Hazard Awareness Car Test by theorytestuk.co.uk | Jul 14, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Hazard Awareness Car Test 1. Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop? Only drive if someone is with you Avoid driving on motorways Get someone else to drive Never drive at more than 30 mph 2. You're about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache? Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches Wait until you're fit and well before driving Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly 3. 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 4. Where would you expect to see these markers? On a large goods vehicle On a railway bridge On a motorway sign On a diversion sign 5. You're approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the traffic lights have failed? Brake and stop only for large vehicles Brake sharply to a stop before looking Be prepared to stop for any traffic Be prepared to brake sharply to a stop 6. How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures? At the speed limit At a reduced speed In the centre of the road With headlights on dipped beam 7. What must you do if your ability to drive is impaired during a period of illness? Stop driving until you're fit to drive again Take smaller doses of any medicines See your doctor each time before you drive Take all your medicines with you when you drive 8. 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 windows Looking for traffic behind you Making eye contact with other road users Checking for traffic in your interior mirror 9. What should the driver of the red car (arrowed) do? Wave towards the pedestrians who are waiting to cross Quickly drive behind the pedestrian in the road Wait for the pedestrian in the road to cross Tell the pedestrian in the road she shouldn't have crossed 10. 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 11. Why should you reduce your speed here? A staggered junction is ahead A low bridge is ahead The road surface changes ahead The road narrows ahead 12. What can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate? Drugs Busy roads Tinted windows Weather conditions 13. Why should you slow down as you approach this hazard? Because of approaching traffic Because it’s hard to see to the right Because of the level crossing Because of animals crossing 14. What will become more expensive after you've been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs? Road fund licence Insurance premiums Vehicle test certificate Driving licence 15. 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 the driver licensing authority Tell your doctor Tell the police Tell your optician 16. You're driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean? The two left lanes are open The two right lanes are open Traffic in the left lanes should stop Traffic in the right lanes should stop 17. How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour? It leads to faster reactions It improves judgement skills It increases confidence It increases concentration 18. What should you do if you become tired while you're driving on a motorway? Pull up on the hard shoulder and change drivers Leave the motorway at the next exit and rest Increase your speed and turn up the radio volume Close all your windows and set the heating to warm 19. How would age affect an older person's driving ability? They'll take longer to react to hazards They'll need glasses to read road signs They won't be able to obtain car insurance They won't signal at junctions 20. Which type of glasses would make driving at night more difficult? Tinted Round Bifocal Half-moon 21. Which type of vehicle should you be ready to give way to as you approach this bridge? Buses Bicycles Motorcycles Cars 22. 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? Cautiously approach the lorry, then overtake on either side Follow the lorry until you can leave the motorway Use the right-hand lane and overtake the lorry normally Approach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry 23. What should you do as you approach this cyclist? Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn 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 24. Which road user has caused a hazard? The car turning (arrowed D) The pedestrian waiting to cross (arrowed B) The moving car (arrowed C) The parked car (arrowed A) 25. 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 26. What should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while you're driving? Close the car windows to help you concentrate Turn the heater up to keep you warm and comfortable Stop and rest as soon as possible Continue with your journey but drive more slowly 27. What must you do if poor health affects your driving? Inform your local police Inform the licensing authority Always drive accompanied Avoid using motorways 28. What should you do if a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, causing you to brake hard? Sound your horn to show your annoyance Flash your lights to show your annoyance Ignore the error and stay calm Overtake as soon as possible 29. What's the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist? The cyclist may swerve into the road The cyclist may move to the left and dismount The cyclist may get off and push their bicycle The cyclist may wish to turn right at the end of the road 30. What should you do if it's raining and you're following this lorry on a motorway? Allow a two-second separation gap Be aware of spray reducing your vision Move into a lane that has less spray Switch your headlights onto main beam 31. Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are they particularly dangerous? Traffic can travel faster in poor weather conditions Traffic can overtake on the left Traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake Traffic using the middle lane has priority 32. You've been involved in an argument that's made you feel angry. What should you do before starting your journey? Open a window Turn on your radio Have an alcoholic drink Calm down 33. What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic? Go ahead Stop Turn left Turn right 34. You intend to turn left at the traffic lights. What should you do just before turning? Check your right mirror Move up closer to the car ahead Check for bicycles on your left Move out to the right 35. You're behind this cyclist. When the traffic lights change, what should you do? Try to move off before the cyclist Tap your horn and drive through first Turn right but give the cyclist room Allow the cyclist time and room 36. What should you do if the red lights start flashing as you approach a level crossing? Go over it quickly Go over it carefully Switch on your hazard warning lights Stop before the barrier 37. What's the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of? Glare from the sun may affect the driver's vision The bus may move out into the road The black car may stop suddenly Oncoming vehicles will assume the driver is turning right 38. You're driving towards this left-hand bend. What danger should you be anticipating? A vehicle overtaking you Mud on the road Pedestrians walking towards you The road getting narrower 39. 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 Drive home at night, so that the lights will help you Find a way of getting home without driving 40. What does the solid white line at the side of the road indicate? Traffic lights ahead Cycle path Footpath on the left Edge of the carriageway 41. What can you do to help prevent tiredness on a long journey? Eat a large meal before driving Take regular refreshment breaks Play loud music in the car Complete the journey without stopping 42. How can drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive or ride? Your reactions will be faster Your confidence will be reduced Your ability to judge speed will be reduced Your awareness of danger will be improved 43. What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign? A broken-down vehicle A private ambulance An ice-cream van A school bus 44. How would age affect an older person's driving ability? They won't be able to obtain car insurance They'll need glasses to read road signs They won't signal at junctions They'll take longer to react to hazards 45. 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 46. How should you drive or ride in areas with traffic-calming measures? With headlights on dipped beam At a reduced speed In the centre of the road At the speed limit 47. How does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour? It improves judgement skills It leads to faster reactions It increases confidence It increases concentration 48. What might you expect to happen in this situation? Traffic will move into the right-hand lane Traffic speed will increase Traffic won't need to change position Traffic will move into the left-hand lane 49. What type of vehicle could you expect to meet in the middle of the road? Lorry Bicycle Car Motorcycle 50. 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 51. A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely? Gesture to them with your hand Shout abusive language Stop and take a break Follow them, flashing your headlights 52. You're invited to a pub lunch. What should you do if you know that you'll have to drive in the evening? Avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks Eat a hot meal with your alcoholic drinks Have some milk before drinking alcohol Don't drink any alcohol at all 53. What should you do if a doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving? Only drive if someone is with you Avoid driving on motorways Get someone else to drive Never drive at more than 30 mph 54. What should you expect if you see this sign ahead? The road will go steeply uphill The road will bend sharply to the left The road will go steeply downhill The road will bend sharply to the right 55. What type of vehicle uses an amber flashing beacon on a dual carriageway? A tractor A fire engine A doctor on call An ambulance 56. When may you use hazard warning lights? When driving on a motorway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead 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 57. 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 Drink some strong coffee one hour 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 58. When should you use hazard warning lights? When you're double-parked on a two-way road When your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction When warning oncoming traffic that you intend to stop When your direction indicators aren't working 59. You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down? There are roadworks ahead of you There are solid white lines on either side There's a broken white line in the centre There are no footpaths 60. What will become more expensive after you've been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs? Insurance premiums Road fund licence Vehicle test certificate Driving licence 61. 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 62. What should the driver of the grey car be especially aware of? The uneven road surface Doors opening on parked cars Traffic following behind Empty parking spaces 63. What will be a serious distraction while you're driving? Looking at road maps Switching on your demister Using your windscreen washers Looking in your door mirror 64. What should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while you're driving? Stop and rest as soon as possible 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 65. Why must you take great care when emerging from this junction? The road surface is poor The footpath is narrow The view is restricted The kerbs are high 66. You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. When would you use ‘kick down’? To engage cruise control To accelerate quickly To brake progressively To improve fuel economy 67. What should you do as you approach this overhead bridge? Be prepared to give way to large vehicles in the middle of the road Find another route; this one is only for high vehicles Move out to the centre of the road before going through Move across to the right-hand side before going through 68. You need glasses to read a vehicle number plate at the required distance. When must you wear them? Whenever you're driving Only in bad weather conditions When you think it's necessary Only at night time 69. Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)? They make it easier to judge the speed of the traffic behind They totally cover blind spots They give a wider field of vision They make the traffic behind look bigger 70. You've just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What should you do if the rider cuts in sharply? Sound the horn Keep a safe gap Brake firmly Flash your lights 71. What's the main hazard shown in this picture? The cyclist crossing the road Vehicles doing U-turns Vehicles turning right Parked cars around the corner 72. What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator? Stay behind and don't overtake Sound your horn before overtaking Overtake on the left if there's room lash your lights to alert the driver 73. Why should you be cautious when going past this bus waiting at a bus stop? There's a zebra crossing ahead There are driveways on the left People may cross the road in front of it The road surface will be slippery 74. What should you do if it's raining and you're following this lorry on a motorway? Allow a two-second separation gap Be aware of spray reducing your vision Move into a lane that has less spray Switch your headlights onto main beam 75. What should you do about driving if you've been taking medicine that causes drowsiness? Avoid driving and check with your doctor Drive on quiet roads Ask someone to come with you Only drive if your journey is necessary 76. You want to turn left at this junction. What should you do if your view of the main road is restricted? Approach slowly and edge out until you can see more clearly 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 77. Why are place names painted on the road surface? To restrict the flow of traffic To warn of oncoming traffic To help you select the correct lane in good time To prevent you from changing lanes 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 Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
