DTT Hazard Awareness 2

Question 1

What is the 'blind spot' in driving and how should you manage it?

Accepted Answer

An area not visible in mirrors that requires a head check before changing lanes or merging

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A spot on the windscreen that obstructs view, fixed by cleaning

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An area behind the car only visible using a reversing camera

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A section of road with no street lighting

Question 2

You are approaching a bend on a country road. What should you consider?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed before the bend, position correctly, look for oncoming traffic or hazards, and be able to stop within the distance you can see

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Maintain your speed and stay in the centre of the road

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Sound your horn to warn others

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Accelerate through the bend to maintain stability

Question 3

What additional hazards should you be aware of when driving at night?

Accepted Answer

Reduced visibility, fatigue, dazzle from oncoming headlights, and difficulty judging speed and distance

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Night driving is safer because there is less traffic

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Headlights eliminate all visibility issues

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Speed limits are higher at night

Question 4

You see black ice on the road ahead. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed very gently, avoid sudden braking, steering, or acceleration, and keep movements smooth and gradual

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Brake firmly to stop before reaching the ice

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Accelerate to drive over it quickly

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Steer sharply to avoid the icy patch

Question 5

When driving behind a cyclist on a narrow road, what is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Stay behind at a safe distance until it is safe to pass, then leave at least 1.5 metres clearance when overtaking

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Sound your horn to move them off the road

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Pass closely at speed to minimise time alongside them

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Drive on the footpath to get around them

Question 6

What hazard does fog present and how should you adjust your driving?

Accepted Answer

Severely reduced visibility; use dipped headlights and fog lights, reduce speed, increase following distance, and be prepared to stop within the distance you can see

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Fog only reduces visibility slightly; maintain normal speed

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Use full-beam headlights to see further in fog

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Fog makes roads more slippery; brake firmly