Hazard Awareness Flashcards

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Q

What is a hazard?

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A situation that requires the driver to respond by performing an action like braking or steering

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What type of hazards are there?

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  • Static hazards
  • Moving hazards
  • Road and weather conditions
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Name 7 different static hazards

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  • Bends
  • Roundabouts
  • Junctions
  • Parked vehicles
  • Skips in the road
  • Roadworks
  • Traffic calming measures
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What do you do if traffic lights are out of order?

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Treat the junction as an unmarked crossroads and proceed with caution

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Why are parked cars a hazard?

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  • Children could jump out from behind the cars
  • The car doors could open
  • Car could move away
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Why should you take extra care on 2-way roads?

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There could be a third lane in the middle that is used for overtaking both ways

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What should you do if you are on the motorway and see a hazard or obstruction?

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Use hazard lights to warn others behind you

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What do you need to be aware of when you are near a cyclist?

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  • They may wobble so give them plenty of room
  • At junctions give them time to turn or pull away
  • Before you turn left check for cyclists on your left
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What do you need to be aware of when you are near a bus at a bus stop?

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  • Pedestrians could get off the bus and cross in front of it

- Bus could move off at any time

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What kind of vehicles will have signs on the back of them if they are hazardous?

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  • Road maintenance vehicles
  • Large goods vehicles over 13m long
  • Vehicles carrying hazardous chemicals
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When should you not overtake?

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  • When the view ahead is blocked
  • If you are turning left shortly after
  • When approaching a junction
  • If signs prohibit this
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What do you do if a car is about to reverse out in front of you?

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Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop. Sound your horn to warn them or if it’s late at night, flash your lights

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What lights do you keep on if you park and its foggy?

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Your sidelights

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