Turning left with a cyclist ahead of you
Slow down and turn behind the cyclist. Never overtake and cut in front of them.
Leave at least 1.5 metres where practicable, as much room as you would give a car.
Being able to stop in an emergency without skidding
Keep adjusting your speed to the road conditions.
The light is green but the vehicle in front still has not moved
Wait patiently. Do not sound your horn to hurry it.
The brakes do not work after driving through water
Pump the brake pedal, or press it gently while driving slowly, to dry the brakes.
Driving down a steep slope
Use a lower gear, so engine braking helps control your speed.
Check the level regularly with the dip-stick when the engine is cool, and have the oil changed periodically.
Why tailgating is dangerous
You cannot stop in time if the vehicle in front stops suddenly, and it can make the driver in front nervous. It is never acceptable.
What increases braking distance
Wet roads, worn tyres and a heavily loaded vehicle. (Your reaction distance stays the same.)
Children playing at the roadside
Slow down and be ready to stop: they may dash into the road.
Make sure there are no children, pedestrians or obstructions behind you.
Why dip your headlights when close behind another vehicle
Your beam reflects in its mirrors and dazzles its driver.
At least 3 seconds before you move, so other road users have time to react.
What increases reaction distance
Being tired or having drunk alcohol, which increases your reaction time.
Check left and right for vehicles still crossing before you move off.
Your vehicle is aquaplaning
Slow down by braking on and off until you regain control.
A fire engine's siren in the oncoming traffic
Give way to it too: slow down and keep left, stopping if necessary.
Slow down and drive carefully.
Slow down, to keep control and avoid splashing pedestrians and cyclists.
Wear sunglasses or lower the sun visor.
An ambulance siren behind you on a one-way road
Give way by pulling in to the left or the right, whichever suits the situation.
A cyclist crossing on the 'Red Man'
Slow down and let them cross. Do not sound your horn to scare them.
When the tread is less than 1.6 mm deep, or the tyre is bald or punctured.
An accident in which someone is injured
Stop, help the injured, call the police and an ambulance, and exchange particulars.
Your field of vision as speed increases
Two areas, on the right and left of the vehicle, that the mirrors cannot show.
A driver behind wants to race you
Ignore them and keep within the speed limit.
Share of driving information that comes through the eyes
Park parallel to the lines and in the centre of the lot.
When to check tyre pressure
Before driving, when the tyres are cold, for an accurate reading.
Slowest you should drive on a 70 km/h road
55 km/h: not more than 15 km/h below the limit, even in the left lane.
Highway Code following distance
At least one car length for every 16 km/h of speed: 5 lengths at 80 km/h.
Highway Code r.67
Pedestrians crossing on the zig-zag area of a zebra crossing
They do not have right of way there: pedestrians must cross on the zebra stripes.
Left-hand drive (most of Europe)
The steering wheel is on the left of the vehicle.
Stay in the queue and wait patiently. Jumping the queue makes the jam worse.
The brakes do not seem to work as you move off
Do not drive. Have the car checked by a technician.
Using the horn near schools and hospitals
An offence, except to avoid an accident.
Following distance at high speed
Leave a bigger gap at higher speeds, such as on expressways, and when your vehicle is heavily loaded.
A person walking slowly with a white stick
Probably blind: slow down and stop if necessary to let them cross.
Change to a lower gear first.
Reversing from a side road into a main road
Signal your intention and check around for pedestrians and other traffic.
Do not drive if you feel giddy, or if the medicine may make you drowsy. If unsure, ask your doctor first.
When to check the radiator coolant
When the engine has cooled down. Hot coolant is under pressure and can scald you.
Why cyclists do not ride right next to the kerb
Their pedals may hit the kerb and their tyres may get stuck in drain holes. Give them room.
A pedestrian still crossing when the lights change in your favour
Give way and wait until the road is clear.
Speed at night compared with the day
The force pushing a car outwards on a bend
Centrifugal force. It grows with speed and with how sharp the bend is: slow down before bends.
Stopping at a traffic light junction
Stop close to, and before, the stop line. Do not inch forward while waiting.
A loose steering assembly
You may lose control of the vehicle.
Lights on a bicycle in the dark
A white light at the front, and a red light or reflector at the rear.
Approaching a zebra crossing
Always slow down and be ready to stop, whether or not you can see pedestrians.
Rain so heavy you cannot see clearly
Stop at a safe spot at the roadside with hazard lights on, and continue when it is better.
Keeping your focus on the road
Do not read maps or directories while driving.
Slow down and proceed with caution. Do not stop to look unless you can help.
Why cancel your indicator after turning
So other road users are not confused about what you will do next.
Passing a bus at a bus stop
Slow down and look out for people crossing in front of or behind the bus.
Behind a long vehicle turning left
Slow down and wait for it to finish turning. It needs plenty of space and may swing out.
Checking your blind spots
Turn your head and look over your shoulder.
Gap to the vehicle in front when stopped at a junction
Waiting for pedestrians at a crossing when you are in a hurry
Wait patiently. Sounding the horn or inching forward frightens them.
How often to check your mirrors
Every 5 to 10 seconds, and before moving off, slowing down, stopping, changing lane, overtaking or turning.
Maximum length of a group of cyclists
5 cyclists in single file, or 10 riding two abreast. Single file on single-lane roads and during bus lane hours.
Your view behind is blocked when reversing
Get someone to guide you.
Minimum age to ride a power-assisted bicycle, or ride pillion on one
16 years old. The bicycle must be LTA-approved and registered, and riders must wear a helmet.
Passing pedestrians who have their backs to the traffic
Slow down and leave a gap of at least 1.5 metres. They cannot see you coming.
Passing pedestrians who are facing the traffic
Drive slowly and leave a gap of at least 1 metre.
Your vehicle has a problem or breaks down
Switch on the hazard lights straight away, then move to the side of the road if you can and stop.
The light turns green, but the vehicle in front moves off slowly
Be patient and wait for it to move off. Do not sound your horn to hurry it.
An animal on the road in your path
Slow down, give it plenty of room, and stop if necessary until it has moved away.
Faulty brake lights or indicators
Do not drive: other road users cannot tell what you intend to do.
Following distance in bad weather
Leave more than three seconds when the road is wet or visibility is poor.
Driving through a flood that is still passable
Use a lower gear, and go slowly.
The light turns green and the vehicle in front moves off
Wait about 2 seconds before moving off yourself.
A school patrol warden shows a 'STOP - Children' sign
Stopping distance on a wet road
About twice that on a dry road.
Waiting at traffic lights on a hot day
Do not stop back from the junction in a shaded spot: it holds up traffic.
How anger, worry and stress affect driving
They reduce concentration and can lead to rash driving.
The four driver conditions that affect driving
Vision, physical health, mental state, and alcohol or drugs.
The inside of the windscreen mists up in the rain
A flooded road where you cannot tell how deep the water is
Find another route if possible.
Waiting at a red traffic light
Apply the handbrake once you have stopped, especially on a slope.
Avoid hard braking, hard acceleration and sharp steering: you may side-slip.
The tyres lose grip and the vehicle glides on surface water, so you lose steering and braking.
Steel plates at road works
Slow down: they are very slippery, especially when wet.
Keeping aware of what is around you
Move your eyes every two seconds or so, and glance at the mirrors every 5 to 10 seconds.
Rear-view mirror, side mirrors and blind spots.
Traffic in rural areas compared with towns
Generally lighter and faster. Stay careful and alert anyway.
Driving after a night shift
Allowed if you are not tired. Do not drive whenever you feel tired or unwell.
Following another vehicle too closely.
The rear of your vehicle skids sideways
Release the accelerator and steer into the skid. Do not brake.
Queueing near a side road on your left
Leave a gap so that vehicles can come out of, or turn into, the side road.
The vehicle wanders from side to side, with a lot of noise from the wheel.
Reaction distance plus braking distance. Both increase with speed.
They skid when you brake hard, on dry or wet roads, and you may lose control.
When the vehicle in front passes a fixed object, count three seconds ('one-thousand-and-one...'). If you reach the object first, you are too close. It works for all vehicles at any speed.
Before moving off: seat, mirrors and seat belt
Fasten your seat belt and adjust the seat first, then the mirrors to suit it.
When animals are most likely to cross the road
At dawn and dusk. Slow down near nature areas and wildlife crossings.
A bus is moving off from a bus stop ahead of you
Slow down and let the bus move off.
An emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights on
Give way to it: slow down and pull over, stopping if necessary, until it has passed.
Strong winds on an open road
Slow down and drive carefully: the wind can push you into other traffic.
Your vehicle hit an animal and it is blocking the road
Stop, switch on your hazard lights and call the Traffic Police at 999. Do not touch an injured animal unless you are confident to.
A cyclist in front of you at a junction
Stop behind the cyclist, and watch for cyclists turning.
An animal runs onto the road and a collision cannot be avoided
Brake firmly and stay in your lane. Swerving can cause a worse accident.
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