Hazards & Situations

Question 1

Your tyre bursts while you are driving. What should you do?

Answer 1

Hold up the steering wheel firmly to keep control

Take foot off the accelerator

Pull up slowly at the side of the road in a suitable, safe place

Question 2

When to use hazard warning lights

Answer 2

Only used to warn other road users of a hazard ahead.

When you slow dow quickly on a motorway because of a hazard ahead

When you have broken down

Question 3

A couple of elderly people are crossing the road. You should

Answer 3

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time.

Question 4

A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. It’s right hand indicator is flashing. You should

Answer 4

Slow down and give way if it’s safe to do so

Question 5

What should you be aware when a bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you?

Answer 5

Look for passengers that may cross the road in front

The bus to pull away in front of you

Question 6

What’s the speed limit for vehicles towing caravans and trailers in a dual carriageway?

Answer 6

60mph

Question 7

What should you be aware of when towing caravans and trailers?

Answer 7

The speed limit (60mph dual carriage)

Plan well ahead due to size and weight

Be extra careful in windy weather to avoid snaking from side to side

Question 8

You are in a busy unmarked crossroad. Who has priority and how should you drive?

Answer 8

No one has priority.
Look for cyclists and motorcyclist
And if possible, give way to large vehicles

Question 9

You have a loose filler cap on your diesel fuel tank. This will

Answer 9

Waste fuel and money

Make roads slippery for other road users.

Question 10

At the end of a dry spell weather you should be aware

Answer 10

Of road surfaces may have high level if diesel spillage that hasn’t been washed away by rain. It might be slippery

Question 11

You are braking in a wet road. Your vehicle begins to skid. It does not have anti lock breaks you should

Answer 11

Release the foot brake

Reapply and release the foot brake a few times if necessary to allow the wheels to turn and limit skid

Question 12

What to do to avoid skidding in wet conditions

Answer 12

Stay alert to the road and weather conditions

Keep a safe stopping distance and to have good visibility

Keep both hands on the wheels

Press brake gently when using it

Question 13

If a trailer swerves or snakes when you are towing it you should

Answer 13

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed

Question 14

How can you stop a caravan snaking from side to side ?

Answer 14

Ease off the accelerator so to slow down gradually. P

Question 15

There are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. You should

Answer 15

Reduce speed until you are clear of the area

Be prepared to stop as children may be crossing

Question 16

You are following 2 cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?

Answer 16

Any direction. They may feel safer keeping to the left all the way. Give then plenty of room.

Question 17

You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. They are signalling right but keeping well to the left . You should

Answer 17

Stay well back.allow them to enter and exit roundabout in their own time. Don’t get up close or alongside as it may upset the horse.

Question 18

Powered vehicles used by disable ppl are small and hard to see. How do they give early warning when in a dual carriageway?

Answer 18

They will have flash amber light

Question 19

Ahead of you there’s a moving vehicle with a flashing amber beacon. It means

Answer 19

Slow moving. Be aware and judge whether it’s safe to overtake

Question 20

When approaching a narrow bridge with a hazard sign of oncoming vehicles in middle of road. You should

Answer 20

Slow down
Consider using horn
Beware if pedestrians