DTT Risk Perception 2

Question 1

You notice that the car ahead is weaving slightly within its lane on a rural road. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Increase your following distance, do not attempt to overtake, and be prepared for unpredictable movements from that driver

Answer

Flash your lights to alert them

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Overtake immediately to get past the dangerous driver

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Sound your horn continuously

Question 2

What is the greatest risk when driving through a flooded section of road?

Accepted Answer

The water may be deeper than it appears, causing the engine to stall or the car to be swept away

Answer

Flooding only affects visibility

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The car will automatically float safely

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Flooding has no effect on modern vehicles

Question 3

Why should you be particularly cautious when driving past parked vehicles in an urban area?

Accepted Answer

Doors may open suddenly, pedestrians may step out from between vehicles, and vehicles may pull out without warning

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Parked vehicles pose no risk to drivers

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Only because they narrow the road

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Because parked vehicles always have their engines running

Question 4

You are approaching a green traffic light that has been green for some time. What should you consider?

Accepted Answer

The light may change to amber soon; be prepared to stop safely rather than accelerate through

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Green means go at all times — no need for caution

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Speed up to get through before it changes

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Flash your lights to keep it green

Question 5

What is 'target fixation' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to steer towards whatever you are looking at; dangerous because if you focus on a hazard, you may drive into it

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A technique for improved driving focus

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The act of setting a destination in your satnav

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Looking at road signs while driving

Question 6

What additional risks should you be aware of when driving on roads with farm vehicles?

Accepted Answer

They travel much slower than other traffic, may turn suddenly into fields without indicating, and may leave mud or debris on the road

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Farm vehicles are only found on private land

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They always use indicators and travel at normal speeds

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They only operate during winter months