SERU Assessment section 7 fill in the blanks

PHV drivers ______ to keep a careful watch on the roads at all _____ and be able to interact safely with all other road users, especially those that are more vulnerable such as ________, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Drive at a speed within the speed limit and one that is ________ for the situation, _________ and weather _______.

Pay careful attention to cyclists and __________ who are able to use bus lanes and to ___________ and bus passengers that may be getting off the bus and ________ the road.

The faster you drive, the less time you have to do something to avoid a ______. The resulting ______ also become more serious as speed _______.

Think about the ________ you make, and make sure they are safe. This includes things like looking ________ when pulling out of junctions, turning across traffic or passing cyclists or _________.

Careless or ________ driving is a serious offence with heavy _______.

danger

dangerous

penalties

penalty

Remember it is also ______ to use a hand-held phone or similar device when you are _______ unless you are calling the emergency _______ in an emergency and it is unsafe or impractical to stop.

You must _____ drive while you are under the ______ of drugs or alcohol.

always

never

influence

Influence

You need to know about and follow the laws on the safe use of ______ e.g. laws that require you to have insurance, a current MOT _______, a driving licence, wear a seatbelt and not drive a ______ vehicle.

It is important that you are aware of the rules regarding passengers ______ seatbelts in PHVs. All adults must wear a seat belt and drivers should _______ adult passengers to wear a seatbelt for their own safety. Drivers must also make sure that all children are correctly seated and ________.

Be aware of cyclists at all _____ but especially when you are turning, in slow moving traffic or when you are ______ away from traffic lights. Make sure you give cyclists enough room when you ______ them

Please ask your passengers to check before they open their _____ into the road to make sure there isn’t a ______ coming. You must do the _______.

Annex 6 of the Highway Code, which deals with vehicle maintenance, says 'Windscreens and windows must be kept clean and free from ________ to vision'. That means you should not put or fix anything onto your windscreen that will _____ you being able to see the road ahead. This includes mobile _______, sat navs and other devices that will reduce your vision.

Before starting any journey, you should make sure you have a ____ view through the windscreen and ______ of your vehicle and that no ______ or signage reduce or obstruct your view.

If you put a cradled ______ (such as a mobile phone or sat nav) on the area on your windscreen that is covered by your windscreen ______ (known as the ‘swept area’), you are committing an offence. If you are ________, you may be fined and get penalty points on your driving licence.

Tiredness can have a similar effect on a driver as drinking _______, and can result in death or serious _____. Plan your day to include regular _______ from driving and do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

You should change your driving behaviour when the weather conditions ______, so that you are always driving safely. If it suddenly ______ to rain heavily or there is thick fog, ______ your speed.

Keep a safe distance from _______ and don’t try to _______ when there is not enough space. Give as much space as you would for another _____. If a cyclist is using the middle of the lane, wait patiently until you can ______ safely.

Tyre wear bar indicators are ________ around the tyre. If the tread pattern has worn down to the level of the ________, then you must ________ the tyre.

As a professional driver you are responsible for checking your vehicle is ____ and _____ to drive. For example, in the driver's __________ you should check that the horn works.

Passenger compartment should be ________ and all ________ in it must be in good working order, such as the seat belts ______ to the passenger seats.

Tyres must be the ______ size, speed and weight ______ for the make and model of your vehicle. You should make sure all wheel nuts are in place and ______.