hazard awareness

a drivers behaviour has upset you, how can you get over this incident safely

stop and take a break

do you need to plan rest stops when youre planning a long journey

yes rest stops help concentration

how does drinking alcohol affect your ability to drive

your ability to judge speed will be reduced

how does drinking alcohol affect your driving behaviour?

increases confidence

how should you drive in areas with traffic calming measures

at a reduced speed

how would age affect an older person’s driving ability

they’ll take longer to react to hazards

some two way roads are divided into three lanes, why are they particularly dangerous?

traffic in both directions can use the middle lane to overtake

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

go home by public transport

what can seriously reduce your ability to concentrate

drugs

what can you do to prevent tiredness on a long journey

take regular refreshment breaks

what do the solid white lines at the side of the road mean?

edge of carriageway

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

stop

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

children running out between vehicles

what might you expect to happen in this situation?

traffic will move into the left-hand lane

what must you do at this junction?

stop BEHIND the line then edge forward to see clearly

what must you do if poor health affects your driving?

inform the licensing authority

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

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

what should the driver of this car do?

slow down and get ready to stop

what should the driver of the grey car be aware of?

doors opening on parked cars

what should the driver of the red car do?

wait for the pedestrian in the road to cross

what should you do about driving if you’ve been taking medicine that causes drowsiness

avoid driving and check with your doctor

what should you do as you approach this cyclist?

slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

what should you do as you approach this overhead bridge?

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

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

get someone else to drive

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

ignore the error and stay calm

what should you do if it’s raining and youre following this lorry on a motorway?

be aware of spray reducing your vision

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

stop before the barrier

what should you do if traffic in the left hand lane is slowing

slow down, keeping a safe separation distance

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

sound your horn and be prepared to stop

what should you do if you get tired while youre driving on a motorway?

leave the motorway at the next exit and rest

what should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while youre driving?

stop and rest asap

what should you do if you start to feel drowsy while youre driving on a motorway?

open a window and stop as soon as its safe and legal

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

stay behind and dont overtake

what does this mean

the road will bend sharply to the left

what type of vehicle do you expect to meet in the middle of the road

lorry

what vehicle uses this

school bus

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

tractor

what can be a serious distraction while youre driving

road maps

what will become more expensive after youve been convicted of driving while unfit through drugs/drinking

insurance premium

whats the main hazard here

cyclist crossing the road

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

the bus may move out into the road

whats the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist

the cyclist may swerve into the road

when may you use hazard warning lights?

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

when should you use hazard warning lights?

when your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction

when would it be unsafe to overtake?

approaching a junction

where would you expect to see this

on a large goods vehicle

which road user has caused a hazard

the parked car (arrow A)

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

TINTED

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

buses

why are place names painted on the road surface?

to help you select the correct lane in good time

why are vehicle mirrors often slightly curved (convex)?

they give a wider field of vision

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

the view is restricted

why should the junction on the left be kept clear?

to allow vehicles to enter and emerge

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

people may cross the road in front of it

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

some types of medicine can affect your ability to drive safely

why should you reduce your speed here?

a staggered junction is ahead

why should you slow down as you approach this hazard?

because of the level crossing

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

check for bicycles on your left

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

whenever you’re driving

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

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

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

youre about to drive home. what should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?

wait until youre fit and well before driving

youre about to drive your car. what should you do if you can’t find the glasses you need to wear?

find a way of getting home without driving

you’re approaching a crossroad. what should you do if the traffic lights have failed?

be prepared to stop for any traffic

you’re behind this cyclist. when the traffic lights change, what should you do?

allow the cyclist time and room

you’re driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. when would you use ‘kick down‘?

to accelerate quickly

youre driving on a one-way street. what should you do if you realise you’ve taken the wrong route?

continue and find another route

youre driving on a road with several lanes. what do these signs above the lanes mean?

the 2 left lanes are open

youre driving on a three-lane motorway. how should you overtake a slow moving lorry in the middle lane if it’s showing this sign?

approach with care and overtake on the left of the lorry

you’re driving on this dual carriageway. why may you need to slow down?

there are roadworks ahead of you

you’re driving towards this left-hand bend. what danger should you be anticipating?

pedestrians walking towards you

youre driving towards this level crossing. what would be the first warning of an approaching train?

STEADY AMBER LIGHT

you’re following a slower-moving vehicle. what should you do if there’s a junction ahead on the right?

only CONSIDER OVERTAKING when youre past the junction

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

do not drink any alcohol at all

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 youre joining?

reflections of traffic in windows

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

calm down

you’ve just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. what should you do if the rider cuts in sharply?

keep a safe distance