Index
and stopping distances trailers 60, 61 braking distances 123–4; see also stopping distances breakaway brakes 60, 61 breakdowns see vehicle breakdowns breath samples 169, 170, 174 bridges 102–5 bus lanes 84–85, 144, 198, 217, 234 bus-only streets bus stops buses 15-17, 18, 25, 27, 28, 40, 44, 45, 53, 84–6, 121,
148, 151, 170, 222
C casual trading areas Certificate of Professional Competence
A accidents see incidents accompanying drivers 3, 29, 187 advance direction signs 79, 243–4 advance warning triangles 41, 180, 181 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) advanced stop lines 53, 74 aggressive driving alcohol see drink driving ambulances see emergency service vehicles animals 50, 148, 226-7 horse-drawn vehicles 13, 227, 229–30 horse riders 101, 138, 227, 230 and railway level crossings 92, 99, 101 Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) 30–1 aquaplaning attended railway level crossings 96–7 automated railway level crossings 97–8 auxiliary lanes 149, 151 see Driver Certificate of Professional
Competence (CPC) Certificate of Roadworthiness 25, 27, 169 changing lanes see lane changing child restraint systems 46–8, 206 children bus safety belts cycling drivers being careful of when reversing 222 must not be left alone in vehicles and respectful driving 222–4 see also schools close-proximity mirrors Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness
B bells 198, 203, 204 bicycle racks bicycle trailers 205–6 bicycles see cyclists blind spots 152, 195, 207, 215, 220 checking when changing lanes 55, 152 checking when motorway driving 149, 152, 153 checking when moving off 51–2 checking when overtaking 56, 153 heavy goods vehicles 44, 220 blood samples 170, 174, 175 body armour brake lights 42, 43 brakes
(CVR) test 27, 40 court proceedings 50, 174, 187, 199 CPC see Driver Certificate of Professional bicycles 203, 204 breakaway brakes 60, 61 e-scooters
Competence (CPC) cruise control Customs officials