DVSA - UK Driving Theory Hazard Awareness and Perception Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving along a residential road with cars parked on the left-hand side. A ball bounces out into the road ahead. What is the most significant potential hazard you should be prepared for?

Accepted Answer

A child running out to retrieve the ball.

Answer

The ball damaging your car's paintwork.

Answer

A vehicle door opening suddenly from a parked car.

Answer

An oncoming vehicle swerving to avoid the ball.

Question 2

When driving in wet conditions, what is the minimum time gap you should leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

Accepted Answer

A four-second gap

Answer

A one-second gap

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A two-second gap

Answer

A three-second gap

Question 3

You are approaching a zebra crossing where a pedestrian is waiting to cross. Which of the following actions is the correct one to take?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop if they step onto the crossing.

Answer

Continue at the same speed as they have not stepped onto the crossing.

Answer

Sound your horn to let them know it is not safe to cross.

Answer

Speed up to pass the crossing before they decide to step out.

Question 4

What does the term 'developing hazard' mean in the context of the DVSA theory test?

Accepted Answer

A situation that would cause you to take action, like changing speed or direction.

Answer

Any stationary object on or near the road.

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A situation that is likely to remain constant and requires no action.

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A traffic sign that you are approaching.

Question 5

You are driving on a country lane with no pavement. What should you be particularly aware of on a left-hand bend?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic cutting the corner.

Answer

Pedestrians walking on the left, towards you.

Answer

The road surface being more worn on the bend.

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Pedestrians walking on the right, with their back to you.

Question 6

When may you use your vehicle's hazard warning lights while moving?

Accepted Answer

When driving on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway to warn traffic behind of a hazard ahead.

Answer

When you are double-parked for a short period.

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To thank a driver who has let you out of a junction.

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If you are driving slowly because you are lost.

You are driving along a residential road with cars parked on the left-hand side.A ball bounces out into the road ahead.What is the most significant potential hazard you should be prepared for?

You are driving along a residential road with cars parked on the left-hand side.
A ball bounces out into the road ahead.
What is the most significant potential hazard you should be prepared for?