RTA Hazard Perception Scenarios 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Brake firmly and steer toward the shoulder if needed

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A child running after the ball

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians or workers may be in or near the road

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Standing water may cause hydroplaning

Answer

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

(RTA) Roads and Transport Authority Exam Practice Test