DKT Hazard Perception Basics

Question 1

Hazard perception while driving means:

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Scanning the road to spot and respond to possible dangers early

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Looking only at the vehicle directly in front

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Watching your speedometer constantly

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Driving as fast as the limit allows

Question 2

You are driving past a row of parked cars. The main hazard to watch for is:

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A car door opening or a pedestrian stepping out between them

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The cars suddenly speeding up

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The road surface changing colour

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Your radio losing signal

Question 3

You see a ball roll onto the road from between parked cars in a suburban street. You should:

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Slow down and be ready to stop, as a child may follow the ball

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Keep your speed and sound the horn

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Speed up to pass the area quickly

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Swerve into the oncoming lane

Question 4

To check your blind spots before changing lanes, you should:

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Do a quick head check over your shoulder as well as checking mirrors

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Rely only on your rear-view mirror

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Only use your side mirrors

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Indicate and change lanes immediately

Question 5

Approaching a pedestrian crossing where people are waiting on the kerb, you should:

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Slow down and be prepared to stop to let them cross

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Maintain speed because they have not stepped out yet

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Flash your lights and keep driving

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Move into the next lane and speed up

Question 6

When driving in heavy traffic, scanning well ahead beyond the car in front helps you to:

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Spot brake lights, stopped traffic or hazards early so you can respond smoothly

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Use less fuel only

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Avoid using your mirrors

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Drive closer to the car in front

Question 7

You are about to drive through an area with cyclists sharing the road. A safe approach is to:

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Give them plenty of space and a minimum safe passing distance when overtaking

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Overtake closely to get past quickly

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Expect them to ride on the footpath

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Sound your horn to move them aside

Question 8

Driving at night, you should reduce your speed because:

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Reduced visibility means hazards appear with less warning

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Speed limits are higher at night

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Your headlights make hazards easier to see than in daylight

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There are never any hazards at night