05 - Hazard Awareness

Question 1

What is a hazard?

Answer 1

A situation which may require the driver to respond by taking action

Question 2

Give 3 examples of hazards

Answer 2

Static hazards, moving hazards, and road conditions

Question 3

Give an example of a static hazard

Answer 3

Junctions

Question 4

What should you do when approaching a static hazard? (2)

Answer 4

Take a mental note of their existence

Slow down and get ready to stop

Question 5

What should you watch out for with parked cars (3)

Answer 5

Children dashing out from between the cars
Car doors opening
Cars moving away

Question 6

What should you watch out for near schools?

Answer 6

Flashing amber lights

Question 7

What do flashing amber lights near schools indicate?

Answer 7

Children may be crossing the road

Question 8

What should you do when you see flashing amber lights near schools?

Answer 8

Slow down and be ready to stop

Question 9

Why shouldn’t you block a junction

Answer 9

Vehicles need to enter and emerge

Question 10

What should you be ready for when lanes are closed

Answer 10

Cars cutting in front you

Question 11

Why should you take extra care on two-way roads that have a third lane in the centre?

Answer 11

Traffic from both directions can use this lane for overtaking

Question 12

What should you do when you’re driving on a motorway or dual carriageway and see a hazard or an obstruction ahead?

Answer 12

Briefly use your hazard warning lights to warn the traffic behind

Question 13

What should you do if your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

Answer 13

Switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other road users

Question 14

Why should you be aware of cyclists and give them plenty of room (3)

Answer 14

They may wobble or swerve
They need time at junctions of traffic lights to turn or pull away
You need to check for them filtering on your left before you turn

Question 15

Why should you be aware of buses? (2)

Answer 15

People may get off the bus and cross the road

The bus may be about to move off

Question 16

When should you not overtake (4)

Answer 16

If you’re turning left shortly afterwards
If signs or road markings prohibit it
When approaching a junction
When the view ahead is blocked

Question 17

How often should you try and stop when driving

Answer 17

Once every two hours

Question 18

What should you do if you feel tired (2)

Answer 18

Pull over at a safe and legal place to rest

On a motorway, leave at the next exit or services

Question 19

What can your concentration be affected by (3)

Answer 19

Using phone
Listening to loud music
Looking at navigation equipment

Question 20

What effects does alcohol have? (4)

Answer 20

Reduces concentration, coordination and control
Gives a false sense of confidence
Reduces your judgement of speed
Slows down your reactions

Question 21

What sort of glasses must you not wear at night?

Answer 21

Tinted glasses

Question 22

You must tell the licensing authority if (2)

Answer 22

Your eyesight deteriorates

You suffer from an illness that may affect your driving

Question 23

What should you do if a car is about to reverse out in front of you? (2)

Answer 23

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop

Sound your horn or flash your headlights