FD031 - Fatigue and Defensive Driving RUH
Many people crash within the first few years of driving. What is the best way of learning to drive on
your own without crashing?
- Start driving in daylight where it is not too busy and only drive in
busier traffic as your driving gets better.
- Drive as much as you can with friends on the way to parties.
- Drive in every kind of traffic situation as soon as you get your licence.
FD032 - Fatigue and Defensive Driving RUH
It is important to scan while driving so you can see everything that is happening on the road. What
does scanning involve?
- Continually looking ahead, to the sides and
using all mirrors when driving.
- Looking in the rear and side mirrors continually when
driving.
- Looking further ahead down the road when driving.
FD033 - Fatigue and Defensive Driving RUH
If you are a new driver and first start to drive at night you should -
- Drive mainly on streets that you know well.
- Drive mainly in unfamiliar streets.
- Drive long distances to improve your concentration.
FD034 – Fatigue and Defensive Driving RUH
You set out on a fairly long drive to see some friends. After a while you start feeling tired. What
should you do?
- Pull off the road, stop and rest until you no longer feel tired.
- Stop at a shop and get a drink that contains caffeine to help keep you awake.
- Make sure you get plenty of fresh air circulating inside the car by winding down
your window.
FD035 - Fatigue and Defensive Driving RUH
You are driving an older relative for an appointment and are running late. They ask you to go
faster to get there on time. You should -
- Choose a safe speed and say you will not go any faster.
- Take the advice of a more experience driver and go faster where you can.
- Drop them off at the train station.