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Hazard awareness theory test questions
Spotting and reacting to developing hazards. Tap a question to see the answer and why it is right. The app has 30 questions on this topic.
What is a hazard on the road?
Answer: Anything that could cause you to change speed or direction
A hazard is anything that might need you to slow, stop or steer. Spotting them early gives you time to react smoothly.
A hazard is anything that might need you to slow, stop or steer. Spotting them early gives you time to react smoothly.
You are driving along a road with parked cars on both sides. What should you expect?
Answer: Pedestrians to step out between the cars
Slow down so you can stop if someone appears. Children are especially hard to see.
Slow down so you can stop if someone appears. Children are especially hard to see.
A ball bounces into the road ahead. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down, as a child may follow it
Always expect a child to run after a ball. Be ready to stop.
Always expect a child to run after a ball. Be ready to stop.
You are approaching a bus that has stopped at a bus stop. What should you be ready for?
Answer: Pedestrians crossing the road in front of or behind the bus
People who have just left the bus may cross without looking.
People who have just left the bus may cross without looking.
You are approaching a blind bend on a country road. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down so you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear
There could be an obstruction, a slow vehicle, a cyclist or a horse just around the bend.
There could be an obstruction, a slow vehicle, a cyclist or a horse just around the bend.
What is the safest way to approach a junction with a restricted view?
Answer: Approach slowly and be ready to stop, edging forward until you can see
Never rely on other drivers to judge your gap. Make sure you can see clearly before pulling out.
Never rely on other drivers to judge your gap. Make sure you can see clearly before pulling out.
Which of these road surfaces is most slippery?
Answer: Wet leaves or mud on the road
Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice. Keep your speed down and avoid harsh braking.
Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice. Keep your speed down and avoid harsh braking.
You see an oil spill on the road ahead. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down, avoid sudden steering or braking, and warn others if safe
Oil makes the surface very slippery. Treat it like ice.
Oil makes the surface very slippery. Treat it like ice.
What should you do when you see loose chippings on a road?
Answer: Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering
Loose chippings can be thrown up and cause skidding or damage.
Loose chippings can be thrown up and cause skidding or damage.
Which of these places has an extra risk of black ice?
Answer: Shaded areas and bridges in cold weather
Black ice is almost invisible. If the steering suddenly feels light, ease off gently.
Black ice is almost invisible. If the steering suddenly feels light, ease off gently.
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