Hazard awareness

Question 1

What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway?

Answer 1

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Question 2

You’ve been involved in an argument that’s made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey?

Answer 2

calm down

Question 3

You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving your car?

Answer 3

check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving

Question 4

What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

Answer 4

Stay behind and don’t overtake

Question 5

You’re driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating?

Answer 5

Pedestrians walking towards you

Question 6

You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. Just before turning you should

Answer 6

check for bicycles on your left

Question 7

You are behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do?

Answer 7

Allow the cyclists time and room

Question 8

You are driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?

Answer 8

A steady amber light

Question 9

why must you take extra care when turning right at the junction?

Answer 9

There is reduced visibility

Question 10

You have just been overtaken by this motorcyclist who is cutting in sharply. You should

Answer 10

keep a safe gap

Question 11

You are approaching this cyclist. You should (cyclist with hand point right)

Answer 11

slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

Question 12

What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate?

Answer 12

Edge of the carriageway

Question 13

You are about to drive home. You feel very tired and have a severe headache. You should

Answer 13

wait until you are fit and well before driving

Question 14

During periods of illness your ability to drive may be impaired. You must

Answer 14

• only take smaller doses of any medicines
• be medically fit to drive

Question 15

You are driving along a motorway and become tired. You should

Answer 15

• stop at the next service area and rest
• leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

Question 16

You are invited to a pub lunch. You know you will have to drive in the evening. What is your best course of action?

Answer 16

Not drink any alcohol at all

Question 17

What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic?

Answer 17

one arm up and one to the side

mean STOP

Question 18

Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?

Answer 18

Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

Question 19

Why are place names painted on the road surface?

Answer 19

To enable you to change lanes early

Question 20

Why are mirrors often slightly curved (convex)

Answer 20

They give a wider field of vision

Question 21

You think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator.

Answer 21

stay behind and not overtake

Question 22

You see a pedestrian with a dog. The dog has a yellow or burgundy coat. This especially warns you that the pedestrian

Answer 22

deaf

Question 23

You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist

Answer 23

just before you turn left

Question 24

Ahead of you there is a moving vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. This means it is

Answer 24

slow moving

Question 25

You are following a car driven by an elderly driver. You should

Answer 25

be aware that the driver’s reactions may not be as fast as yours

Question 26

There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. What action should you take?

Answer 26

Reduce speed until you are clear of the area

Question 27

You are following two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

Answer 27

any direction

Question 28

You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?

Answer 28

Motorcycles are small and hard to see

Question 29

Why should you look particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

Answer 29

They are harder to see

Question 30

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

Answer 30

By displaying a stop sign

Question 31

Which of the following types of glasses should NOT be worn when driving at night?

Answer 31

Tinted

Question 32

How does alcohol affect you?

Answer 32

• It reduces your concentration and coordination
• false sense of confidence
• poor judgment
• less control

Question 33

What should the driver of the car approaching the crossing do, pelican crossing?

Answer 33

Slow down and get ready to stop

Question 34

At this blind junction you must stop (stop sign and stop on the floor)

Answer 34

behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly

Question 35

What is the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?

Answer 35

The cyclist may swerve out into the road