Hazard Awareness

Question 1

When I start to learn to drive, I’ll be concentrating on the basic controls of the car. As your skill improves, so will my ability to recognise hazards on the road. A hazard is a situation which may require me as a driver to respond by taking action, such as braking or steering.

Name some examples of different types of Hazards: (4)

Answer 1

• Static hazards - such as parked cars, roundabouts and junctions
• Moving hazards - other road users
• Road and weather conditions
• Me, if I’m not alert and fit to drive.

Question 2

There are numerous types of static hazard, including bends, junctions, roundabouts, parked vehicles and skips in the road, roadworks, traffic calming, different types of crossing and traffic lights.
All of these may require me to respond in some way, so what should I do?

Answer 2

1. Take a mental note of their existence
2. Slow down and get ready to stop if necessary.