabout or a dangerous junction. They give you extra warning to adjust your speed. Look well ahead and do this in good time.

Alertness

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

Select one answer A Use the exterior mirrors only B Look around before moving off C Look around after moving off D Give a signal after moving off

Before moving off, you should use both the interior and exterior mirrors to check that the road is clear. Look around to check the blind spots and, if necessary, give a signal to warn other road users of your intentions. Also look well ahead as you'll have to steer out into the road to pass the parked car.

Alertness

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

Select one answer A Accelerate hard B Brake hard C Maintain your speed D Be ready to stop

The longer traffic lights have been green, the sooner they'll change. Allow for this as you approach traffic lights that you know have been green for a while. They're likely to change soon, so you should be prepared to stop.

Alertness

What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

Select one answer A Using a mobile phone B Using the mirrors C Using the windscreen wipers D Using the demisters

Except for emergencies, it’s illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while you're driving. Even using a hands-free kit can severely distract your attention.

Alertness

What's likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you're driving?

Select one answer A It will reduce your view B It will increase your concentration C It will improve your safety D It will divert your attention

Talking to someone while you're driving can distract you and, unlike when someone is in the car with you, the person on the other end of a mobile phone is unable to see the traffic situations you're dealing with. They will not stop speaking to you even if you're approaching a hazardous situation. You need to concentrate on your driving at all times.

Alertness

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

Select one answer A Use the mirrors B Select a higher gear C Flash the headlights D Sound the horn

Before slowing down or stopping, check the mirrors to see what's happening behind you. Also assess what's ahead and make sure you give the correct signal if it will help other road users.

Alertness

Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?

Select one answer A So others can see you more easily B Because the street lights are lit C So that you blend in with other drivers D To make your dials easier to see

Your headlights and tail lights help others on the road to see you. It may be necessary to turn on your headlights during the day if visibility is reduced; for example, due to heavy rain. In these conditions, the light might fade before the street lights are timed to switch on. Be seen to be safe.

Alertness

What should you do as you approach this bridge?

Select one answer A Slow down B Change gear C Keep to 30 mph D Move to the right

You should slow down and be cautious. Hump bridges are often narrow and there may not be enough room for you to pass an oncoming vehicle at this point. Also, there's no footpath, so be aware of pedestrians in the road.

Alertness practice

When do windscreen pillars cause a serious obstruction to your view?

Why should you use your mirrors when you see a hazard ahead?

Why are these yellow lines painted across the road?

What should you do when you move off from behind a parked car?

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

What’s most likely to distract you while you’re driving?

What's likely to happen if you use a hands-free phone while you're driving?

What should you do before slowing down or stopping your vehicle?

Why should you switch your headlights on when it first starts to get dark?

What should you do as you approach this bridge?

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