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Hazard awareness

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.

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How could your insurance be affected if you're convicted of riding after drinking too much alcohol?

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

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

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

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When may you use your motorcycle's hazard warning lights?

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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.
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Which arm signal means 'I intend to slow down or stop'?

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What hazard would you expect if you ride on a very hot day?

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What should you do if you aren't sure whether your cough medicine will affect your ability to ride safely?

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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.
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Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

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Where would it be unsafe to overtake?

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How are you likely to be affected by drinking alcohol?

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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.
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Which type of glasses shouldn't be worn when riding at night?

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

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

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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.
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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.
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When should you use hazard warning lights?

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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.
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What’s likely to happen if you get cold and wet when you're riding a motorcycle?

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Why should you check over your shoulder before turning right into a side road?

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What should you do if you're about to ride home, but you can't find the glasses you need to wear?

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

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

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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.
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You're going to a social event and alcohol will be available. What's the safest thing to do if you'll be riding your motorcycle shortly afterwards?

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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.
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When must you wear your glasses if you need them to read vehicle number plates at the required distance?

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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.
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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.
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Why are place names painted on the road surface?

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

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What is a known effect of drinking alcohol?

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

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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.
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