Attitude and Driving Behaviour Flashcards

You feel very tired while driving on a long journey. What should you do?

Answer: Stop somewhere safe, rest and drink a caffeinated drink

The only effective remedy for tiredness is to stop and rest; caffeine offers a short-term benefit but cannot replace proper sleep.

Which of these is an example of aggressive driving?

Answer: Tailgating the vehicle in front

Tailgating leaves insufficient stopping distance and puts pressure on the driver ahead, making it a form of aggressive behaviour.

How does drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive?

Answer: It slows your reactions and impairs your judgement

Alcohol impairs judgement, slows reaction times and affects co-ordination, all of which significantly increase the risk of a collision.

Another driver cuts you up by pulling out without warning. What should you do?

Answer: Stay calm and do not retaliate

Retaliating can escalate the situation and increase danger; staying calm and maintaining safe driving keeps everyone safer.

Which of these factors can increase the risk of a road traffic collision?

Answer: Driving when feeling tired or unwell

Tiredness and illness impair concentration and reaction time, significantly increasing the likelihood of a collision.

You receive a call on your handheld mobile phone while driving. What should you do?

Answer: Pull over safely and stop before using your phone

It is illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving; you must stop in a safe place before making or taking a call.

How does severe tiredness affect a driver's reactions?

Answer: It has a similar effect to drink-driving on your reactions

Research shows that severe tiredness can impair driving ability to a level comparable with being over the drink-drive limit.