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Safe and Socially Responsible Driving
Five questions on attitude: courtesy, patience and sharing the road with everyone.
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What it covers
- Courtesy to other road users
- Slow vehicles, horses and farm traffic
- Children, older people and disabled people
- Eco-driving and the environment
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10 sample questions
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Question 1 of 10
According to the Pre-Crash Report, what type of vehicle were the majority of people driving when they had consumed alcohol and caused a fatal collision?
Explanation: All 28 of the female drivers who had consumed alcohol were driving a private car. Table 2 sets out the age band of the driver who had consumed alcohol by the vehicle driven. The group of Agricultural vehicles includes tractors. FACT: Almost half of the drivers of a private car were aged between 16 and 24 years.
Question 2 of 10
What should a driver do when they see a slow moving vehicle up ahead being driven by a learner driver?
Explanation: Show patience and courtesy when driving behind a learner driver. Learner drivers are not as experienced as other road users and may drive erratically when put under pressure.
Question 3 of 10
There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should a driver do?
Explanation: During wet conditions, you should be aware that surface water can affect the stability of your vehicle. This is particularly so where the water lies in pools. As you drive through surface water, you should show consideration to pedestrians and cyclists and try not to splash them as you pass.
Question 4 of 10
How do you make sure your vehicle is parked safely?
Explanation: When parking make sure you do not interfere with normal traffic flow and that your vehicle does not disturb, block or endanger other road users.
Question 5 of 10
When driving on a road that has a potholed surface and there is a cyclist ahead, what should a driver do?
Explanation: You should always be aware of how vulnerable cyclists are. When you are driving on a road with potholes or bad surfaces, give plenty of clearance to the cyclists when overtaking them. Take into account that they may swerve suddenly to avoid potholes.
Question 6 of 10
What should a driver do if they see horse riders on the road ahead?
Explanation: You should always read the road ahead and be prepared to react to changing traffic situations. If you meet horses or other animals on the road, you should slow down and be prepared to stop. Don't use the horn or do anything that might frighten the animals. You must stop if directed to do so by the person in charge of animals.
Question 7 of 10
Are children allowed to be left unattended in a vehicle?
Explanation: Children must not be left unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period of time. Children might interfere with the vehicle’s controls, and would not be able to deal with an emergency situation, such as a fire or electrical malfunction which could result in serious injury or death.
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following road users are most vulnerable in slow-moving city traffic?
Explanation: In slow-moving city traffic, you should be aware of and check your blind spots before any manoeuvre. Pedestrians can easily become hidden in a blind spot, and in slow-moving traffic, they might be moving faster than you are.
Question 9 of 10
A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do?
Explanation: If you drive when you are angry or upset, you are more likely to be involved in a collision, and more likely to react to other drivers bad behaviour. Take the time to calm down and compose yourself before you set out on a journey.
Question 10 of 10
According to the Pre-Crash Report, which age group had the highest number of drivers causing fatal collisions where alcohol was a factor?
Explanation: Table 8 sets out the available blood alcohol concentrate (BAC) in drivers by the age group. In total 151 drivers had a record of a BAC. FACT: In total, 47% of the drivers aged between 16 and 24 years had a BAC of 201 to 251+.
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