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SOME TIPS ON SAFE DRIVING |
Question 1.
You lose concentration when
driving if you ?
Answers
v Use a mobile phone
v Listen to very loud music
Any distractions are dangerous. Therefore it is necessary to be in full control of vehicle while driving.
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2. What should you
do before you turn Right ?
Answer
v Take a quick glance over your shoulder. When you are turning right, signal and select the correct gear. Just before you turn give a quick glance for a final check behind and alongside.
Question 3. What should you do TO STOP your vehicle in an emergency while driving on a wet road ?
Answer
v Keep both hands on the steering wheel. As a golden rule, while driving look well ahead and all around so that you are ready for any hazards that might occur. In an emergency, react as quickly as you can whilst keeping control of the vehicle.
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4.
You see road signs showing a sharp bend ahead. What should you do ?
Answer
v Slow down before the bend
Road signs give advance warning of a hazard. Always look and plan well ahead. This will avoid the need for late, harsh braking.
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5. When following a large vehicle you
should keep well back because
Answer
v It allows the driver of the large vehicle to see you in mirrors
This will also help you to get the best view of the road ahead.
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6. In which of these situations
should you avoid overtaking ?
Answer
Overtaking should be avoid in all circumstances. However if it is really necessary, overtaking from right and, if you can’t see well down the road, stay back and wait for a safer place, before overtaking.
Question 7. Your vehicle is fitted with a hands-free phone system. Is it safe to use this equipment while driving
Answer
v No. This may not cause loss of control on the vehicle but this Could distract your attention from the road. This type of mobile phone does not absolve you of your responsibility to keep yourself and other road users safe at all times.
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8. How should you answer a call
on your mobile phone when driving?
Answer
v The most safe way is to stop in a proper and convenient place
No phone call is important enough to endanger someone’s life.
Question 9.
While driving You are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming car.
Should you speed up and go ahead
quickly to avoid this ?
Answer
v No – Rather we should, slow down or stop. Speeds and distances can be more difficult to judge.
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10. Why is it safe to switch
your lights on driving at dusk.
Answer
v It is required so that others can see you. Your lights are there to help others to see you on the road. It is also necessary to turn on your lights during the day due to bad light or heavy rain.
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11. What is your duty while you
are driving towards a zebra crossing and Pedestrians
are waiting to
cross ?
Answer
v As a responsible driver, one should slow down and prepare to stop to allow pedestrians to cross. Zebra crossings give absolute right of travel to pedestrians. In many cases these have :
Question 12.
Why should we not wave people at
pedestrian crossings ?
Answer
v It is dangerous to do so because. The other driver may not have seen the pedestrian or seen your signal and thus could be unable to stop safely.
Question 13. How an arm signal on approach to a zebra crossing is an additional “safe driving” have it ?
Answer
An arm signal helps to :
v To warn following traffic
v To let pedestrians know that you are slowing down and also
v To warn oncoming traffic
By giving clear correct signals you will alert other road users of your intentions to stop.
Question 14.
A vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights, although you
are driving at prescribed speed limit. What should you do ?
Answer
v In such a situation we should allow the vehicle to overtake. It is not correct to enforce the speed limit by blocking another vehicles progress. Because it is possible that the other vehicle is on an emergency mission. Allow the other vehicle to pass when you can do so safely.
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15. Is it
proper to exceed the maximum
speed limit ?
Answer
v No.
Speed limits are set for a reason. Many aspects are taken into consideration when the limits are set. Some of these are :
Traveling at the set speed help you to deal with any hazards.
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16. On an unlit road. How would you react
while following a slow moving vehicle ?
Answer
v In such a situation, it is imperative to use dipped beam headlights
While following another vehicle with headlights on full beam, it could dazzle the driver by reflecting in the interior mirror. Dipped headlight beam would fall short of the vehicle in front.
Question 17.
A long, heavily-laden vehicle is
taking a long time to overtake you. What should you do ?
Answer
v We should slow down
A long vehicle with a heavy load will need more time to pass. As it won’t be able to accelerate to pass quickly, especially on an uphill stretch of road. It is safe to slow down and allow such a heavy vehicle to pass.
Question 18.
You are driving along a country side road. A horse and rider are
approaching. What should you do ?
Answer
v We should drive slowly past and
v Give plenty of room to the horse and the rider.
It is also important to reduce speed while passing too closely, as the speed may frighten the horse and man unseat the rider.
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19. On a Country side road, a person
herding animals asks you to stop. Will you ?
Answer
v Yes. We should
Before you proceed allow the animals to clear the road. Animals are unpredictable and get frightened easily; they could turn and run into your vehicle. The result is obvious.
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20. Who are at greatest risk from other road users ?
Answer
v The Two-wheeler riders.
Such vehicles are
These factors make the two-wheeler riders the most vulnerable of all road users.
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21. When should you
check the engine oil level ?
v At regular intervals but positively; before a long journey. Besides the engine oil level, it is also safe to make checks on fuel, water and tyres.
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22. Why should the petrol-engined
cars must be fitted with catalytic converters ?
v To reduce harmful exhaust emissions.
Question 24. What is the most important reason why you should keep your vehicle
regularly and properly serviced ?
v This will help to keep the machine roadworthy
Regular maintenance will help to identify any faults at an early stage ( which you may not be able to feel yourself ) and help avoid more serious problems.
Question 25.
How should you drive vehicle when new tyres have just been fitted ?
In such a situation, we should drive
v Carefully, until the shiny surface on the tyre is worn off. New tyres have a shiny finish which does not give the tyre best grip, especially if the roads are wet.
Question 26.
There is vibration on your steering wheel as you drive. What are the
causes and remedies ?
v This shows that the wheels are not balanced. It could also mean that you have a badly worn or damaged tyre. The vehicle should be got checked as soon as possible.
Question 27.
Your vehicle pulls to one side when braking. Why ?
v
Question 28.
The brakes fade due to :
v The brakes fade due to overheating.
If the vehicle is fitted with drum brakes, they get hot and sometimes lose a lot of breaking effect. This happens when they are continually used.
Question 29.
If you notice a strong smell of petrol as you drive, what should you do
?
There could be several reasons of such smell.
v Stop and investigate the problem. In case of any visible leakage, don’t smoke or put naked lights near the leakage. Get it checked by a qualified mechanic.
v A properly adjusted head restraint; head restraints provided in your seat will reduce the risk of neck injury in a collision. Before started ensure that these are properly adjusted. Make sure these are not positioned too low as in an accident they could cause damage to the neck.
We as drivers responsible for environmental degradation by
v Making a lot of short journeys,
v Accelerating as quickly as possible and
v Using leaded fuel
For short journeys it may be easier to walk, and it is far better for the health too. In residential areas just think you are stationary in traffic with the engine running quite frequently. This is taxing the environment and your purse.
Question 32. The main causes of fuel wastage are
:
v Carrying excess weights than the prescribed limits,
v Driving with under-inflated tyres
v And maintained engine
Wasting fuel costs you and the driver. It also causes unnecessary pollution. Failing to carry out basic maintenance checks is unfriendly to environment.
Question 33.
Why are mirrors on the outside of vehicles slightly curved (convex) ?
v They give a wider range of vision
Question 34.
How can you help in checking vehicle pollution ?
By using
v Public transport more often,
v Sharing a car when possible
v Walking or cycle on short journeys
Traveling by public transport is an opportunity to get regular exercise by walking to the train or bus station. Exercise is good for everyone. Don’t show-off and use the car if only when unavoidable.
Question 35.
Leaded petrol must NOT be used in vehicles fitted with a catalytic
converter
Answer
Leaded petrol can damage the system. Using fuel without lead is better for the environment.
Question 36. What are the ill effects of braking hard at speed on a sharp bend?
Such an action will make the vehicle unstable. It is advisable to adjust the speed in good time so that it is possible to drive around the bend under gentle acceleration.
Question 37.
When it is drizzling, what is
the safest way to stop ?
Answer
In such a situation when the roads are wet, it is safe to stop the vehicle by using both the brakes. Two-wheeler riders need to take extra care when stopping on wet road surfaces.
Question 38.
Why your stopping distance is longer after heavy rain ?
v Because on a wet road the tyres will have less grip on the roadWhen the tyres lose their grip, you lose control.
Question 39.
What is the most common cause of skidding ?
vContrary to common belief, the most common cause of skidding is drivers error. Skids don’t just happen. They are caused by a driver expecting too much of the vehicle.
Question 40. You are driving in falling snow and the wipers are not clearing the
windscreen. What should you do ?
vIn such a situation, we should be prepared to clear the windscreen by hand. We should ensure that we can see clearly through all the windows. It is not advisable to entirely rely on the wipers to clear the front and rear, as this may leave dangerous blind spots to our disadvantage.
Question 41.
Why to use dipped headlights when driving in fog in daylight?
Question 42. How would you drive on a road junction with limited visibility ?
Answer
v In such situations, we should move slowly, looking both ways. Only proceed when we can see that it is safe to do so. Never speed out hoping the way will be clear or looking one way only.
Question 43. What is the main hazard a driver should be aware of when following a
cyclist ?
Answer
v A cyclist has a tendency to wobbles or swerves to avoid a pot-hole in the road. He might change direction suddenly on a seeing a minor hazard..
Question 45. Why is it necessary to break for some time during a long drive ?
v It is necessary to do so because regular stops help concentration. Plan the journey so that you can take a minimum break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving. You will need to stop for something to eat within the six hours in order to keep up your energy level. If this is allowed to drop you may get tired and lose concentration.
Question 46. Which two things would help to keep you alert during a long journey ?
v Making sure that you get plenty of fresh air
v Making regular stops for refreshments
Question 47.
Advantages of a correct seating position while driving
Question 48.
Another driver does something that upsets you. Should you react ?
v No.
There are occasions when other drivers or riders make a misjudgment or a mistake. One should not react by showing anger. Sounding the horn, flashing the headlights or shouting at the other driver won’t help the situation. Any reaction may lead to accidents.
Question 49.
You are turning left into a side road. What hazards should you be
especially aware of ?
Answer
v In such situations, we should be aware of pedestrians. Make sure that you have reduced your speed and are in the correct gear for the turn. Look into the road before you turn and always give way to any pedestrians who are crossing.
Question 50.
Who is in danger of not
being seen as you reverse your car ?
v In such situations, children are in danger. As you look through the rear of your vehicle you will not be able to see a small child. Be aware of this before you reverse. If there are children playground, get out and check that they are out of your path.
Question 51.
What is the most common factor in causing road accident ?
Question 52.
How would you react to other drivers who appear to be inexperienced?
vIn such situations on road, we should be patient. Learners might not have confidence when they first start to drive. You as a “adult” drivers, should allow them plenty of room and don’t react adversely to their hesitation. Remember, you were also like him at some stage.
Question 53. As a new driver, how can you decrease your risk of accidents on the
motorway ?
v One is more likely to have an accident in the first year of driving. Lack of experience means that you might not react to hazards as quickly as a more experienced driver or rider. Further training and driving experience will help you to become safe on the roads.
Question 54.
What age group is most likely to be involved in a road accident ?
v 18 to 25-year-olds
Data’s show that if you are between the ages of 17 and 25 you are more likely to be involved in a road accident. There are several reasons contributing to this, but in most cases accidents are due to driver or rider error.
Question 55.
Why is passing a lorry more risky than passing a car ?
v Lorries are longer than cars
Question 56.
As a safety measure before starting your engine, you should
v Push the motorcycle forward to check the rear wheel turns freely
v Glance at the neutral light on your instrument panel
Before starting the engine you should ensure the motorcycle is in neutral. This can be done by
v Reduces your control of the motorcycle
Question 58. Hills can affect the performance of your vehicle. Which two apply when
driving up steep hills ?
v You will slow down sooner
v The engine will work harder
v Before the bend
Question 60. You are traveling in very heavy rain. Your overall stopping distance is
likely to be
v Doubled
Apart from the lack of visibility, the road will be extremely wet. This will lessen the grip the tyres have on the road and increase the distance it takes to stop. Double your separation distance.
Question 61.
What can you do to improve your safety on the road as a motorcyclist?
v
Anticipate the actions of others
v
Stay just above the speed limits
v
Keep positioned close to the kerbs
v
Remain well below speed limits
v Anticipate the actions of others
Question 62.
You have to break sharply and your machine starts to skid. You should
v Release the brakes and re-apply
If you skid as a result of too much braking you need to
Question 63.
When snow is falling heavily you should
v Not drive unless it is essential
Consider if the increased risk is worth it. If the weather conditions are bad and your journey isn’t essential, then stay at home.
Answer
v When visibility is seriously reduced
Driving around with front fog lights on when visibility is good is inexcusable. It is unnecessary and the glare cab dazzle other road users. Particularly when the roads are wet.
Question 65. While you are driving in fog, it becomes necessary to use front fog
lights. You should
v Remember to switch them off as visibility improves
It is an offence to have your fog lights on the conditions other than seriously reduced visibility, i.e., less than 100 metres (328 feet).
v Leave sidelights on
If you have to park your vehicle in foggy conditions it is important that it can be seen by other road users. Try to find a place to park off the road. If this is not possible, leave it facing in the same direction as the traffic flow. Make sure that your lights are clean and that you leave your sidelights on.
Question 67.
You are overtaking a car at night. You must
v You do not dazzle other road users
If you wish to overtake at night ensure that your lights don’t reflect in the mirror of the car in front. Wait until you have overtaken before switching to full beam.
v Slow down or stop/
Let your eyes re-adjust. Speed and distance are more difficult to judge at night. You won’t be able to see as far as in daylight, so less information will be available . Don’t take risks, especially if you are considering overtaking the vehicle in front.
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TEST YOUR DRIVING SKILL KNOWLEDGE |
1. HOW MANY FEET BEFORE ONE MAKES A TURN, A SIGNAL SHOULD BE GIVEN :-
1. 50 feet
2. 100 feet
3. while turning.
2. AT NIGHT A CAR DRIVING TOWARDS YOU HAS ITS BLINDING HIGH BEEMLIGHTS
ON. THE DRIVER OF THAT CAR IS:-
1. Guilty of bad manners because high beams blind other
drivers
2. A safe driver because the high beams light up the road
more brightly than the low beams.
3. not obeying the law as low beams should be used when
other vehicle approaches near.
3. YOU ARE DRIVING UP TO AN INTERSECTION WHERE THERE IS NO
SIGNAL. PEOPLE ARE CROSSING IN FRONT OF YOUR CAR.
YOU SHOULD :-
1. continue into the intersection without reducing speed
2. slow down and be careful
3. stop and allow persons to cross the road.
4. YOU WISH TO TAKE "U" TURN AT AN INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY
A TRAFFIC LIGHT. YOU SHOULD :-
1. drive to another intersection that has no traffic light
2. wait until the light turns green before making the "U"
turn
3. make the "U" turn if there is a policeman at the
intersection.
5. IF YOU ARE DRIVING OUT OF A SMALL CROSS ROAD OR DRIVE WAY, YOU MUST :
1. stop before reaching the sidewalk
2. stop, if possible to do so safely
3. stop only if there is heavy traffic.
6. YOU ARE DRIVING TOWARDS AN INTERSECTION WHERE FLASHING
YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHT IS DISPLAYED, YOU SHOULD :-
1. slow down and proceed with caution
2. stop, if possible to do so safely
3. continue at the same speed.
7. YOU ARE DRIVING ON A TWO-LANE STREET, VEHICLE IN FRONT OF
YOU IS MOVING VERY SLOWLY, AND THE ROAD AHEAD IS CLEAR FOR
OVERTAKING. YOU SHOULD :-
1. pass the vehicle from the left hand side
2. pass the vehicle from the right hand side
3. pass the vehicle from any convenient side.
8. WHAT IS THE LEGAL RATE OF SPEED LIMIT, UNLESS SPECIFIC
SPEED LIMIT IS DISPLAYED :- FOR A TWO WHEELER
1. 20 kms per hour
2. 50 kms per hour
3. 75 kms per hour
9. YOUR CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING HURT TO PEOPLE.
YOU SHOULD :-
1. report to the nearest police station; and take the
persons to the hospital
2. need not report the police station
3. need not report to the police station but should take
the persons to the hospital.
10. YOU ARE PULLING INTO THE STREET FROM A PARALLEL PARKING
SPACE. YOU SHOULD :-
1. blow horn and pull from curb slowly
2. signal other traffic and then pull into the street.
3. proceed with caution when there is no traffic nearby to
cause an accident.
11. ON HAVING CHANGED YOUR RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS FROM ONE CITY TO
ANOTHER. YOU SHOULD NOTIFY THE R.T.O. WITHIN :-
1. ten (10) days
2. twenty (20) days
3. thirty (30) days
12. WHILE ON STREET ANOTHER CAR IS FOUND ENTERING THE STREET
FROM AN SMALL ROAD. WHO HAS THE "RIGHT-OF-WAY" ?
1. You
2. The car approaching
3. Neither you nor the other car.
13. WHILE DRIVING NEAR AN INTERSECTION YOU OBSERVE YELLOW LIGHT
FOLLOWING A GREEN LIGHT. YOU SHOULD :-
1. Hurry to cross
2. Stop at the cross walk
3. Proceed across the intersection with caution.
14. A FLASHING RED TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS :-
1. "Stop" sign
2. "Slow" sign
3. Yield "right-of-way" sign.
15. WHILE DRIVING, TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE PROPER HAND SIGNAL IS :-
1. extend right hand in a horizontal position outside of
and to the right of vehicle with palm turned to the left.
2. extend right arm and rotate in anti-clockwise direction
3. extend right arm with palm downward and move and down
several times.
16. A PEDESTRIAN IS CROSSING THE STREET AT AN INTERSECTION IN
AN UNMARKED CROSSWALK. YOU SHOULD :-
1. yield to the pedestrian the "right-way"
2. proceed with care as pedestrian is "joy-walking"
3. reduce speed and warn pedestrian.
17. A " YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY " SIGN MEANS :-
1. always come to a complete stop
2. come to a complete stop if necessary
3. drive a normal speed, but look in both directions.
18. WHILE DRIVING YOU WISH TO CHANGE FROM ONE LANE TO ANOTHER.
YOU SHOULD :-
1. give the proper turn signal
2. change lanes only when it is safe to do so
3. never change lanes as it is against the law.
19. YOU APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION THAT DOES NOT HAVE TRAFFIC
LIGHTS, A POLICEMAN OR TRAFFIC SIGNS. YOU SHOULD :-
1. slow down and use caution
2. come to a full stop
3. not change speed if the way is clear.
20. YOU ARE APPROACHING TO A CIRCLE WHICH YOU ARE ABOUT TO
ENTER YOU SHALL :-
1. continue into the circle traffic at a slow speed
2. yield right-of-way to vehicles already in circle
3. use the outside lane only.
21. WHICH
LANE MUST YOU BE IN WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN :-
1. any lane
2. extreme left lane
3. extreme right lane.
22. HOW FAR YOU MUST STAY THE CAR AHEAD DEPENDS ON :-
1. speed, weather and road conditions
2. legal speed limit
3. conditions of vehicles.
23. WHEN MAY A DRIVER LEND HIS DRIVING LICENCE TO ANOTHER PERSON
1. for driving lessons
2. at no time
3. for identification only.
24. PARKED MOTOR CARS MUST NOT BE CLOSER TO EACH OTHER THAN :-
1. two (2) feet
2. four (4) feet
3. three (3) feet
25. IF YOUR CAR HITS A PEDESTRIAN, YOU SHOULD :-
1. identify yourself and leave
2. help the person and call an ambulance
3. help the injured person, identify yourself and then
report to the police.
26. THE BEST WAY TO GET YOUR CAR OUT OF A SKID IS :-
1. turn the steering both to the right and to the left
2. put to the brakes fast
3. turn the steering wheel
27. YOU ARE DRIVING UPTO AN INTERSECTION WHERE THE TRAFFIC
LIGHT IS RED. A POLICEMAN MOTIONS YOU TO GO THROUGH. YOU
SHOULD :-
1. wait for the light to turn green and then go ahead
2. call the policeman's attention to the red light
3. obey the policeman's signal.
28. YOU HAVE A VALID LEARNER'S LICENCE TO DRIVE A CAR. YOU
SHOULD :-
1. drive only in the daylight hours
2. have someone with a valid driver's licence on the seat
beside you when you drive
3. practice driving only on streets that have very little
traffic.
29. DOUBLE SOLID LINES ON THE STREET INDICATES
1. you may cross over while overtaking
2. you may not cross the line while overtaking
3. no overtaking.
30. WHILE DRIVING IF A FLASHING RED OR BLUE LIGHT OF AN
EMERGENCY VEHICLE IS SEEN, YOU SHOULD :-
1. keep to the left of the road and slow down
2. stop where you are
3. pull to the left and stop.
31. STICKERS, POSTERS AND OTHER NON-OFFICIAL ITEMS MAY NOT BE
PLACED IN OR THE WINDSHIELD OF AN AUTOMOBILE BECAUSE :-
1. it is unlawful to advertise in this way
2. they obstruct the driver's vision
3. other drivers cannot see you.
32. YOU ARE FOLLOWING A SLOW TRUCK NEAR THE TOP OF A HILL ON AN
UPGRADE. YOU SHOULD :-
1. overtake at once, if no traffic is in sight
2. overtake when you reach the top of hill and can see
clearly
3. overtake after you blow your horn as a warning.
33. A PERSON HAVING DRIVING LICENCE SUSPENDED OR CANCELED MAY
1. drive in an emergency
2. drive only when a valid driving licence holder is with
him
3. not drive under any conditions.
34. HORN MAY BE USED :-
1. to warn pedestrians and drivers
2. to warn slow drivers and careless pedestrians
3. to attract attention that you have the "right-of-way".
35. IF ANOTHER VEHICLE IS OVERTAKING YOU, YOU MUST :-
1. reduce your speed until the other vehicle has safely
passed your vehicle
2. move to the right to prevent the vehicle from passing
if you are at the legal speed
3. increase your speed.
36. WHILE WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT
TURNS GREEN, YOU SHOULD :-
1. turn quickly before traffic coming towards you gets in
your way
2. force your way through oncoming traffic in order to
clear your vehicle
3. signal and turn when oncoming traffic has cleared.
37. A CAR DRIVING LICENCE HOLDER CAN DRIVE A MOTORCYCLE WHEN :-
1. he is authorised to do so
2. in case of emergency only