Hazard Perception Scenarios Flashcards

You are driving on a highway when a vehicle ahead suddenly swerves into your lane. What is the safest immediate response?

Answer: Brake firmly and steer toward the shoulder if needed

Braking and steering toward the shoulder gives you the best chance to avoid a collision when another vehicle invades your lane.

While driving through a residential area, a ball rolls into the street. What hazard should you anticipate?

Answer: A child running after the ball

Children often chase balls into the street without looking, making a child running out the primary hazard to anticipate.

You approach an intersection and notice a driver in the cross street is not slowing down despite a red light. What should you do?

Answer: Cover the brake and prepare to yield even though you have right of way

Covering your brake and being ready to yield protects you even when you legally have the right of way against a potential red-light runner.

On a two-lane road, you see a truck parked on the right shoulder with its hazard lights on. What hazard should you consider?

Answer: Pedestrians or workers may be in or near the road

A disabled or parked truck with hazard lights may have workers, passengers, or bystanders stepping onto the roadway nearby.

You're driving in heavy rain and notice the car ahead is throwing up large spray. What does this indicate?

Answer: Standing water may cause hydroplaning

Large spray from tires indicates standing water on the road that could cause your vehicle to hydroplane and lose steering control.

While driving at dusk, you see a cyclist wearing dark clothing ahead. What is the best action?

Answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance significantly

Reducing speed and increasing following distance gives you more time to react if the poorly visible cyclist moves unexpectedly.

You are driving on the freeway and notice a vehicle weaving between lanes at irregular speeds. What should you do?

Answer: Increase your following distance and avoid driving alongside it

Increasing your following distance and avoiding driving beside an erratic driver reduces your risk of being involved in a collision.