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Hazard awareness

What's the main hazard shown in this picture?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What's the main hazard shown in this picture? Look at the picture carefully and try to imagine you're there. The cyclist in this picture appears to be trying to cross the road. You must be able to deal with the unexpected, especially when you're approaching a hazardous junction. Look well ahead to give yourself time to deal with any hazards.

Do you need to plan rest stops when you’re planning a long journey?

Why should you check the information leaflet before taking any medicine?

What should the driver of the grey car be especially aware of?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should the driver of the grey car be especially aware of? When passing parked cars, there's a risk that a driver or passenger may not check before opening the door into the road. A defensive driver will drive slowly and be looking for people who may be about to get out of their car.

What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?

Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop? A bus at a bus stop can hide pedestrians who might try to cross the road just in front of it. Drive at a speed that will enable you to respond safely if you have to.

What might you expect to happen in this situation?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What might you expect to happen in this situation? Be courteous and allow the traffic to merge into the left-hand lane.

You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you've taken the wrong route? Never reverse or turn your vehicle around in a one-way street. It's illegal and could even cause a collision. If you've taken a wrong turn, carry on along the one-way street and find another route, checking the direction signs as you drive. Stop in a safe place if you need to check a map.

What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard?

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate? The continuous white line shows the edge of the carriageway. It can be especially useful when visibility is restricted, such as at night or in bad weather. It's discontinued in some places; for example, at junctions, lay-bys, entrances or other openings.

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

A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?

When should you use hazard warning lights?

You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use ‘kick down’?

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

Which road user has caused a hazard?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Which road user has caused a hazard? The car arrowed A is parked within the area marked by zigzag lines at the pedestrian crossing. Parking here is illegal. It also • blocks the view for pedestrians wishing to cross the road • restricts the view of the crossing for approaching traffic.

What should you expect if you see this sign ahead?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you expect if you see this sign ahead? This sign indicates that the road will bend sharply to the left. Slow down in plenty of time and select the correct gear before you start to turn. Braking hard and late, while also sharply changing direction, is likely to cause a skid.

You're following a slower-moving vehicle. What should you do if there's a junction just ahead on the right?

What should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while you're driving?

You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down? Look well ahead and read any road signs as you drive. They're there to inform you of what's ahead. In this case, you may need to slow down and change direction. Check your mirrors so you know what's happening around you before you change speed or direction.

What must you do if poor health affects your driving?

What should you do if the traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you do if the traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing? Allow the traffic to merge into the left-hand lane. Leave enough room so that you can maintain a safe separation distance, even if vehicles pull in ahead of you.

Which type of glasses would make driving at night more difficult?

What must you do if your eyesight has become very poor and you're no longer able to meet the driver's eyesight requirements?

What should you do if you start to feel drowsy while you're driving on a motorway?

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're driving towards this level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train? The steady amber light will be followed by twin flashing red lights that mean you must stop. An alarm will also sound to alert you to the fact that a train is approaching.

How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures? Traffic-calming measures such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings are intended to slow traffic down to protect vulnerable road users. Don't speed up until you reach the end of the traffic-calmed zone.

What should you do if you become tired while you're driving on a motorway?

How would age affect an older person's driving ability?

What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road? The highest point of the bridge is in the centre, so a large vehicle might have to move to the centre of the road to have enough room to pass safely under the bridge.

You're about to drive your car. What should you do if you can't find the glasses you need to wear?

Where would it be unsafe to overtake?

What should you do about driving if you've been taking medicine that causes drowsiness?

Why should the junction on the left be kept clear?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Why should the junction on the left be kept clear? You should always try to keep junctions clear. If you're in queuing traffic, make sure that when you stop you leave enough space for traffic to flow in and out of the junction.

You're driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean? On some busy roads, lane control signals are used to vary the number of lanes available to give priority to the main traffic flow. A green arrow indicates that the lane is available to traffic facing the signal. A white diagonal arrow means that the lane is closed ahead and traffic should move to the next lane on the left. A red cross means that the lane is closed to traffic facing the signal.

What can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate?

What should the driver of the red car (arrowed) do?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should the driver of the red car (arrowed) do? Some people might take a long time to cross the road. They may be older or have a disability. Be patient and don't hurry them by showing your impatience. If pedestrians are standing at the side of the road, don't signal or wave them to cross. Other road users might not have seen your signal and this could lead the pedestrians into a hazardous situation.

What must you do at this junction?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What must you do at this junction? The ‘stop’ sign has been put here because the view into the main road is poor. You must stop because it won't be possible to take proper observation while you're moving.

What should you do if the red lights start flashing as you approach a level crossing?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you do if the red lights start flashing as you approach a level crossing? At level crossings, the red lights flash before and while the barrier is down. At most crossings, an amber light will precede the red lights. You must stop behind the white line unless you've already crossed it when the amber light comes on. Don't be tempted to zigzag around half-barriers.

How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive or ride?

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating? Pedestrians walking on a road with no pavement should walk against the direction of the traffic. You can’t see around this bend and if pedestrians are in the road you need to be able to deal with the situation safely. Always keep this in mind and give yourself time to react if a hazard does appear.

What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway?

What should you do if a doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving?

What must you do if your ability to drive is impaired during a period of illness?

You've just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What should you do if the rider cuts in sharply?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You've just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What should you do if the rider cuts in sharply? If another vehicle cuts in sharply, ease off the accelerator and drop back to allow a safe separation distance. Try not to overreact by braking sharply or swerving, as you could lose control. If vehicles behind you are too close or unprepared, it could lead to a crash.

What's the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What's the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of? If you can do so safely, give way to buses signalling to move off at bus stops. Try to anticipate the actions of other road users around you. The driver of the red car should be prepared for the bus pulling out. As you approach a bus stop, look to see how many passengers are waiting to board. If the last one has just got on, the bus is likely to move off.

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

What will be a serious distraction while you're driving?

You're invited to a pub lunch. What should you do if you know that you'll have to drive in the evening?

What should you do as you approach this cyclist?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you do as you approach this cyclist? Keep well back and give the cyclist time and room to turn safely. Don’t intimidate them by getting too close or trying to squeeze past.

Where would you expect to see these markers?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Where would you expect to see these markers? These markers must be fitted to vehicles over 13 metres long, large goods vehicles, and rubbish skips placed in the road. They're reflective to make them easier to see in the dark.

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic? Police officers may need to direct traffic; for example, at a junction where the traffic lights have broken down. Check your copy of The Highway Code for the signals that they use.

When may you use hazard warning lights?

Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge? A bus or high-sided lorry will have to take a position in the centre of the road to clear the bridge. There's normally a sign to show this. Look well ahead, past the bridge and be ready to stop and give way to large oncoming vehicles.

What should you do as you approach this overhead bridge?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you do as you approach this overhead bridge? Oncoming large vehicles may need to move to the middle of the road to pass safely under the bridge. There won't be enough room for you to continue, so you should be ready to stop and wait.

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should the driver of the car approaching the crossing do? Look well ahead to see whether any hazards are developing. This will give you more time to deal with them in the correct way. The man in the picture is clearly intending to cross the road. You should be travelling at a speed that allows you to check your mirror, slow down and stop in good time. You shouldn't have to brake harshly.

Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction? You may have to pull forward slowly until you can see up and down the road. Be aware that the traffic approaching the junction can’t see you either. If you don’t know that it’s clear, don’t go.

You're about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What's the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist? When following a cyclist, be aware that they have to deal with the hazards around them. They may wobble or swerve to avoid a pothole in the road or see a potential hazard and change direction suddenly. Don’t follow them too closely or rev your engine impatiently.

Why are place names painted on the road surface?

You're on a three-lane motorway. How should you overtake a slow-moving lorry in the middle lane if it's showing this sign?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're on a three-lane motorway. How should you overtake a slow-moving lorry in the middle lane if it's showing this sign? This sign is found on slow-moving or stationary works vehicles. If you wish to overtake it, do so on the left, as indicated. Be aware that there might be people working in the area.

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway? White lights at the rear of a car show that the driver has selected reverse gear. The driver is hidden from view so can't see you approaching. Sound your horn to warn of your presence, and be ready to stop if the car reverses into your path.

How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

You're waiting to emerge at a junction. Your view is restricted by parked vehicles. What can help you to see traffic on the road you're joining?

You need glasses to read a vehicle number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them?

Why should you slow down as you approach this hazard?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Why should you slow down as you approach this hazard? You should be slowing down and selecting the correct gear in case you have to stop at the level crossing. Look for the signals and be prepared to stop if necessary.

You want to turn left at this junction. What should you do if your view of the main road is restricted?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You want to turn left at this junction. What should you do if your view of the main road is restricted? You should slow right down, and stop if necessary, at any junction where your view is restricted. Edge forward until you can see properly. Only then can you decide whether it's safe to go.

What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street? On roads where there are many parked vehicles, you might not be able to see children between parked cars and they may run out into the road without looking.

You're approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the traffic lights have failed?

What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign? Buses which carry children to and from school may stop at places other than scheduled bus stops. Be aware that they might pull over at any time to allow children to get on or off. This will normally be when traffic is heavy during rush hour.

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

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You're behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do? Hold back and allow the cyclist to move off. Some junctions have special areas marked across the front of the traffic lane. These allow cyclists to wait for the lights to change and move off ahead of other traffic.

You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning? If you've been in a queue of traffic and are about to turn left, check your nearside for cyclists as they often filter past on the nearside of slow-moving or stationary vehicles.

What should you do if it's raining and you're following this lorry on a motorway?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - What should you do if it's raining and you're following this lorry on a motorway? The usual two-second time gap increases to four seconds when the roads are wet. If you stay well back, you’ll • be able to see past the vehicle • be out of the spray thrown up by the lorry’s tyres • give yourself more time to stop if the need arises • increase your chances of being seen by the lorry driver.

What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey?

Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

What will become more expensive after you've been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?

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

Why should you reduce your speed here?

www.drivingtheorytest.uk - Hazard awareness - Why should you reduce your speed here? Traffic could be turning off or pulling out ahead of you, to the left or right. Vehicles turning left will be slowing down before the junction, and any vehicles turning right may have to stop to allow oncoming traffic to clear. Be prepared for this, as you might have to slow down or stop behind them.

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