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The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers > Hazard Awareness > Flashcards

Hazard Awareness Flashcards

1
Q

What is a hazard?

A

A situation which may require you as a driver to respond by taking action such as braking or steering

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What are the three main types of hazards?

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Static Hazards e.g. roundabouts/junctions

Moving Hazards e.g. other road users

Road and Weather Conditions

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What are the different types of static hazards? (9)

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Bends
Junctions
Roundabouts
Parked Vehicles
Skips in the road
Roadworks
Traffic Calming
Different types of crossings
Traffic lights

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What should you do when you spot a static hazard?

A

take a mental note of their existence, slow down & get ready to stop if necessary

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What is the purpose of road signs and markings?

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to give you clues

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What should you do if you see a road sign and/or marking?

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Reduce your speed and prepare for any necessary actions

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What holds the same responses as seeing road signs and/or markings?

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Traffic lights, other light signals, level crossings and signals from police officers

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What should you do if the 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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What should you ask yourself when you see a sign for a bend?

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What if there’s a pedestrian or obstruction around the bend? Could I stop in time? Could I do it safely?

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What are hazards in busy areas?

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Parked cars, especially if parked illegally

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11
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What should I watch out for when in a busy area?

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

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What should you watch out for around schools?

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Flashing amber lights (indicating possible children crossing/using a dedicated-school-crossing place)

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What should you do around junctions in busy areas?

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There’s often reduced visibility, so slow down and pull out extra carefully until you can see

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Where can you look to see the road at junctions in busy areas?

A

Reflections in shop windows

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Should you block a junction?

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Leave it clear to allow other vehicles to enter and emerge

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16
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What should you be ready for when lanes are closed?

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Cars cutting in front of you - so, keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

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17
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Why should you take extra care on two-way roads with a third lane in the centre?

A

Traffic from both sections can use this lane for over-taking

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What should you do if you’re driving on a motorway/dual carriageway and see a hazard/obstruction?

A

Briefly use your hazard warning lights to warn the traffic behind you

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

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Switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other road users

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Who are the other road users you should watch out for?

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Pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, large vehicle drivers, slow-moving vehicles, motorcyclists, the disabled using a powered vehicle and other car drivers

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21
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What is special about country roads?

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There’s no pavement, so pedestrians will walk in the road - they may be walking towards you on your side of the road

22
Q

Why should you give cyclists plenty of room?

A

They may wobble/swerve to avoid drains/potholes

23
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When should you be particularly aware of cyclists?

A

Before you turn left
At junctions/traffic lights

24
Q

What should you think about when you see a bus at a bus stop?

A

People may get off the bus & cross the road
Bus maybe moving off - School Buses may stop anywhere

25
Q

What happens at some bridges?

A

High vehicles may need to use the centre of the road to be able to pass underneath

26
Q

Why should you be patient with older drivers?

A

They may not react quickly so be patient with them

27
Q

Which vehicles may have signs on them?

A

Road maintenance vehicles, Large good vehicles over 13m long, vehicles carrying hazardous chemicals

28
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When should you not overtake?

A

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

29
Q

Why should you be alert at all times?

A

So you don’t become a hazard on the road

30
Q

Why should you use your mirrors?

A

So you’re aware of what’s going on around you at all times - may be convex to give you wider vision

31
Q

When should you not drive?

A

When you’re tired

32
Q

How can you ensure you don’t get tired on long journeys?

A

Plan your journey so you have enough rest and refreshment breaks
Try to stop at least once every two hours
Make sure you’ve got plenty of fresh air by opening a window

33
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What should you do if you feel tired?

A

Pull over at a safe and legal place to rest
On a motorway, leave at the next exit/services

34
Q

What can your concentration be affected by?

A

Using a mobile phone/hands-free handset
Listening to loud music
Looking at a map/sat nav

35
Q

Should you drive immediately after a fight?

A

Calm down before starting/continuing your journey

36
Q

Should you drive after drinking alcohol?

A

No, take public transport or don’t drink at all

37
Q

Why is alcohol bad for drivers?

A

Reduces concentration, co-ordination and control
Gives you a false sense of security
Reduces your judgement of speed
Slows down your reactions

38
Q

What else, apart from alcohol makes you unfit to drive?

A

Certain medications that may make you drowsy (check with your doctor/pharmacist)

DRUGS

39
Q

What consequences arise of being convicted of driving whilst intoxicated (drugs/alcohol)?

A

Cost of insurance will rise considerably

40
Q

When must you inform the licencing authority as a glasses-wearer?

A

If your eyesight deteriorates
You suffer from an illness that can affect your driving

41
Q

How should you drive in wet weather?

A

Double your separation distance
Spray may reduce your vision

42
Q

How should you drive in icy weather?

A

Slow down
Increase your separation distance: allow up to 10 times the gap you’d leave in the dry

43
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How should you drive in foggy weather?

A

Slow down
Use dipped headlights
Use fog lights if visibility is less than 100m (328 feet)

44
Q

How should you drive in bright weather?

A

Sunlight (especially low winter sun) can dazzle you/other drivers

45
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What types of weather may prove hazardous?

A

Rain, Ice, Fog and Bright weather

46
Q

How do I deal with inconsiderate drivers?

A

Stay calm. Don’t shout or make rude gestures.
Wait if necessary to allow the other driver to move out of the way
If you feel upset, stop and take a break if you can.

47
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How do you prevent the car behind driving too closely?

A

Move over and let the car through if you can. If not, increase your distance from the car in front to lessen the likely-hood of a road traffic accident involving several vehicles

48
Q

Why are two way roads divided into three lanes more dangerous?

A

Traffic from both lanes use the center to overtake, so approaching traffic could be trying to make the same manoeuvre at the same time

49
Q

What do I do if a car is about to reverse out in front of me?

A

Reduce your speed and prepare to stop. Sound your horn to warn them of your presence

(11:30pm-7am in built-up areas, flash your headlights instead)

50
Q

What do I do if I take the wrong route and find myself in a one-way street?

A

Continue to the end of the road and find a safe place to turn around.

51
Q

What do I do if it looks like the driver has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

A

Be cautious. Stay behind and don’t overtake - they may be uncertain of the position of a junction and turn suddenly

The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers (15 decks)

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