How should you warn drivers behind you of a collision ahead?
If you can see a collision ahead, warn the drivers behind you by turning on your emergency flashers or tapping your brake pedal quickly 3 or 4 times. You can also use the hand signal when slowing and stopping. Never stop on the road unless necessary for safety or to obey a law.
How can you warn other drivers that their actions are potentially dangerous?
Use your horn or flash your lights to alert other drivers to your presence so you can avoid a collision. If you see a hazard or crash scene ahead, flash your brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
What should you do if the driver behind is too close?
What action should you take? Explanation: If the driver behind is following too closely, there’s a danger they’ll collide with the back of your car if you stop suddenly. You can reduce this risk by slowing down and increasing the safety margin in front of you.
What is it called when someone drives right behind you?
Tailgating is when a driver drives behind another vehicle while not leaving sufficient distance to stop without causing a collision if the vehicle in front stops suddenly. When following heavy vehicles or in less than ideal conditions (e.g. low light or rain), a longer distance is recommended.
How do I stop being tailgated?
Tips to Avoid Tailgating
- Use the four-second rule.
- If driving conditions are particularly bad, like wet or icy roads, use an even longer following distance.
- Maintain a safe speed at all times.
- Use extra caution when approaching intersections, stop lights, and changing lanes.
When to use hazard warning lights while driving?
When it is recommended to use hazard warning lights whilst driving. Whilst driving on motorways and dual carriageways at high speed, reaching hazards or obstructions ahead happens quickly. Activating hazard warning lights provides drivers behind that a hazardous situation is ahead.
What should you do if you come across an accident?
What to do if you come across an accident. If you are the first on the scene you may be able to save the lives of people involved in the crash, and make the approach to the crash safer for other road users. Park your car in a safe position away from the crash area, leaving space for emergency vehicles and workers.
Where should warning triangles be placed before an accident?
Warning triangles should be placed approximately 200m before an accident on either side of the accident to warn other drivers. Some vehicles come with warning triangles as part of their emergency kit – usually imported European cars.
When do you need to flash your headlights to warn someone?
The Highway Code is basically suggesting that a driver may flash their headlights to warn other drivers of their presence if in a hazardous position, or to warn another person that may not have noticed you.
What should I do Before I back up my car?
Before you get behind the wheel and back up, you should walk behind your vehicle. Make sure the area behind your vehicle is clear. Be extra careful if children are playing nearby. Then, before starting the engine, make sure you have adjusted your mirrors.
Which is more dangerous driving forward or backing up?
Backing is more dangerous. The first thing to remember is that backing and driving in reverse is much more dangerous than driving forward. This is because you cannot see as well when you drive in reverse. This is true even if you have rear-view camera. Your vehicle is also harder to control when you drive in reverse.
When do you not see a car approaching from the rear?
When the gate does not seem to be working correctly A. Under no circumstances YOU SEE A CAR APPROACHING FROM THE REAR, BUT WHEN YOU CHECK YOUR MIRROR AGAIN BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU NO LONGER SEE IT. YOU SHOULD:
What should you do if you see a bump sign while driving?
Drivers should always give pedestrians the right of way. Pete sees this sign while driving. Which course of action should he take? (BUMP sign) Pete sees a sign that says bump while driving. What course of action should he take? Pete sees a ‘BUMP’ sign while driving.