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Hazard Awareness Test

There are 78 driving theory test Hazard Awareness questions. You must get 86% (67 out of 78) to pass the test. You may review answers after each question by clicking the 'check answer' button or you can wait until the end of the test for your final score. Good luck!

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1 / 78

Where would you expect to see these markers?

On a diversion sign

On a motorway sign

On a railway bridge

On a large goods vehicle

2 / 78

What's the main hazard shown in this picture?

Vehicles doing U-turns

Parked cars around the corner

The cyclist crossing the road

Vehicles turning right

3 / 78

Which road user has caused a hazard?

The moving car (arrowed C)

The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B)

The parked car (arrowed A)

The car turning (arrowed D)

4 / 78

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

Continue at the same speed

Slow down and get ready to stop

Drive through quickly

Sound the horn

5 / 78

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

Traffic following behind

The uneven road surface

Doors opening on parked cars

Empty parking spaces

6 / 78

What should you expect if you see this sign ahead?

The road will bend sharply to the right

The road will bend sharply to the left

The road will go steeply uphill

The road will go steeply downhill

7 / 78

What should you do as you approach this cyclist?

Flash your headlights at the cyclist

Try to overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction

Rev your engine so the cyclist knows you're following behind

Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

8 / 78

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

The kerbs are high

The footpath is narrow

The view is restricted

The road surface is poor

9 / 78

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

Bicycles

Buses

Motorcycles

Cars

10 / 78

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

Car

Motorcycle

Lorry

Bicycle

11 / 78

What must you do at this junction?

Stop beyond the line, at a point where you can see clearly

Stop only if there's traffic on the main road

Stop only if you're turning right

Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly

12 / 78

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

Overtake as soon as possible

Flash your lights to show your annoyance

Sound your horn to show your annoyance

Ignore the error and stay calm

13 / 78

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

They'll need glasses to read road signs

They won't signal at junctions

They won't be able to obtain car insurance

They'll take longer to react to hazards

14 / 78

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

Yes, you should plan to stop every half an hour

No, you'll be less tired if you get there as soon as possible

No, only fuel stops will be needed

Yes, regular stops help concentration

15 / 78

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

Stop before the barrier

Go over it carefully

Go over it quickly

Switch on your hazard warning lights

16 / 78

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

Brake and stop only for large vehicles

Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop

Be prepared to stop for any traffic

Brake sharply to a stop before looking

17 / 78

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

Tell the pedestrian in the road she shouldn't have crossed

Quickly drive behind the pedestrian in the road

Wait for the pedestrian in the road to cross

Wave towards the pedestrians who are waiting to cross

18 / 78

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

Overtake after checking your mirrors and signalling

Accelerate quickly to overtake before reaching the junction

Only consider overtaking when you're past the junction

Slow down and prepare to overtake on the left

19 / 78

What should you do as you approach this overhead bridge?

Move out to the centre of the road before going through

Be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road

Move across to the right-hand side before going through

Find another route; this one is only for high vehicles

20 / 78

Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind

They make the traffic behind look bigger

They totally cover blind spots

They give a wider field of vision

21 / 78

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

Cautiously approach the lorry, then overtake on either side

Approach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry

Follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway

Use the right-hand lane and overtake the lorry normally

22 / 78

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

Overtake on the left if there's room

Flash your lights to alert the driver

Sound your horn before overtaking

Stay behind and don't overtake

23 / 78

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

The black car may stop suddenly

Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right

Glare from the sun may affect the driver's vision

The bus may move out into the road

24 / 78

What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

A private ambulance

A broken-down vehicle

An ice-cream van

A school bus

25 / 78

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

Children running out between vehicles

Lack of road markings

Glare from the sun

Large goods vehicles

26 / 78

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

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

The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle

The cyclist may move to the left and dismount

The cyclist may swerve into the road

27 / 78

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

Follow them, flashing your headlights

Stop and take a break

Gesture to them with your hand

Shout abusive language

28 / 78

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

With headlights on dipped beam

At the speed limit

In the centre of the road

At a reduced speed

29 / 78

Why should you slow down as you approach this hazard?

Because of the level crossing

Because of animals crossing

Because it's hard to see to the right

Because of approaching traffic

30 / 78

Why are place names painted on the road surface?

To restrict the flow of traffic

To help you select the correct lane in good time

To warn of oncoming traffic

To prevent you from changing lanes

31 / 78

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

Traffic can overtake on the left

Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions

Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

Traffic uses the middle lane for emergencies only

32 / 78

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

A doctor on call

An ambulance

A fire engine

A tractor

33 / 78

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

Turn right

Stop

Go ahead

Turn left

34 / 78

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

There's a zebra crossing ahead

The road surface will be slippery

People may cross the road in front of it

There are driveways on the left

35 / 78

Where would it be unsafe to overtake?

Travelling up a long hill

On a one-way street

Approaching a junction

On a single carriageway

36 / 78

How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive?

Your reactions will be faster

Your confidence will be reduced

Your awareness of danger will be improved

Your ability to judge speed will be reduced

37 / 78

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

Footpath on the left

Cycle path

Traffic lights ahead

Edge of the carriageway

38 / 78

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

A steady amber light

Twin flashing red lights

One half-barrier down

Both half-barriers down

39 / 78

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

Turn right but give the cyclist room

Tap your horn and drive through first

Allow the cyclist time and room

Try to move off before the cyclist

40 / 78

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

Move up closer to the car ahead

Check your right mirror

Check for bicycles on your left

Move out to the right

41 / 78

Why should you reduce your speed here?

The road narrows ahead

A low bridge is ahead

The road surface changes ahead

A staggered junction is ahead

42 / 78

What might you expect to happen in this situation?

Traffic won't need to change position

Traffic speed will increase

Traffic will move into the left-hand lane

Traffic will move into the right-hand lane

43 / 78

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

The two left lanes are open

Traffic in the left lanes should stop

Traffic in the right lanes should stop

The two right lanes are open

44 / 78

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

Don't drink any alcohol at all

Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks

Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks

Have some milk before drinking alcohol

45 / 78

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

Vehicle test certificate

Driving licence

Road fund licence

Insurance premiums

46 / 78

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

Go home by public transport

Drive home carefully and slowly

Wait a short while and then drive home

Have a strong cup of coffee and then drive home

47 / 78

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

Drive on quiet roads

Avoid driving and check with your doctor

Ask someone to come with you

Only drive if your journey is necessary

48 / 78

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

Only drive if someone is with you

Never drive at more than 30 mph

Get someone else to drive

Avoid driving on motorways

49 / 78

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

Take smaller doses of any medicines

Stop driving until you're fit to drive again

See your doctor each time before you drive

Take all your medicines with you when you drive

50 / 78

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

Turn the heater up to keep you warm and comfortable

Close the car windows to help you concentrate

Continue with your journey but drive more slowly

Stop and rest as soon as possible

51 / 78

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

Increase your speed and turn up the radio volume

Pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers

Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

Close all your windows and set the heating to warm

52 / 78

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

Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey

Wait until you're fit and well before driving

Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches

Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly

53 / 78

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

Complete the journey without stopping

Play loud music in the car

Take regular refreshment breaks

Eat a large meal before driving

54 / 78

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

Ask your friend if taking the medicine affected their 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

55 / 78

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

Reverse out of the road

Continue and find another route

Turn around in a side road

Reverse into a driveway

56 / 78

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

Switching on your demister

Looking in your door mirror

Using your windscreen washers

Looking at road maps

57 / 78

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

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Drive through as you have priority

Move to the opposite side of the road

Speed up and drive through quickly

58 / 78

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

Calm down

Open a window

Have an alcoholic drink

Turn on your radio

59 / 78

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

There are roadworks ahead of you

There are no footpaths

There are solid white lines on either side

There's a broken white line in the centre

60 / 78

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

Sound the horn

Flash your lights

Keep a safe gap

Brake firmly

61 / 78

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

Drive home slowly, keeping to quiet roads

Borrow a friend's glasses and use those

Find a way of getting home without driving

Drive home at night, so that the lights will help you

62 / 78

How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

It improves judgement skills

It increases confidence

It leads to faster reactions

It increases concentration

63 / 78

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

Drug companies want customer feedback on their products

Some types of medicine can affect your ability to drive safely

You may have to let your insurance company know about the medicine

The medicine you take may affect your hearing

64 / 78

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

Only in bad weather conditions

Only at night time

When you think it's necessary

Whenever you're driving

65 / 78

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

Tinted

Round

Half-moon

Bifocal

66 / 78

What can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate?

Busy roads

Weather conditions

Drugs

Tinted windows

67 / 78

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

Tell your optician

Tell the driver licensing authority

Tell your doctor

Tell the police

68 / 78

When should you use hazard warning lights?

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

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

When your direction indicators aren't working

When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

69 / 78

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

Build up your speed so that you can emerge quickly

Stop and apply the parking brake even if the road is clear

Stay well back and wait to see if anything comes

Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly

70 / 78

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

To brake progressively

To engage cruise control

To accelerate quickly

To improve fuel economy

71 / 78

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

Be aware of spray reducing your vision

Allow a two-second separation gap

Switch your headlights onto main beam

Move into a lane that has less spray

72 / 78

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

A vehicle overtaking you

The road getting narrower

Mud on the road

Pedestrians walking towards you

73 / 78

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

Move across and continue in the right-hand lane

Pull up on the left-hand verge

Accelerate past the vehicles in the left-hand lane

Slow down, keeping a safe separation distance

74 / 78

When may you use hazard warning lights?

When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop

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

When your direction indicators aren't working

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

75 / 78

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?

Checking for traffic in your interior mirror

Making eye contact with other road users

Looking for traffic behind you

Reflections of traffic in windows

76 / 78

What must you do if poor health affects your driving?

Always drive accompanied

Avoid using motorways

Inform your local police

Inform the licensing authority

77 / 78

Why should the junction on the left be kept clear?

To allow the bus to reverse

To allow vehicles to enter and emerge

To allow vehicles to make a U-turn

To allow vehicles to park

78 / 78

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

Speed up to arrive at your destination sooner

Stop on the hard shoulder for a sleep

Slow down and let other drivers overtake

Open a window and stop as soon as it's safe and legal

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