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

Answer

If dazzled by oncoming headlights, you should slow down or stop if necessary, and avoid looking directly at the lights. Looking towards the left-hand edge of the road helps you maintain your lane position without being blinded.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

73 metres (240 feet)

Answer

At 60 mph, the typical overall stopping distance on a dry road is 73 metres (240 feet). This includes 18 metres thinking distance and 55 metres braking distance. In wet conditions, these distances at least double.

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

Answer

On wet roads, you should at least double the two-second gap to four seconds. Large vehicles also create spray that can reduce your visibility significantly, so extra distance gives you a clearer view and more time to react.

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

Answer

If a vehicle is tailgating you, the safest response is to increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front. This gives you more time to brake gently if needed, reducing the risk of the tailgater hitting you from behind.

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

Answer

When there is ice, you should reduce speed well in advance using engine braking and gentle braking. Any sudden inputs — braking, accelerating, or steering — on ice can cause a loss of control. Slow down before the bend, not during it.

DVSA UK Driving Theory Practice Test

DVSA UK Driving Theory Practice Test

DVSA Hazard Awareness