Hazard Awareness

Question 1

Static hazards include

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• Parked cars
• Roundabouts
• Junctions

Question 2

Near school Whitchurch out for flashing amber lights as

Answer 2

Children may be crossing

Question 3

Two way roads may have a third lane in the centre

Answer 3

This is used traffic in both directions to overtaking.

Question 4

If there is a hazard/obstruction on the motorway or dual carriageway

Answer 4

Briefly use you hazard warning lights to warn traffic behind.

Question 5

If a pedestrian has no pavement and is walking on the road

Answer 5

Keep a low speed and allow for 2 metres of space when passing them.

Question 6

When passing cyclist

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Allow 1.5 metres of space when travelling at up to 30 mph

Question 7

When turning left

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Check for cyclist filtering on your left

Question 8

When over taking cyclists

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They may wobble of swerve to avoid pot holes.

Question 9

When you see a bus at a bus stop

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• There may be people crossing
• The bus may be about to move off

Question 10

The punishment for using your phone while driving is

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• 6 penalty points
• £200 fine
• Lose your license if passed in the last 2 years

Question 11

You must tell the licensing authority if

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• You eyesight deteriorates
• You suffer from an illness that may affect your driving

Question 12

Use fog lights if visibility is less than

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100 metres
(If less, use dipped lights)

Question 13

If you’re being tailgated and you can not let them past

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Increase distance between you and the person in front so less cars can be involved in an accident