hazard awareness

Question 1

whats static hazards?

Answer 1

roundabouts & junctions

Question 2

whats moving hazards?

Answer 2

other road users

Question 3

whats another hazard?

Answer 3

road & weather conditions

Question 4

list all the static hazards

Answer 4

bends, parked cars, skips, roadworks, traffic calming, traffic & crossing lights

Question 5

what should you do when you see a static hazard?

Answer 5

slow down & prepare to stop

Question 6

what hazards do cars parked on zig zag lines cause

Answer 6

1. children between cars 2. car doors opening 3. cars pulling away

Question 7

what do flashing amber lights near schools indicate?

Answer 7

children may be crossing

Question 8

where do junctions have reduced visibility?

Answer 8

in built up areas

Question 9

what can you see in shop windows?

Answer 9

reflections of traffic

Question 10

why should you allow junctions to be clear?

Answer 10

so vehicles can enter and emerge

Question 11

what happens with overtaking on a 2 way road with a centre lane?

Answer 11

overtaking comes from both directions

Question 12

list all the moving hazards

Answer 12

pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders, disabled, cars, slow movers, large vehicle drivers

Question 13

when should you never overtake?

Answer 13

1. when turning left afterwards 2. where theres signs that prohibit this 3. approaching junctions 4. when view ahead is blocked

Question 14

how should you control yourself on the road?

Answer 14

use your mirrors to gain a convex, wider field of view

Question 15

what does alcohol do to your driving?

Answer 15

1. reduces concentration 2. false confidence 3. reduces speed judgement 4. decreases reaction time

Question 16

what are the consequences of drugs and driving?

Answer 16

increased insurance

Question 17

what hazards are there in road & weather conditions?

Answer 17

fog, icy & wet roads, sunlight

Question 18

whats the separation d for wet roads?

Answer 18

4 seconds (double)

Question 19

what does spray reduce?

Answer 19

vision.

Question 20

what should you do with your speed on ice?

Answer 20

slow down

Question 21

whats the SD for ice?

Answer 21

10x

Question 22

what you should do in fog?

Answer 22

reduce speed, use dipped headlights, use fog lights

Question 23

when only should you use your fog lights?

Answer 23

when visibility is less than 100m

Question 24

what the hazard of bright sunlight?

Answer 24

dazzles