Hazard awarenes Flashcards
What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway? They have blind spots on both sides of driveway.
A. Move to the opposite side of the road
B. Drive through as you have priority
C. Sound your horn and be prepared to stop
D. Speed up and drive through quickly
C. Sound your horn and be prepared to stop
White lights at the rear of a car show that the driver has selected reverse gear. The driver is hidden from view so can’t see you approaching. Sound your horn to warn of your presence, and be ready to stop if the car reverses into your path.
You’re driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating?
A. A vehicle overtaking you
B. Mud on the road
C. The road getting narrower
D. Pedestrians walking towards you
D. Pedestrians walking towards you
Pedestrians walking on a road with no pavement should walk against the direction of the traffic. You can’t see around this bend and if pedestrians are in the road you need to be able to deal with the situation safely. Always keep this in mind and give yourself time to react if a hazard does appear.
You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving your car?
A. Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving
B. Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving
C. Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving
D. Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving
C. Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving
If you’ve taken medicine, never drive without first checking what the side effects might be; they might affect your judgement and perception, and therefore endanger lives.
What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?
A. Flash your lights to alert the driver
B. Sound your horn before overtaking
C. Overtake on the left if there’s room
D. Stay behind and don’t overtake
D. Stay behind and don’t overtake
Be cautious and don’t attempt to overtake. The driver may be unsure of the location of a junction and may turn suddenly.
You’ve been involved in an argument that’s made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?
A. Open a window
B. Turn on your radio
C. Have an alcoholic drink
D. Calm down
D. Calm down
If you’re feeling upset or angry, you’ll find it much more difficult to concentrate on your driving. You should wait until you’ve calmed down before starting a journey.
Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction?
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A. The road surface is poor
B. The footpath is narrow
C. The kerbs are high
D. The view is restricted
D. The view is restricted
You may have to pull forward slowly until you can see up and down the road. Be aware that the traffic approaching the junction can’t see you either. If you don’t know that it’s clear, don’t go.
What’s the main hazard shown in this picture?
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A. Vehicles turning right
B. Vehicles doing U-turns
C. The cyclist crossing the road
D. Parked cars around the corner
C. The cyclist crossing the road
Look at the picture carefully and try to imagine you’re there. The cyclist in this picture appears to be trying to cross the road. You must be able to deal with the unexpected, especially when you’re approaching a hazardous junction. Look well ahead to give yourself time to deal with any hazards.
What must you do at this junction?
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A. Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
B. Stop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly
C. Stop only if there’s traffic on the main road
D. Stop only if you’re turning right
A. Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly
The ‘stop’ sign has been put here because the view into the main road is poor. You must stop because it won’t be possible to take proper observation while you’re moving.
What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard?
A. Ignore the error and stay calm
B. Flash your lights to show your annoyance
C. Sound your horn to show your annoyance
D. Overtake as soon as possible
A. Ignore the error and stay calm
Be tolerant if a vehicle emerges and you have to brake quickly. Anyone can make a mistake, so don’t react aggressively. Be alert where there are side roads and be especially careful where there are parked vehicles, because these can make it difficult for emerging drivers to see you.
What might you expect to happen in this situation?
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A. Traffic will move into the right-hand lane
B. Traffic speed will increase
C. Traffic will move into the left-hand lane
D. Traffic won’t need to change position
C. Traffic will move into the left-hand lane
Be courteous and allow the traffic to merge into the left-hand lane.
