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What is reaction time made up of - ANSWER Decision time +
response time
Common errors of perception - ANSWER Errors of judgement
Errors of hazard perception
Habit and expectancy
Regression effects
Why are observation and anticipation essential - ANSWER It will
give you more time to anticipate hazards quickly when under
pressure
What is anticipation - ANSWER The ability to identify hazards at
the earliest opportunity
Three types of hazards - ANSWER Physical features (junctions,
bends, road surfaces)
The position or road movement of other road users
Weather conditions
The result of distraction - ANSWER Affects observation and hazard
perception making the anticipation of hazards much harder
What does planning involve - ANSWER Anticipate hazards
Prioritise
Decide what to do
The purpose of a plan - ANSWER Correct position
Correct speed
Correct gear
Correct time
,To negotiate hazards safely and efficiently
The level of danger associated with a hazards varies with..... - ANSWER
The hazard itself
How close it is to you
Road layout
Stationary or moving
How fast you're approaching it
What does alertness determine - ANSWER The amount of
information your brain can process
When does alertness decrease - ANSWER When time is spent
on routine tasks, low stimulation makes it easy to lose
concentration
When tired or sleep has been disturbed
When is tiredness most likely to occur - ANSWER In the morning
After midday meal
11pm-6am
Risk of tiredness increases with.... (5) - ANSWER Irregular work and shift
patterns Disturbed sleep patterns
Total time spent at work
Driving for long periods in monotonous conditions
Driving for longer than four hours
Steps to combat tiredness - ANSWER Adjust seat so driving position is
comfortable
Adequate ventilation
Regular breaks
If you have several caffeinated drinks, each dose will lose effect
Series of rest breaks
Physical exercise
What drivers are more at risk of tiredness - ANSWER Over 45s
, Physiological factors that affect concentration and reaction - ANSWER
Minor illness
Medications
Residual blood alcohol
Low blood sugar arising from hunger
Cyclical mood swings
Life stress
When should dipped headlights be used - ANSWER In built up
areas with street lights
In situations where dipped are more effective than full beam
In heaven rain, snow and fog
Only use fog lights when - ANSWER Visibility is 100m or less
What safety features increase vehicle stability - ANSWER Drive
assist features such as adaptive cruise control
Inbuilt safety features
What does abs stand for - ANSWER Anti-lock Braking System
What does abs allow you to do - ANSWER Gives you the ability to steer
during harsh or emergency braking, because it prevents the wheels from
locking up
What does EBA stand for - ANSWER Emergency break assist
What does eba do? - ANSWER Increases the braking pressure
in an emergency situation
What does AEB stand for? - ANSWER Autonomous emergency
braking
What does TCS stand for? - ANSWER Traction control system
What does TCS do - ANSWER Controls excess wheel spin on