Hazard Awareness

You are driving along a two-way road and come across a stationary refuse collection vehicle blocking your side of the carriageway. Just ahead of the vehicle, the road curves into a sharp blind bend. What is the safest course of action to take?

You are driving along a major trunk road in the early afternoon and notice that you are yawning frequently and struggling to concentrate on the traffic ahead. What should you do to safely manage this fatigue?

You are preparing to drive home after finishing a strenuous work shift, but you feel completely exhausted and are struggling to stay awake. What should you do before getting behind the wheel?

You are driving at 30 mph along a narrow rural lane bounded by high hedges. Ahead, you observe a horse and rider travelling in your direction, while simultaneously spotting the roofline of an oncoming vehicle approaching a pinch point just beyond them. Arrange the following driver actions in the correct chronological sequence to manage these combined hazards safely.

When planning a long road trip, how should you schedule rest stops to prevent fatigue and drive safely?

You notice signs of fatigue while driving on a dual carriageway. Arrange the following steps in the correct chronological order to follow the recommended safety procedure for managing driver tiredness.

Driving through a busy town centre, you observe exhaust fumes rising from the tailpipe of a parked car ahead whose front wheels are angled outwards towards your lane. What hazard should you anticipate?

A qualified driver supervising a learner driver from the passenger seat is legally subject to the same alcohol limits and drink-drive penalties as if they were physically driving the vehicle.

You are following a cyclist along an urban single carriageway. Ahead on the left, a refuse collection vehicle is stationary with workers moving around it, narrowing the carriageway. How should you anticipate the cyclist's behaviour and respond safely?

Drinking a caffeinated beverage produces an immediate stimulant effect that instantly reverses driving fatigue, allowing a tired driver to continue their journey safely without stopping for a rest break.

Your doctor has prescribed a course of medicine that is likely to cause drowsiness. What should you do if you need to make a journey?

You are driving along a busy urban road lined with parked vehicles. You are engaged in a complex, work-related discussion using a legally compliant, fully integrated hands-free system. You have both hands on the steering wheel and are staring intently at the vehicle directly in front to maintain a safe gap. What is the most critical hazard arising from your driving behaviour in this scenario?

Under the Highway Code, you must not wear tinted glasses, sunglasses, or tinted contact lenses when driving at night or in conditions of poor visibility if they restrict your vision.

Under UK law, if you require glasses or contact lenses to meet the minimum eyesight standard, you must wear them every time you drive.

Opening a window to let in cool air and turning up the audio system volume are effective long-term methods to counter driver fatigue while continuing to drive.

You are driving in town behind an articulated lorry. As it approaches a tight left turn, the driver signals left but moves out towards the right side of the road. In what chronological sequence should you respond to this moving hazard?

You are driving along a two-way road and see a large builder's skip partially obstructing your lane ahead. What should you do as you approach this hazard?

Under UK law, it is a criminal offence to drive while impaired by over-the-counter medicines, even if the medicine was purchased legally without a doctor's prescription.

While driving, an item falls onto the floor into the driver's footwell. What is the safest course of action?

Under UK road traffic law and road safety guidelines regarding alcohol and drugs, match each driver scenario or legal condition with its correct physiological effect or legal outcome.