DVSA Hazard Awareness

Question 1

You are driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Look towards the left-hand edge of the road

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Flash your headlights to signal the other driver

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Speed up to get past the oncoming vehicle quickly

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Stare directly at the headlights to judge their distance

Question 2

What is the overall stopping distance at 60 mph on a dry road?

Accepted Answer

73 metres (240 feet)

Answer

53 metres (175 feet)

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96 metres (315 feet)

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120 metres (394 feet)

Question 3

You are following a large lorry on a wet road. How should you adjust your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Allow at least a four-second gap

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Keep the standard two-second gap

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Stay close so you can see the road ahead

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Flash your lights to signal the lorry to speed up

Question 4

You notice a vehicle behind you is following very closely. What is the safest response?

Accepted Answer

Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front

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Brake sharply to warn them

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Speed up to create a gap behind you

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Switch on your rear fog lights

Question 5

You are approaching a bend and see a warning sign for ice. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed well before the bend and avoid harsh braking, steering, or acceleration

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Brake firmly before entering the bend and accelerate through it

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Maintain your current speed as modern tyres handle ice well

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Use your handbrake to slow down on the bend

Question 6

What hazard should you be particularly aware of at a junction near a school during term time?

Accepted Answer

Parked cars reducing visibility and children crossing unexpectedly

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Heavy goods vehicles delivering supplies

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Road works near the school entrance

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Cyclists using the bus lane