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When you're ready, select <strong>Continue</strong> to make a start. Good luck!","paragraph4":"At the end of the test you’ll be given an overall score. If this indicates that there are gaps in your understanding, you’ll able to re-study the areas of the course you had difficulty with and then re-take the test to try and improve your score. When you're ready, select <strong>Continue</strong> to make a start. 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However, you didn’t answer all the questions correctly, so you may want to re-visit the parts of the course we’ve highlighted on the course menu to address any gaps in your understanding.","paragraph3":"Not bad, but your score falls a little short of a pass mark. The areas you had difficulty with are highlighted on the course menu. We’d recommend that you re-visit these areas and then re-take the test to try and improve your score. Remember, you need to pass the test in order to complete this course.","paragraph4":"Your score falls quite a way short of a pass mark. The areas you had difficulty with are highlighted on the course menu. We’d strongly recommend that you re-visit these areas and then re-take the test to try and improve your score. Remember, you need to pass the test in order to complete this course.","paragraph5":"Well done, your score indicates that you have a good understanding of the contents of this course. However, you didn’t answer all the questions correctly, so you may want to re-visit the parts of the course we’ve highlighted on the course menu to address any gaps in your understanding.","paragraph6":"You’ve now completed the test. Your score indicates that there are some gaps in your understanding of what we covered in the course. We’ve highlighted the relevant areas on the course menu. We’d recommend that you re-visit these areas and then re-take the test to try and improve your score.","paragraph7":"You’ve now completed the test. Your score indicates that there are several gaps in your understanding of what we covered in the course. We’ve highlighted the relevant areas on the course menu. We’d strongly recommend that you re-visit these areas and then re-take the test to try and improve your score.","paragraph8":"Select <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu, from where you’ll be able to download a personalised course completion certificate.","paragraph9":"Select <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."},"recommended-label":{"text":"Recommended for re-study"}},"course-configuration":{"title":"Course Configuration","text1":{"paragraph1":"Before getting started, why not take a moment to configure the course to best meet your needs. Don’t worry, you can always change your selections later."},"settings-footer":{"text":"Select <b>Confirm</b> when you’ve finished."},"setting-description":{"audio-enabled":"The course makes extensive use of audio voiceover. 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Feel free to dip in and out when it suits you – your progress will be saved, so you’ll always be able to pick up where you last left off.","paragraph14":"Right, those are the basics, but if you want to find out more about using the course, select the <b>Help</b> button to access a full help guide."}},"resources":{"entries":{"custom1":{"group":true,"name":"Other resources","resources":["custom1-\\d+"]},"leg-1":{"name":"HSE – Health & Safety legislation","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse201"},"leg-2":{"name":"HSE guide to Health & Safety at Work Act 1974","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse202"},"leg-3":{"name":"HSE guide to working with display screen equipment (DSE)","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse203"},"leg-4":{"name":"HSE Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse204"},"leg-5":{"name":"HSE guide to working with substances hazardous to health and COSHH","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse205"},"leg-6":{"name":"HSE guide to work breaks","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse206"},"legislation":{"group":true,"name":"Legislation","resources":["leg-\\d+"]},"org-1":{"name":"Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse101"},"org-10":{"name":"Suzy Lamplugh Trust","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse110"},"org-11":{"name":"Trading Standards Institute (TSI)","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse111"},"org-2":{"name":"British Safety Council","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse102"},"org-3":{"name":"British Standards Institution (BSI)","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse103"},"org-4":{"name":"Electrical Safety Council","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse104"},"org-5":{"name":"Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse105"},"org-6":{"name":"Health & Safety Executive (HSE)","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse106"},"org-7":{"name":"Institution of Occupational Safety and Health","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse107"},"org-8":{"name":"Royal Society for Public Health","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse108"},"org-9":{"name":"Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)","url":"https://redirect.elumos.net/redirect_hse.php?id=hse109"},"organisations":{"group":true,"name":"Organisations","resources":["org-\\d+"]},"policies":{"group":true,"name":"Our policies, procedures &amp; guidelines","resources":["policy-\\d+"]},"web-links":{"name":"Web links","resources":["policies","custom1","web-links-1","organisations","legislation"],"root":true},"web-links-1":{"group":true,"name":"External sources of further information and advice","resources":["custom2-\\d+","web-link1-\\d+","web-link-1-\\d+","\\w+-web-link-1-\\d+"]}},"title":"Resources"},"ssotr":{"title":"Staying Safe on the Road","title2":"Staying Safe on the Road"},"ssotr-01":{"title":"What are the risks?","description":"Find out about the dangers of driving and assess your own level of risk."},"ssotr-01-010-010":{"title":"Deaths on the road","intro-text":{"p1":"It’s easy to get used to hearing statistics so imagine, instead, that each of the people shown here have died in a work-related accident, either in the workplace or on the road."},"question-header":{"text":"The question is: how deadly is occupational road risk? Out of all work-related deaths, how many do you think are caused by road accidents?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Move the slider to choose your answer. Select <strong>Confirm</strong> to find out the truth."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s right. The horrifying truth is that around 80% of all work-related deaths are caused by road accidents.","p2":"Actually, the horrifying truth is that around 80% of all work-related deaths are caused by road accidents."},"final-text":{"p1":"So, while a staggering 250 people might die at their workplace during a single year, this is dwarfed by the 800 to 1000 people who’ll die in work-related road accidents."}},"ssotr-01-010-020":{"title":"What are the chances?","intro-text":{"p1":"Part of the reason there are so many deaths caused by occupational road use is that so many of us use cars for work-related journeys. So, you might be hoping that the chances of actually being involved in an accident are fairly small."},"question":{"question":"Well, let’s find out. In one study, the Department for Transport estimated that there are roughly three million company cars on the road. What proportion do you think are typically involved in accidents each year?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"1 in 3","option2":"1 in 30","option3":"1 in 300","option4":"1 in 3,000"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s right. The Department for Transport found that roughly one million company cars, or one in three, are involved in accidents each year. And, of course, it’s not just company cars. Whenever you drive you face very real – and potentially deadly – risks.","p2":"In fact, the Department for Transport found that roughly one million company cars, or one in three, are involved in accidents each year. And, of course, it’s not just company cars. Whenever you drive you face very real – and potentially deadly – risks."},"final-text":{"p1":"The good news is, we can do something about it. By completing this course you’ll discover some effective techniques to reduce the risk of an accident significantly. We’ll start by finding out about the major causes of road accidents."}},"ssotr-01-020-010":{"title":"The cause of road accidents","question-header":{"text":"Road accidents can be caused by a whole range of factors. We’ve listed some of them here. See if you can select the three most common causes and move them into the Top Three box. The order’s not important – just try to choose the top three."},"question-footer":{"text":"When you’ve finished, select <strong>Confirm</strong>."},"target1-label":{"text":"Top three causes"},"drag1":{"label":"Poor observation"},"drag2":{"label":"Unpredictable events"},"drag3":{"label":"Lack of judgement"},"drag4":{"label":"Mechanical failure"},"drag5":{"label":"Ice and snow"},"drag6":{"label":"Careless or reckless driving"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Well done! That’s completely right. Let’s look at what this tells us.","p2":"That’s pretty close. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct answers.","p3":"Not really. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct answers.","p4":"We’re showing the correct answers now. Let’s look at what this tells us."},"final-text":{"p1":"The top three causes, which account for over 80% of road accidents, are all to do with the driver. In fact human error is the major cause of around 90% of all road accidents.","p2":"In contrast, very few accidents are solely attributable to weather, mechanical failure, or other unpredictable events.","p3":"It’s a sobering thought to realise that you, as the driver, are the source of most of the danger – not the environment, and not the car.","p4":"Of course, some people are at greater risk than others, either because they drive more, or because they drive less safely. So the next question is: how safe are you? We’ll hand you over to Brad Skidmor to find out."}},"ssotr-01-030-010":{"title":"How Safe Are You?","text":{"p1":"Thank you! Thank you! Hello and welcome to the road safety quiz <em>How Safe Are You?</em> I’m Brad Skidmor. Now, all of us are in danger when we drive on the roads. The question is: how much danger are you in? Let’s find out as we play <em>How Safe Are You?</em>"}},"ssotr-01-030-020":{"title":"How Safe Are You? – Question 1","question":{"question":"OK. Here’s the first question. What’s the likely speed limit on the road shown here? There are no signs, so you’ll have to look for other clues.","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"30 mph","option2":"50 mph","option3":"60 mph","option4":"70 mph"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s right! It’s an open road, there are no streetlamps – everything points to the national speed limit of 60 mph. Of course, you can’t always drive safely at the speed limit.","p2":"Ah no, it’s an open road and there are no streetlamps – everything points to the national speed limit of 60 mph. But, you know what? You gave a safe response. You can’t always drive safely at the speed limit.","p3":"Uh oh! That’s wrong! It’s an open road, there are no streetlamps – but there’s only a single carriageway. Everything points to the national speed limit of 60 mph."}},"ssotr-01-030-030":{"title":"How Safe Are You? – Question 2","question":{"question":"Here’s question two, and this one’s about you. In an average week, roughly how long do you spend in a car driving for work? Don’t include commuting to or from work – just your business driving.","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Less than 10 hours","option2":"10 to 20 hours","option3":"More than 20 hours"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s good! The less time you spend driving, the lower the risk. OK, so I guess you knew that. Stay with us, though, there’s always room to improve your safety.","p2":"OK! Right in the middle there. The likelihood is, the hours you spend driving are the most dangerous hours of your day. Stay with us, and we’ll help you to improve your safety.","p3":"Wow! You should get out more – out of your car, that is! The hours you spend driving are probably the most dangerous hours of your day. Stay with us, and we’ll help you to improve your safety."}},"ssotr-01-030-040":{"title":"How Safe Are You? – Question 3","question":{"question":"Question three. This one’s another picture question. Have a look at this scene and choose the three main hazards from this list.","instruction":"Select <strong>Confirm</strong> to find out how you did.","option1":"A child might run out between the cars.","option2":"A car might approach from the opposite direction.","option3":"A car might pull out without warning.","option4":"Someone might suddenly open a car door.","option5":"You might be hit by a falling tree."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Hey, check out the safe driver! That’s right. The main dangers come from the cars parked on both sides of the road. The other hazards don’t represent so much of a risk.","p2":"Hey, that’s not bad. The main dangers come from the cars parked on both sides of the road. The other hazards aren’t much of a risk.","p3":"Oops! No, the main dangers come from the cars parked on both sides of the road. The other hazards aren’t much of a risk."}},"ssotr-01-030-050":{"title":"How Safe Are You? – Question 4","question-header":{"text":"Here’s question four, and it’s about your road travel. On average, how far do you travel on the road each year, for business and privately?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Move each slider to roughly the right distance, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>."},"slider-bar1-label":{"text":"Business"},"slider-bar2-label":{"text":"Private"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Wow! That’s a whole lot of business travel. I hate to break it to you but, statistically, you’re as likely to be killed in a road accident as a construction worker is on a building site. You’re in the right place, though. This module will help you to be safer.","p2":"Wow! More than 80% of your road travel is work related. I hate to break it to you but, statistically – compared to a domestic driver – you’ll have over 50% more accidents resulting in injury. You’re in the right place, though. This module will help you to be safer.","p3":"I’ve got to tell you, that’s a lot of travel – more than the average driver. And let’s face it: more road travel means more risk. You’re in the right place, though. This module will help you to be safer.","p4":"That’s good! You don’t need me to tell you – the less road travel you do, the safer you’ll be."}},"ssotr-01-030-060":{"title":"How Safe Are You? – Question 5","question-header":{"text":"Question five. You see them every day, but how well do you know your road signs? Move each of the signs shown here to the correct description."},"question-footer":{"text":"Select <strong>Confirm</strong> when you’ve finished."},"drag1":{"label":""},"drag2":{"label":""},"drag3":{"label":""},"drag4":{"label":""},"drag5":{"label":""},"target1-label":{"text":"End of dual carriageway"},"target2-label":{"text":"No motor vehicles"},"target3-label":{"text":"No overtaking"},"target4-label":{"text":"No cycling"},"target5-label":{"text":"Toads crossing"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes! You even got the toad sign right. Respect!","p2":"Not bad! Just one or two slip-ups there. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct answers.","p3":"Oh dear! That’s not a good score. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct answers."},"final-text":{"p1":"OK, one more question to go. Select <strong>Continue</strong> and see how you get on."}},"ssotr-01-030-070":{"title":"How Safe Are You? – Question 6","question-header":{"text":"Here’s the last question, and it’s about your daily commute. Add together your typical car journeys to and from work to get a daily total. If you don’t drive, just treat it as zero."},"question-footer":{"text":"Select your total daily distance and time, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>."},"question1":{"question":"Distance (miles)","option1":"0 – 50","option2":"50 – 100","option3":"100+"},"question2":{"question":"Time (hours)","option1":"Less than 1","option2":"1 – 2","option3":"2 or more"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"OK! You live just down the road, huh? I guess that’s why you’re always first in the office!","p2":"Ouch! That’s a long commute. It might not count as business travel, but it still exposes you to road risk.","p3":"OK, that’s a middling kind of commute. It might not count as business travel, but it still exposes you to road risk."},"final-text":{"p1":"That’s the end of the road risk quiz <em>How Safe Are You?</em> Select <strong>Continue</strong> to find out how you got on. I’ve been Brad Skidmor, and remember: be careful out there!"}},"ssotr-01-030-080":{"title":"How Safe Are You? – Results","text":{"p1":"In that brief quiz we measured your driving profile – in other words, the kind of driving you do – and some road safety knowledge. Let’s see how you shape up!","p2":"Firstly, you scored poorly in the driving profile questions. This means you probably face more road risk than most of us.","p3":"Firstly, you scored well in the driving profile questions. This means you face less road risk than some drivers.","p4":"And you scored poorly in the road safety questions too. That’s a potentially lethal combination.","p5":"Unfortunately, you scored poorly in the road safety questions, so you’re not in the safest group.","p6":"On the other hand, you scored well in the road safety questions, which goes some way to reducing the risk.","p7":"And you scored well in the road safety questions. Well done! Of course, there’s always room for improvement.","p8":"This course will help you to manage your occupational road risk, but it doesn’t teach basic driving skills or the Highway Code. You can find out more about these topics by exploring the web links available through the <strong>Toolkit</strong>."}},"ssotr-01-040-010":{"title":"Summary","text":{"p1":"In this section you learned about the huge risks that road users – and, in particular, business road users – face every day.","p2":"We started with some startling statistics about the number of deaths each year attributable directly to work-related car journeys. Then we looked at the degree of risk you personally face, based on your travel patterns and road safety knowledge.","p3":"In the next section, we’ll go on to look at what you can do to reduce occupational road risk by planning your journeys. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on to the next section now, or <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."}},"ssotr-02":{"title":"Planning your journeys","description":"Learn how you can plan and prepare for journeys to minimise your risk."},"ssotr-02-010-010":{"title":"Jamal’s bad day","text":{"p1":"Meet Jamal. He’s a busy project manager and he’s got a lot to squeeze in to his day, so he’s making an early start.","p2":"There’s a potential crisis building at a project in Rushington, so Jamal’s going there for a meeting at 9am. After that, he’s got his usual weekly team briefings at Dashbury and Sprinton.","p3":"Rushington’s a long way off. Despite the early start, Jamal hits rush hour traffic. He makes it to the meeting, but he’s late and the meeting overruns, adding extra pressure to Jamal’s already tight schedule.","p4":"When Jamal finally heads for Dashbury he’s unsure of the route. And, while he’s sorting that out, he gets a call from the office. A client in Hurryford would like to speak to him. Jamal decides to drive over there this afternoon.","p5":"Now Jamal has to get his skates on. Rushing the meeting at Dashbury, he speeds over to Hurryford to speak to the client there. Jamal calls his team at Sprinton on the way, to let them know he’ll be late.","p6":"When Jamal reaches Sprinton, there’s only time for another rushed briefing before he finally heads for home.","p7":"It’s been a long day, and he’s feeling pretty tired, so Jamal puts his foot down and makes good time. Suddenly, he misjudges a bend and slides off the road.","p8":"Shaken, but unhurt, Jamal slowly drives the rest of the way home promising himself an early night. Jamal’s day could have ended a lot worse, but it should have been a lot better. Let’s have a look at some of the things Jamal should have done differently."}},"ssotr-02-010-020":{"title":"An accident waiting to happen","question":{"question":"We’ve listed some suggestions for ways in which Jamal could have managed his day better. Which do you agree with?","instruction":"Choose your answers then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Jamal should have phoned his office more frequently, while driving, to keep them up to date with his progress.","option2":"Jamal should have cut back on his appointments, and not tried to fit everything in.","option3":"Jamal should have avoided the areas near railway stations, as they will be more congested.","option4":"Jamal should have prepared for his journey, by planning his route, for example."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s exactly what we were thinking.","p2":"That’s pretty close to what we were thinking.","p3":"That’s not quite what we were thinking."},"final-text":{"p1":"It might make sense to stop the car and call the office every now and then. But using a phone while you’re driving is not recommended and, in some cases, even illegal. We’ll look at mobile phone use in more detail later in the course.","p2":"Perhaps the most obvious thing Jamal did wrong was to try to fit too much in to his day, without any breaks. He travelled too far, and ended up having to rush his meetings and his car journeys.","p3":"Far from avoiding railway stations, Jamal should have considered using the train for at least one of his journeys. It might have reduced his stress levels, and it certainly would have reduced his exposure to road risk.","p4":"But the most valuable lesson Jamal needs to learn is the importance of planning his journeys.","p5":"The remainder of this section is about journey planning. And we’re going to start by splitting Jamal’s journeys over two days."}},"ssotr-02-020-010":{"title":"Rethinking Jamal’s journeys","question-header":{"text":"Here are the places Jamal visited on his bad day. How would you split the journeys over two days, and which would you replace with a train journey, or a phone call?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Select each destination on the map and move it into the appropriate entry in Jamal’s diary, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>. Select <strong>Recap</strong> if you’d like to review what happened on Jamal’s bad day."},"journey-text":{"p1":"<strong>Today</strong>","p2":"Take train to <span id='placeholder1'></span>","p3":"Lunch break","p4":"Train back to Homeford","p5":"Remember to call client in <span id='placeholder2'></span>","p6":"<strong>Tomorrow</strong>","p7":"Drive to <span id='placeholder3'></span>","p8":"Lunch break","p9":"Drive to <span id='placeholder4'></span>","p10":"Drive back to Homeford"},"drag1":{"label":"Rushington"},"drag2":{"label":"Dashbury"},"drag3":{"label":"Sprinton"},"drag4":{"label":"Hurryford"},"recap-button":{"label":"Recap"},"recap-text":{"p1":"<strong>Jamal’s bad day</strong>","p2":"06:30 – 09:20: Travels 150 miles to Rushington for urgent meeting.","p3":"11:30 – 13:50: Travels 120 miles from Rushington to Dashbury for a rushed weekly team briefing.","p4":"15:00 – 16:30: Travels 70 miles from Dashbury to Hurryford to speak with a client.","p5":"17:00 – 18:00: Travels 50 miles from Hurryford to Sprinton for another rushed weekly team briefing.","p6":"18:30 – 19:30: Heads for home. After 50 miles, he misjudges a bend and slides off the road."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, that looks like a good schedule. Well done!","p2":"Actually, that’s not the best schedule. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see our recommendation."},"final-text":{"p1":"The crisis meeting in Rushington is at the top of Jamal’s priorities. It’s a long journey, but there are convenient train stations at both ends, so it makes sense to travel by train.","p2":"The client at Hurryford just wanted to speak to Jamal, so a phone call should be perfectly adequate.","p3":"The meetings in Dashbury and Sprinton are less urgent, so they’re the best candidates for delaying till tomorrow. Also, these meetings are close together, reducing the amount of travel Jamal has to squeeze in to one day.","p4":"By avoiding unnecessary car journeys, and clustering nearby meetings together, Jamal can massively reduce the distance travelled and, consequently, his exposure to road risk. But what is a reasonable distance to travel by car in one day? And what are the alternatives? Let’s look at that now.","p5":"By avoiding unnecessary car journeys, and clustering nearby meetings together, Jamal can massively reduce the distance travelled and, consequently, his exposure to road risk."}},"ssotr-02-020-015":{"title":"Road travel limit","text":{"p1":"Our policy on the amount of road travel you can undertake is shown here. Remember, these are upper limits. It would be sensible to aim for far less road travel if you can."},"custom-road-travel-limit":{"p1":"Staff must not routinely (more than twice a week) undertake journeys of more than 4-6 hours or 350 miles in a day."}},"ssotr-02-020-020":{"title":"Driving less","intro-text":{"p1":"Here are some options for reducing road travel. Select each option to learn more. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Communication"},"option1-text":{"p1":"Some face-to-face meetings can be replaced by video conferencing. The Internet provides many useful collaboration tools including email, instant messaging, discussion forums, and more. All these communication technologies can be used to reduce your road travel."},"option2-label":{"text":"Public transport"},"option2-text":{"p1":"Any form of public transport is safer than driving a car. You’ll probably have to arrange your schedule to fit a timetable but, if you do have to make a journey, it’s worth considering a train or a plane."},"option3-label":{"text":"Hotel"},"option3-text":{"p1":"Very long journeys should be split up with overnight stops. You’ll not only reduce the amount of travel you have to squeeze into a single day. The chances are, you’ll arrive at your destination feeling more refreshed, too."},"option4-label":{"text":"Local routes"},"option4-text":{"p1":"As we’ve already seen, grouping nearby destinations into a single short journey is a simple way to reduce your mileage."},"option5-label":{"text":"Sharing"},"option5-text":{"p1":"It’s a good idea to travel with others, and share the driving where possible, especially on regular or longer journeys."},"option6-label":{"text":"Hot desk"},"option6-text":{"p1":"Where possible, avoid long journeys by making use of closer offices offering hot desk or meeting facilities."}},"ssotr-02-030-010":{"title":"Preparing for the road","text":{"p1":"So far, we’ve looked at how you can avoid unnecessary car journeys and reduce your daily mileage. But some work-related car journeys might well be unavoidable, so how should you prepare for these?","p2":"We’re going to focus on three areas: the driver, the car, and the route. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to get started."}},"ssotr-02-030-020":{"title":"Are you ready?","intro-text":{"p1":"As you’ve already seen, it’s drivers that cause most road accidents – not faulty cars or the environment. So, before you even get into the car, you should make sure you’re fit and ready to drive. And the first thing to consider is fatigue.","p2":"Like most living things, human beings are slaves to so-called ‘circadian rhythms’ – daily cycles that leave us feeling tired or wide awake at certain predictable times of day."},"question-header":{"text":"So when in a typical daily cycle do you think it would be safest to drive?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Select the safest part of the cycle, then select <strong>Confirm</strong> to see how you did."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, it was an easy question really!","p2":"That’s not actually the safest time for most people.","p3":"For most people, that’s actually the most dangerous time."},"final-text":{"p1":"Driving is probably the riskiest thing you’ll do during a typical day, so it pays to drive when you’re most likely to be wide awake and alert. Unless you’re a night-shift worker that’ll be during daylight hours. The very worst time to drive is when you’d normally be asleep.","p2":"If you’ve consumed any alcohol – or anything else that could impair your judgement or reactions – you should make sure you’ve recovered fully before you drive, even if it’s the morning after. Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you’re using medication that might make you feel drowsy.","p3":"If any other factors could affect your driving, such as stress or a bad back, you should seriously consider putting off your journey until you’re more relaxed and comfortable.","p4":"Finally, as you probably realise, if you need glasses or other corrective eyewear to drive safely then you must wear them whenever you drive."}},"ssotr-02-030-030":{"title":"Checking the car","intro-text":{"p1":"Of course, you may be fit and ready to drive, but is your car? You need to be confident that it’s working properly and safely. A weekly check should be fine, and we’re not talking about doing a full MOT, just a simple walk around the car looking for potential problems."},"question-header":{"text":"Try using this checklist to check over the car shown here. Select each item on the checklist to examine that part of the car. 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This car isn’t quite ready for use, but it’s not far off."},"final-text":{"p1":"A quick check under the bonnet can reveal leaks, loose wires, and other obvious problems. It’s important to check fluid levels, too, including the windscreen washer fluid. This car passes this check.","p2":"For tyres to be legal, the tread must be at least 1.6mm all round the tyre. To stay safe, it’s recommended that you change your tyres while they still have 3mm of tread.  pressures must be within the limits set out in the car’s service handbook. The tyres on this car seem fine.","p3":"It’s essential to check that the lights and indicators work properly, so that other road users can see you, and understand what you’re doing. Again, it’s a quick check, and this car passes with flying colours.","p4":"A mucky windscreen makes driving especially difficult in bright sunlight, or at night when on-coming headlights cause glare. This car fails the windscreen check, but at least it’s an easy problem to solve.","p5":"Like windows, mirrors must be clean to be usable, but they must be correctly aligned too. This car’s mirrors are all over the place, so they’ll need some attention before starting out on a journey.","p6":"It’s worth checking the fuel level before you set off, to see if you need to make an early stop to fill up. Watch out for warning lights that stay on when the engine starts, too. This car has plenty of fuel, and no warning lights are staying on.","p7":"Finally, the spare tyre is easy to forget as it’s out of sight, but you may end up relying on it, so it’s essential that it’s in good condition and properly inflated, like this one.","p8":"These checks should be completed on a weekly basis, and before longer journeys. Remember: you are legally responsible for ensuring your car is fit to drive."}},"ssotr-02-030-040":{"title":"Planning the route","intro-text":{"p1":"The final thing to consider is your route. Choosing a good route can make all the difference between arriving relaxed and on time, or arriving late and stressed. A bad route can add to the pressures you’re under when you drive, and could increase your risk of an accident."},"question-header":{"text":"If you were planning to drive during a normal working day from A to B on this map, which of these three routes would you use?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Select your chosen route, then select <strong>Confirm</strong> to compare your answer with ours."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, that’s the route we’d have chosen.","p2":"Although this route is very direct, it goes through areas that are likely to be congested, so you’d probably get held up.","p3":"Although this route avoids congested areas, it goes a long way round, so you may not save much time."},"final-text":{"p1":"Route 2 manages to avoid the congested areas that route 1 goes through, without diverting too far, like route 3.","p2":"Of course, if you have multiple destinations to visit, it will restrict your options in choosing a route. The important point is to think through your journey, and choose a route that balances convenience, journey time and distance.","p3":"Unless you’re using a satellite navigation – or ‘satnav’ – system to direct you as you drive, it’s worth making clear notes about your planned route that you can refer to safely.","p4":"Finally, remember to allow gaps in longer journeys – perhaps every couple of hours – for rest breaks, refreshments, and to make calls safely.","p5":"By taking a short time to prepare yourself, your car, and your route, you’ll go a long way to reducing your exposure to road risk."}},"ssotr-02-040-010":{"title":"Summary","text":{"p1":"In this section you learned about the value of planning your car journeys.","p2":"If you find yourself trying to fit too many miles into your day, stop and look for alternatives. We discussed communication technologies, public transport, sharing the driving, and simply spreading journeys over several days.","p3":"And, for the journeys you can’t avoid, you learned that preparation is the key to safety. Check to make sure that the car, the route, and you are all ready for the journey ahead.","p4":"In the next section, we’ll look at what you can do to stay safe and well when you’re on the road. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on to the next section now, or <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."}},"ssotr-03":{"title":"On the road","description":"Get some practical tips for staying safe when you’re out on the road."},"ssotr-03-010-010":{"title":"Mirror, signal…","text":{"p1":"With your planning and preparation out of the way, the time has come to hit the road. So strap yourself in, turn up the radio, and let’s head for Route 66 – or possibly the M25.","p2":"In this section you’ll get behind the wheel and learn how to stay relaxed and focussed while you’re driving. And you’ll learn about dealing with emergencies like accidents and breakdowns.","p3":"First things first, though. Before you go anywhere, you need to get in the driver’s seat and make yourself comfortable."}},"ssotr-03-010-020":{"title":"Behind the wheel","intro-text":{"p1":"Most cars have an adjustable driver’s seat, and many offer lumbar support and a head restraint, too. But what makes a good driving posture? Use the arrow buttons to adjust the seat in this car to make the dummy’s posture safe and comfortable. Select <strong>Confirm</strong> to find out how you’ve done."},"controls1-label":{"text":"Headrest<br/>position"},"controls2-label":{"text":"Backrest<br/>angle"},"controls3-label":{"text":"Lumbar<br/>support"},"controls4-label":{"text":"Distance"},"confirm-button":{"label":"${manifest.player.button.label.confirm}"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s a good driving posture, well done.","p2":"That’s not far off. It just needs a little adjustment to make it a bit safer and more comfortable.","p3":"Oh dear! That doesn’t look very safe or comfortable. We’d better make some adjustments."},"final-text":{"p1":"The seat should be moved until it supports your legs, and you can reach the pedals comfortably. Some drivers seats can be moved up and down too, giving you even more options.","p2":"The back of the seat should be adjusted so that you can reach the wheel comfortably, while your back is being supported.","p3":"Your lower back – the ‘lumbar region’ – benefits from extra support. So, if your car offers lumbar support, it’s a good idea to use it.","p4":"Finally, adjust the head restraint to help stop whiplash injury to your neck. This can be caused when your head is thrown back suddenly in an accident.","p5":"A relaxed but supportive driving posture, like this one, will help you to avoid back and neck strain. It can improve your driving, too, by helping you to remain comfortable and focussed on the task."}},"ssotr-03-010-030":{"title":"Avoiding back pain","intro-text":{"p1":"Here are some more suggestions for avoiding neck and back strain while you drive. Select each suggestion to learn more. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Avoid twisting"},"option1-text":{"p1":"If you twist and lean over – to do paperwork on the passenger seat, for example – you’re asking for trouble. You’ll put real strain onto your lower back, and it won’t be long before it starts complaining!"},"option2-label":{"text":"Lift carefully"},"option2-text":{"p1":"Trying to lift a heavy load into a car boot on your own is almost certain to cause back trouble. As you reach over the boot, your back will take the full weight. Ouch! Instead, find a colleague to help you."},"option3-label":{"text":"Take a break"},"option3-text":{"p1":"Maintaining the same static posture for mile after mile isn’t good for you, however well you’ve adjusted your seat. So remember to take some breaks and stretch your legs."},"final-text":{"p1":"Once you’re comfortable, you’re ready to pull away. Now we’re going to look at what happens once the car is on the move."}},"ssotr-03-020-010":{"title":"Are you stopping comfortably?","intro-text":{"p1":"A typical car weighs around one and a half tonnes. Accelerate it up to 30mph and it’s travelling over 13 metres every second. Even at this speed, it’s easy to see how fatal mistakes could happen very quickly."},"question-header":{"text":"Imagine you’re driving a car at 30mph, and you spot a hazard. How far do you think you’d travel before finally coming to a stop?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Move the slider to the correct distance, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, that's right. Select <strong>Continue</strong> for further feedback.","p2":"Not quite. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct answer."},"final-text":{"p1":"You’ll take about two thirds of a second to realise what’s happening. At this speed, that means you’ll travel 9 metres before you even start to brake.","p2":"Now you’re trying to stop the car. Remember, it weighs one and a half tonnes, so it takes some doing. At this speed, you’ll typically travel a further 14 metres, making a total stopping distance of 23 metres.","p3":"Let’s see how a variation of speed and weather conditions affect your stopping distance."}},"ssotr-03-020-020":{"title":"Are you stopping comfortably?","intro-text":{"p1":"Here, you can check your braking distance at various speeds – anything from 20 to 70mph. Select a speed by moving the slider, then select <strong>Check</strong> to see the results."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Here’s how far you’d travel at this speed before you even react to a hazard.","p2":"Once you’ve applied the brakes, here’s how much further you’d travel in dry conditions before your vehicle comes to a standstill.","p3":"But in wet weather, you’d travel even further. Select <strong>Retry</strong> to have another go, or <strong>Continue</strong> to move on."},"final-text":{"p1":"Let's now move on to find out how to gauge your braking distance from other vehicles."},"check-button":{"label":"Check"},"retry-button":{"label":"Retry"}},"ssotr-03-020-030":{"title":"The two second rule","text1":{"p1":"Whatever speed you’re doing, you need to be at least two seconds behind the car in front. One popular way to measure this is to remember the phrase:"},"quote-text":{"text":"Only a fool breaks the two-second rule."},"text2":{"p1":"So, how does it work? All you need to do is pick a stationary feature at the side of the road, and wait for the car in front to pass it. In this case we’re going to use a handy lamppost. Then you recite the phrase.","p2":"“Only a fool breaks the two-second rule.” This phrase takes about two seconds to say. If the stationary feature hasn’t passed you, you know you’re at least two seconds behind the car in front.","p3":"The advantage of this system is that it adjusts according to your speed. The faster you’re going, the more stopping distance two seconds will give you.","p4":"You’ll need to increase the gap if driving conditions become less than ideal, or if you want to increase the time you have to react to hazards.","p5":"And of course, it’s essential to stay focused on the road at all times and not become distracted, otherwise your stopping distance will be much longer than it would have been. So what are the potential sources of distraction in a car? You can probably think of one major culprit straight away."}},"ssotr-03-020-040":{"title":"Mob rule?","question-header":{"text":"The mobile phone has become such a problem in road safety, that there are laws controlling how it’s used. Have a look at these drivers, each using a mobile phone. Which ones do you think are using it legally?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong> to find out how you’ve done."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s right, well done. The law says that, if you’re driving, you can only use a hands-free phone to make or receive calls. If you want to use a handheld phone you’ll need to stop and park your car.","p2":"Actually, the law says that, if you’re driving, you can only use a hands-free phone. If you want to use a handheld phone you’ll need to stop and park your car.","p3":"In fact, regardless of which type of phone you have, the safest approach is to avoid making or receiving any calls while you’re driving. So, unless it’s an emergency, always stop and park your car before using your phone.","p4":"Our policy on mobile phone use during work-related car journeys is summarised here. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."},"mobile-phone-use":{"p1":"If you’re driving, you must not use a mobile phone to make or receive calls unless you’re using a wireless hands-free kit and the call is urgent. If in doubt, leave the call until you can find somewhere safe to stop."}},"ssotr-03-020-050":{"title":"Audio and satnav","intro-text":{"p1":"Audio systems and satellite navigation may not have come under the same scrutiny as mobile phones, but they can distract the driver just the same. Every audio or satellite navigation system is different, but here are some general safety tips. Select each tip to learn more. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Set it up"},"option1-text":{"p1":"Make sure your radio is correctly tuned before the journey, or your favourite music is ready to play. If you’re using a satellite navigation system, take care to attach it properly and select the destination before you set off.  That way, you can concentrate on the driving once you’re on the move."},"option2-label":{"text":"Stop if necessary"},"option2-text":{"p1":"If you need to make changes to your audio or satellite navigation systems then find somewhere safe to stop. You’ll find it impossible to concentrate on the road and menu options at the same time. And remember, driving while distracted isn’t just unsafe – it’s also unlawful, and could land you with a hefty fine."},"option3-label":{"text":"Read the manual"},"option3-text":{"p1":"It really is worth reading the manual. You could discover something that makes your journeys safer or more enjoyable. Many audio or satellite navigation systems warn you about congestion on your route, for example."},"final-text":{"p1":"Preparation and planning have been the main themes of this course but occasionally, despite all your efforts, something will go wrong. So, to finish off, let’s have a look at how to handle emergencies."}},"ssotr-03-030-010":{"title":"Motorway breakdowns","question-header":{"text":"These pictures tell the story of a motorway breakdown. See if you can put them in the correct sequence."},"question-footer":{"text":"Select <strong>Confirm</strong> when you’ve finished."},"drag1":{"label":"Driving, a warning light has come on"},"drag2":{"label":"Pulling on to hard shoulder, phone not far"},"drag3":{"label":"Leaving the car using left hand door"},"drag4":{"label":"Using emergency phone"},"drag5":{"label":"Using mobile near car safely up bank"},"drop-label1":{"text":"1"},"drop-label2":{"text":"2"},"drop-label3":{"text":"3"},"drop-label4":{"text":"4"},"drop-label5":{"text":"5"},"feedback-text":{"p1":"That’s right, well done. Let’s run through the important points.","p2":"Not quite. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to see the correct sequence.","p3":"We’re showing the correct sequence now. Let’s run through the important points."},"target1-feedback-text":{"p1":"Here the driver has spotted something wrong, and the engine starts to lose power."},"target2-feedback-text":{"p1":"On a motorway, you should pull safely onto the hard shoulder, as far to the left as possible. If you can, stop near an emergency phone – you’ll find them along the hard shoulder at roughly one mile intervals."},"target3-feedback-text":{"p1":"Leave the car using the left hand doors. That way, you’ll keep away from motorway traffic."},"target4-feedback-text":{"p1":"Walk carefully to the nearest emergency phone, following the arrow signs. These phones are free, and connect you directly to the police. Explain your situation and let them know if you’re a vulnerable motorist, such as a woman travelling alone."},"target5-feedback-text":{"p1":"Only use your mobile phone to contact others once you’re safe, away from the carriageway, and behind a barrier if possible."},"final-text":{"p1":"Never try to place a warning sign on a motorway. And, if you do get stuck in your car, switch on your hazard warning lights.","p2":"Once your car is repaired, build up speed along the hard shoulder – looking out for any obstructions – before carefully re-joining the carriageway."}},"ssotr-03-030-020":{"title":"Breakdowns on smaller roads","question":{"question":"If you break down on a normal road, it’s a good idea to place a warning triangle behind your car, on the same side of the road. But how far back up the road should you place the triangle?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"No more than 1 metre.","option2":"At least 45 metres.","option3":"At least 200 metres.","option4":"One kilometre or more."},"feedback-text":{"p1":"Yes, well done. You should walk at least 45 metres back up the road to place the warning triangle.","p2":"Actually, you should walk at least 45 metres back up the road to place the warning triangle.","p3":"Actually, you only need to walk at least 45 metres back up the road to place the warning triangle."},"final-text":{"p1":"You’ll need to decide whether there’s any risk of your car being struck by another vehicle. If there’s any doubt, keep safely away and call the police as soon as possible.","p2":"If you break down while driving a company car, here’s what you should do:"},"custom-breakdown-information":{"p1":"Company car drivers, call Lex OneCall on 0844 879 6000"}},"ssotr-03-030-030":{"title":"Accidents","intro-text":{"p1":"The action you should take following an accident will depend on the seriousness of the incident, and whether others are involved. We’re now going to illustrate three minor accidents – in which no-one gets hurt – and see if you can identify the correct course of action in each case."},"question1":{"question":"Here a driver has left the road after misjudging a bend. No-one else is affected, and there’s no damage to property. What would you do in this situation?","instruction":"You can select more than one option, so choose your answers then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Park the car and call the police.","option2":"Take a moment to relax and ‘gather yourself’.","option3":"Photograph the scene.","option4":"Drive away when it’s safe to do so.","option5":"Exchange details with any witnesses."},"feedback-text1":{"p1":"Yes, well done. If no-one else is affected, you should take a moment to calm your nerves, then drive safely away.","p2":"Actually, if no-one else is affected, you should take a moment to calm your nerves, then drive safely away."},"question2":{"question":"That was a lucky escape, but what about this situation? Two drivers have collided at low speed and come to a safe stop at the side of the road. What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so.","option2":"Call the police.","option3":"Photograph or sketch the scene.","option4":"Exchange details with the other driver.","option5":"Collect contact details of any witnesses."},"feedback-text2":{"p1":"That’s right. If you’re involved in an accident with another motorist, you must stop.","p2":"Actually, if you’re involved in an accident with another motorist, you must stop.","p3":"Well, it’s true that you must stop if you’re involved in an accident with another motorist. But you haven’t got it completely right.","p4":"You should exchange details with the other driver, including name, address and car registration number. If possible, sketch or photograph the scene and collect contact details from any witnesses. Then, when you’re ready, you can drive safely away."},"question3":{"question":"So, what about this situation? Here, two drivers have collided and they’re now stuck, blocking the road. What would you do?","instruction":"Choose your answers then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Call the police.","option2":"Photograph or sketch the scene.","option3":"Exchange details with the other driver.","option4":"Only leave the scene when the police allow."},"feedback-text3":{"p1":"Yes, well done. Incidents in which people are injured – or which block the road – are the most serious, and you should call the police.","p2":"Actually, incidents in which people are injured – or which block the road – are the most serious, and you should call the police.","p3":"That’s partly right. Incidents in which people are injured – or which block the road – are the most serious, and you should call the police.","p4":"As before, you should exchange details with the other driver, and sketch or photograph the scene. But you should only leave once the police have said that it’s okay to do so."},"final-text":{"p1":"If you’re a company car driver, here’s what you should do. In addition, anyone driving a car on company business, who’s involved in an accident, should report it to their line manager."},"accident-information-text":{"p1":"Company car drivers, call Lex OneCall on 0844 879 6000"}},"ssotr-03-030-040":{"title":"Road rage","intro-text":{"p1":"One possible cause of accidents is ‘road rage’. Road rage refers to emotionally-fuelled aggressive and careless driving. Whether you’re a road rage ‘victim’ or succumb to road rage yourself, it’s a dangerous situation to be in.","p2":"Road rage is typically caused by a combination of stress factors, including those shown here. Select one or more of these factors to see what effect they have on the driver. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’re ready to move on."},"option1-label":{"text":"Traffic congestion."},"option2-label":{"text":"Time pressures."},"option3-label":{"text":"Losing a parking space."},"option4-label":{"text":"Poor driving by others."},"option5-label":{"text":"Arguments with passengers."},"final-text":{"p1":"Clearly, it pays to avoid these stress factors while you’re driving. You’ve already learnt about the benefits of good planning, giving yourself plenty of time, and keeping a safe distance from other drivers. These are all things that will help you to stay calm and objective.","p2":"If you find yourself on the receiving end of road rage, follow these guidelines to try and stay safe.","p3":"Avoid eye contact with the aggressor.","p4":"Try to drive reasonably and courteously.","p5":"Don’t drive home if you’re being followed.","p6":"If you think you’re in danger, find a police officer, drive to a police station, or call 999."}},"ssotr-03-030-050":{"title":"Security","intro-text":{"p1":"This brings us to the broader subject of car security. Explore this picture and try to identify the security risks it contains. Select each one to learn more. Select <strong>Continue</strong> when you’ve finished."},"option1-label":{"text":"Suspicious people at junction"},"option1-text":{"p1":"Car-jacking, where someone tries to get into your car, is not a common danger. However, if you’re suspicious of pedestrians loitering near a junction, slow down as you approach to avoid having to stop."},"option2-label":{"text":"Car in unlit car park"},"option2-text":{"p1":"If you’re expecting to return to your car after dark, choose a safe well-lit spot, ideally in a car park with an attendant."},"option3-label":{"text":"Car with valuables"},"option3-text":{"p1":"Keep any valuables – including company property or data – out of sight when you leave your car, and take with you anything you can’t afford to lose. "},"option4-label":{"text":"Car facing in to parking space"},"option4-text":{"p1":"One simple tip is to reverse in to parking spaces. It gives you better visibility when you return to your car, and you can make a quick get-away too."}},"ssotr-03-040-010":{"title":"Summary","text":{"p1":"We’ve covered a lot of ground in this section, including a whole range of tips and guidelines to help you stay safe once you start your journey.","p2":"You’ve learned about staying comfortable behind the wheel, stopping the car safely, and avoiding distractions – especially from mobile phones. Finally, you’ve looked at handling emergencies, such as breakdowns and accidents, and general car security.","p3":"In the next section, we’ll look at the policies and guidelines we’ve put in place to reduce risk. Select <strong>Continue</strong> to move on to the next section now, or <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu.","p4":"In the next section, you’ll be able to test your knowledge of what we’ve covered in his course. Select <strong>Home</strong> to return to the course menu."}},"ssotr-04":{"title":"Our policies & guidelines","description":"Find out about the policies and guidelines we’ve put in place to minimise risk."},"ssotr-05":{"title":"Test your knowledge","description":"Check your understanding of what we’ve covered in this course."},"ssotr-quiz-01-010-010":{"question-header":{"text":"Here are six company cars. Statistically, how many would you expect to be involved in some kind of accident over the coming year?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>."}},"ssotr-quiz-01-010-020":{"question":{"question":"Which are the three most common causes of road accidents?","instruction":"Choose three answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Poor observation","option2":"Rain or snow","option3":"Careless or reckless driving","option4":"Mechanical failure","option5":"Ice or fog","option6":"Lack of judgement"}},"ssotr-quiz-01-010-030":{"question":{"question":"What’s the likely speed limit on a single lane open road, that’s out of town and has no street lamps?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"30 mph","option2":"40 mph","option3":"50 mph","option4":"60 mph","option5":"70 mph"}},"ssotr-quiz-01-010-040":{"question":{"question":"What shape is a road sign likely to be if it’s telling you that you can’t do something – such as “no cycling” or “no overtaking”?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Triangular","option2":"Square","option3":"Rectangular","option4":"Hexagonal","option5":"Circular"}},"ssotr-quiz-01-010-050":{"question":{"question":"What shape is a road sign likely to be if it’s warning you about something – such as the end of a dual carriageway, or toads crossing?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Triangular","option2":"Square","option3":"Rectangular","option4":"Hexagonal","option5":"Circular"}},"ssotr-quiz-02-010-010":{"question-header":{"text":"Here are some used tyres. Which ones are still legal to use?"},"question-footer":{"text":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>."},"option1-label":{"text":"Side wall damage. Tread good as new"},"option2-label":{"text":"2mm tread depth all round"},"option3-label":{"text":"1mm tread depth all round"},"option4-label":{"text":"4mm tread depth with patches at 2mm"},"option5-label":{"text":"3mm tread depth with patches at 2mm"}},"ssotr-quiz-02-010-020":{"question":{"question":"When you’re planning a route, which of the following should you take into account?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Avoid areas that are likely to be congested.","option2":"Use small roads, even for longer journeys, as motorways are likely to be busy.","option3":"If you’re not using a satnav, make notes about the route.","option4":"Avoid having distracting breaks by eating on the go."}},"ssotr-quiz-02-010-030":{"question":{"question":"A colleague mentions that he has “a ton of driving” to do next week. He’s not looking forward to it and he’s open to suggestions, so what would you recommend?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"He could replace some of the journeys with phone calls or emails, if possible.","option2":"He could email and text people while he’s driving, to make the most of his time.","option3":"He could plan his route to cut down on unnecessary mileage.","option4":"He could build in breaks, including overnight stays if appropriate."}},"ssotr-quiz-02-010-031":{"question":{"question":"What are some good ways to reduce your road travel?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Replace meetings with online collaborative tools, phone calls or email.","option2":"Use a car whenever possible, rather than public transport.","option3":"Share the driving with others if possible.","option4":"Plan your route to group nearby destinations."}},"ssotr-quiz-02-010-040":{"question":{"question":"What’s the most dangerous time of day to be driving?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Just after you’ve eaten (e.g. breakfast)","option2":"After you have planned your journey and inspected the car.","option3":"When you would normally be asleep.","option4":"After you have been awake for a couple of hours."}},"ssotr-quiz-02-010-050":{"question":{"question":"Kathy is about to set off on a car journey, and is just having a final check around the car before she drives away. What are some of the things she should look out for, to make her journey safer?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Any scratches or dents in the bodywork.","option2":"Windscreen washer fluid level.","option3":"Lights and indicators in full working order.","option4":"Boot empty, aside from any luggage she needs.","option5":"Windows are clean.","option6":"No warning lights on the dashboard."}},"ssotr-quiz-02-010-051":{"question":{"question":"Matt mainly uses his car for short daily commutes. What sort of things should he check every week or so, to ensure it remains in good condition?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"He should look in the boot to see if there are any leaks or loose wires.","option2":"Matt should check the fluid levels, including windscreen washer fluid.","option3":"He should check that the lights and indicators are working.","option4":"Matt should check that his tyres are undamaged and have sufficient tread."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-010":{"question":{"question":"Is this driver correctly positioned for a comfortable journey?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Yes, this driving posture is ideal.","option2":"No, the driver is too close to the steering wheel.","option3":"No, the seat is reclined too far.","option4":"No, the driver is too short."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-020":{"question":{"question":"Which of these phrases has been designed to help you stay a safe distance behind the car in front?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Only a prat would drive as close as that.","option2":"Only a clown would forget to slow down.","option3":"Only a bore breaks the four second law.","option4":"Only a fool breaks the two-second rule."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-030":{"question":{"question":"In which of these circumstances do you need to call the police when there’s been an accident?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"If the accident was witnessed by others.","option2":"If the accident has resulted in someone being injured.","option3":"If the accident has damaged one or other of the cars.","option4":"If the road is blocked as a result of the accident."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-040":{"question":{"question":"What are some of the best ways to avoid back pain while driving?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Try to maintain the same posture throughout the journey.","option2":"Get help from someone if you’re trying to lift heavy items into the boot.","option3":"Avoid twisting and leaning over – to do paperwork on the passenger seat, for example.","option4":"Take some breaks during the journey, to stretch your legs."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-050":{"question":{"question":"Just occasionally you may need to stop suddenly to avoid a collision. Which of these statements about braking distances do you agree with?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"The thinking distance is longer in wet or icy conditions.","option2":"You’ll cover a short distance before you can react – often called the ‘thinking distance’.","option3":"The faster you’re travelling, the longer the thinking distance will be.","option4":"The ‘braking distance’ – the distance you travel once you’ve applied the brakes – is shorter in wet weather."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-060":{"question":{"question":"Which of these statements about using mobile phones while driving do you agree with?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"The law allows you to use a handheld phone as long as you keep one hand on the steering wheel.","option2":"The safest approach is always to stop and park your car before using your phone – even if it’s hands-free.","option3":"If you want to use a handheld phone, you must stop and park your car.","option4":"The law allows you to use a handheld phone while you’re driving, provided it’s only to receive calls."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-070":{"question":{"question":"A colleague is planning a long car journey and wants to listen to music on the way. Can you offer any safety tips?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Set everything up and try it out before you go.","option2":"If the audio system misbehaves while you’re driving, you should be able to fix it without stopping.","option3":"It’s worth reading the manual before setting off. You may find features that make your journeys safer.","option4":"Driving while distracted – by anything – is unsafe and unlawful."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-080":{"question":{"question":"If you break down on a motorway, where should you try to stop?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Hard shoulder","option2":"Central reservation","option3":"Right-hand lane","option4":"Middle lane","option5":"100m from the next emergency phone"}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-090":{"question":{"question":"Dhyana is on a business trip when her car breaks down on a minor road. She gets the warning triangle out of the boot and sets off down the road. How far back along the road should she place the triangle?","instruction":"Choose your answer, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"At least 20 metres","option2":"At least 45 metres","option3":"At least 100 metres","option4":"One kilometre or more"}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-100":{"question":{"question":"Brian is driving to a meeting when a car pulls out unexpectedly in front of him. He brakes hard but can’t avoid a low speed collision, causing minor damage. What should he do next?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Stop his car safely at the side of the road.","option2":"Call the police.","option3":"Photograph or sketch the scene.","option4":"Collect contact details from any witnesses.","option5":"Exchange details with the other driver."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-110":{"question":{"question":"Tessa got into an argument with another driver when she stopped to let someone cross the road. The other driver is becoming aggressive, so what should Tessa do to stay safe?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"Look directly at the aggressor until they back down.","option2":"Try to drive reasonably and courteously, regardless of what the aggressor does.","option3":"Avoid driving home if she’s being followed.","option4":"Call the police, if she thinks she’s in danger."}},"ssotr-quiz-03-010-120":{"question":{"question":"Ben’s on a business trip. He’s arrived at his first destination late in the evening, and is slightly worried about parking his car and staying safe. What would you suggest?","instruction":"Choose your answers, then select <strong>Confirm</strong>.","option1":"He should keep any valuables out of sight, and take anything with him that he can’t afford to lose.","option2":"It would be a good idea to drive forwards into the parking space, so he can reverse out when he returns to the car.","option3":"He should park in a remote, preferably unlit area, to avoid drawing attention to himself.","option4":"He should call the police if he sees groups of youths near the car park."}}}