Hazard Perception Flashcards

You are driving through a residential area and a ball rolls into the street ahead. What is the greatest hazard you should anticipate?

Answer: A child running out to chase the ball

A ball in the roadway often signals a child may dart out to retrieve it, so slow down and be ready to stop.

When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road, what must you do?

Answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing

You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road until the signals stop and children are clear.

Which technique best helps a commercial driver identify hazards early?

Answer: Looking 12-15 seconds ahead down the road

Looking 12-15 seconds ahead gives you time to spot and react to developing hazards.

A pedestrian is standing at the edge of the curb looking down at a phone as you approach. What should you do?

Answer: Cover the brake and be ready to stop in case they step out

A distracted pedestrian may step into the road unexpectedly, so prepare to stop.

What does a hazard mean in the context of hazard perception for CMV drivers?

Answer: Any road condition or user that is a possible danger

A hazard is any road condition, object, or road user that could become a danger.

You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead in your lane. What is the best response?

Answer: Ease off the accelerator and prepare to slow or stop

Reacting to brake lights far ahead lets you slow gradually and avoid a sudden emergency stop.

Which of these is an example of a road user hazard rather than a road condition hazard?

Answer: A cyclist weaving between lanes

A cyclist is a road user, while ice, curves, and gravel are road conditions.