Hazard Awareness Theory Test (2)

This hazard test Contains another set of 30 hazard awareness theory test questions , Hazard awareness test practice.

You’re approaching this cyclist. What should you do?

Overtake the cyclist on the left-hand side

Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

Overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction

Flash your headlights at the cyclist

Correct! Wrong!

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.

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

A steady amber light

One half-barrier down

Both half-barriers down

Twin flashing red lights

Correct! Wrong!

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.

You’re driving along this road. The driver on the left is reversing from a driveway. What should you do?

Move to the opposite side of the road

Drive through as you have priority

Speed up and drive through quickly

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Correct! Wrong!

White lights at the rear of a car show that the driver has selected reverse gear. Sound your horn to warn the other driver of your presence, and reduce your speed as a precaution.

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

The bus may move out into the road

Glare from the sun may affect the driver’s vision

Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right

The black car may stop suddenly

Correct! Wrong!

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.

In which circumstances may you use hazard warning lights?

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

When you’re double-parked on a two-way road

When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead

When your direction indicators aren’t working

Correct! Wrong!

Hazard warning lights are an important safety feature. Use them when driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind you of danger ahead. You should also use them if your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction.

You’ve just passed these warning lights. What hazard would you expect to see next?

A level crossing with no barrier

An opening bridge

A school crossing patrol

Correct! Wrong!

These lights warn that children may be crossing the road to a nearby school. Slow down so that you’re ready to stop if necessary.

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

Check the label to see if the medicine will affect your driving

Drive a short distance to see if the medicine is affecting your driving

Drink some strong coffee one hour before driving

Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their driving

Correct! Wrong!

If you’ve taken medicine, never drive without first checking what the side effects might be; they might affect your judgement and perception, and therefore endanger lives.

When should you use hazard warning lights?

When you’re double-parked on a two-way road

When your direction indicators aren’t working

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

Correct! Wrong!

Hazard warning lights are an important safety feature and should be used if you’ve broken down and are causing an obstruction. Don’t use them as an excuse to park illegally. You may also use them on motorways to warn traffic behind you of danger ahead.

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You’ve just been overtaken by this motorcyclist, who has cut in sharply. What should you do?

Sound the horn

Brake firmly

Flash your lights

Keep a safe gap

Correct! Wrong!

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.

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

Traffic can overtake on the left

Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions

Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

Correct! Wrong!

If you intend to overtake, you must consider that approaching traffic could be planning the same manoeuvre. When you’ve considered the situation and decided it’s safe, indicate your intentions early. This will show the approaching traffic that you intend to pull out.

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

Footpath on the left

Traffic lights ahead

Cycle path

Edge of the carriageway

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

The two left lanes are open

Traffic in the left lanes should stop

The two right lanes are open

Traffic in the right lanes should stop

Correct! Wrong!

If you see a red cross above your lane, it means that there’s an obstruction ahead. You’ll have to move into one of the lanes that’s showing a green light. If all the lanes are showing a red cross, then you must stop.

What should the driver of the grey car (arrowed) be especially aware of?

Empty parking spaces

The uneven road surface

Doors opening on parked cars

Traffic following behind

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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.

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

Stay well back and wait to see if anything comes

Stop and apply the handbrake even if the road is clear

Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly

Build up your speed so that you can emerge quickly

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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.

Where would you expect to see these markers?

On a motorway sign

On a railway bridge

On a diversion sign

On a large goods vehicle

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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 type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

A private ambulance

A broken-down vehicle

An ice-cream van

A school bus

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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 driving along this motorway. It’s raining. What should you do when following this lorry?

Be aware of spray reducing your vision

Move left and drive on the hard shoulder

Move right and stay in the right-hand lane

Allow at least a two-second gap

Correct! Wrong!

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 and increase your chances of being seen by the lorry driver.

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?

Reflections of traffic in shop windows

Checking for traffic in your interior mirror

Looking for traffic behind you

Making eye contact with other road users

Correct! Wrong!

You must be completely sure it’s safe to emerge. Try to look for traffic through the windows of the parked cars or in the reflections in shop windows. Keep looking in all directions as you slowly edge forwards until you can see it’s safe.

You’re driving towards this left-hand bend. What dangers should you be aware of?

No sign to warn you of the bend

Pedestrians walking towards you

No white lines in the center of the road

A vehicle overtaking you

Correct! Wrong!

Pedestrians walking on a road with no pavement should walk against the direction of the traffic. You can’t see around this bend: there may be hidden dangers. Always keep this in mind and give yourself time to react if a hazard does appear.

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

The contents of the cyclist’s carrier may fall onto the road

The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road

The cyclist may swerve into the road

The cyclist may move to the left and dismount

Correct! Wrong!

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.

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

Motorcycles

Cars

Buses

Bicycles

Correct! Wrong!

A double-deck 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.

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

Wait for a short time, then drive home slow

Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches

Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey

Wait until you’re fit and well before driving

Correct! Wrong!

All of your concentration should be on your driving. Any pain you feel will distract you, and you should avoid driving when drowsy. The safest course of action is to wait until you’ve rested and are feeling better before starting your journey.

Where shouldn’t you overtake?

Approaching a junction

On a single carriageway

On a one-way street

Travelling up a long hill

Correct! Wrong!

You should overtake only when it’s really necessary and you can see it’s clear ahead. Look out for road signs and markings that show it’s illegal or would be unsafe to overtake; for example, approaching junctions or bends. In many cases, overtaking is unlikely to significantly improve your journey time.

You’re about to drive home from holiday when you become ill. A doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving. What should you do?

Never drive at more than 30 mph

Only drive if someone is with you

Avoid driving on motorways

Get someone else to drive

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You shouldn’t drive if you’re taking medicine that could cause you to feel drowsy at the wheel. Ask someone else to drive or, if that isn’t possible, find another way to get home.

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

Turn right

Go ahead

Turn left

Stop

Correct! Wrong!

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.

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

Car

Motorcycle

Lorry

Bicycle

Correct! Wrong!

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 under the bridge.

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

Check your right mirror

Straddle the lanes

Move up close to the white car

Check for bicycles on your left

Correct! Wrong!

Check your nearside for cyclists before moving away. This is especially important if you’ve been in a queue of traffic and are about to move off, as cyclists often filter past on the nearside of stationary vehicles.

Ahead of you, traffic in the left-hand lane is slowing. What should you do?

Pull up on the left-hand verge

Slow down, keeping a safe separation distance

Accelerate past the vehicles in the left-hand lane

Move across and continue in the right-hand lane

Correct! Wrong!

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.

When approaching this hazard, why should you slow down?

Because of animals crossing

Because of approaching traffic

Because of the level crossing

Because it’s hard to see to the right

Correct! Wrong!

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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