Driving Theory Test 2026 - Hazard Awareness Test 1

Question 1 of 25

What should you do if a car is reversing out of a driveway as you approach?

Select 1 correct answer

Sound your horn and maintain your speed

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Swerve into the opposite lane to bypass them

Flash your headlights to signal they should stop

Question 2 of 25

How does driving under the influence of certain medications affect your reaction times?

Select 1 correct answer

It has no noticeable effect on reaction times

It can slow your reactions and seriously impair your judgment

It makes you more alert and responsive to hazards

It improves your concentration on long journeys

Question 3 of 25

Why is it important to slow down when passing rows of parked cars?

Select 1 correct answer

To save fuel and reduce engine wear

To give you time to react to pedestrians or opening doors

To avoid unnecessary wear on your brakes

To allow the parked cars' sensors to detect you

Question 4 of 25

What should you do if your car starts to skid on a slippery road?

Select 1 correct answer

Brake hard to lock the wheels and stop

Steer into the skid and ease off the accelerator

Accelerate quickly to regain traction

Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction

Question 5 of 25

How can looking too long at a SatNav or dashboard display be hazardous?

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It helps you maintain a more consistent speed

It distracts you and increases the distance you travel before reacting

It is only dangerous if you are driving on a motorway

It allows you to plan your route more accurately

Question 6 of 25

Why is it dangerous to drive through deep floodwater?

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It can hide potholes and cause the engine to stall

It saves time compared to taking a detour

It is the best way to clean the underside of the car

Water increases the grip of your tyres

Question 7 of 25

How should you approach a pedestrian crossing if the view is partially blocked by parked cars?

Select 1 correct answer

Increase your speed to clear the crossing quickly

Slow down and be prepared to stop for pedestrians

Sound your horn to warn anyone who might be there

Ignore the crossing if you cannot see anyone on the pavement

Question 8 of 25

What should you do if a large animal suddenly runs onto the road?

Select 1 correct answer

Swerve sharply into the other lane to avoid it

Brake firmly while keeping the steering wheel steady

Flash your lights and accelerate past it

Sound your horn and keep driving at your current speed

Question 9 of 25

Why is it important to check your blind spots before changing lanes?

Select 1 correct answer

Mirrors always show the full view of the road

Mirrors do not see everything; blind spots can hide road users

It is only necessary when driving a large vehicle

It shows other drivers that you are being careful

Question 10 of 25

How does driving too fast on rural (country) roads increase risk?

Select 1 correct answer

Country roads have higher speed limits than motorways

Blind bends and hidden dips make it harder to see hazards

Rural roads are generally wider and safer than city roads

There is no risk because there is less traffic

Question 11 of 25

What should you do if another driver suddenly swerves into your lane?

Select 1 correct answer

Honk repeatedly to show your annoyance

Brake firmly and stay in your lane if possible

Accelerate to get ahead of them

Move into the opposite lane to avoid them

Question 12 of 25

How can following large vehicles too closely be dangerous?

Select 1 correct answer

It reduces your view of the road ahead significantly

They have much better visibility than smaller cars

Large vehicles always stop faster than cars

It helps you stay in their slipstream to save fuel

Question 13 of 25

What should you do if the vehicle behind is following too closely (tailgating)?

Select 1 correct answer

Brake sharply to scare them into dropping back

Speed up so you are over the speed limit to get away

Increase the distance between you and the car in front

Turn on your rear fog lights to dazzle them

Question 14 of 25

How does driving at high speed affect your awareness of hazards?

Select 1 correct answer

It makes you more alert and improves reaction time

It increases the distance you travel while you are reacting

It makes it easier to spot hazards from a distance

It has no impact on your ability to stop

Question 15 of 25

Why is it dangerous to assume that other drivers will always obey traffic lights?

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Some drivers may misjudge the lights or intentionally 'run' a red

Traffic lights are prone to technical failure at night

Amber lights mean you should speed up to clear the junction

The green light gives you absolute right of way

Question 16 of 25

What should you do if your vision is obstructed by heavy rain?

Select 1 correct answer

Use your full-beam headlights for better vision

Increase your following distance to at least four seconds

Drive at the speed limit to get out of the rain quickly

Follow the tail lights of the car in front very closely

Question 17 of 25

Why must you be particularly careful of motorcyclists at junctions?

Select 1 correct answer

They are always faster than other traffic

They are smaller and harder to see in the traffic flow

They have the right of way in all situations

They are not allowed to use junctions at high speeds

Question 18 of 25

What should you do if you are blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle at night?

Select 1 correct answer

Flash your high beams back at the other driver

Slow down and look towards the left-hand kerb

Close your eyes for a moment to protect your vision

Speed up to get past the light as quickly as possible

Question 19 of 25

Why should you be cautious when approaching a roundabout?

Select 1 correct answer

Cyclists may be forced to stay in the left lane even when turning right

All drivers will always use their indicators correctly

Roundabouts are the safest part of the road network

Traffic coming from the left always has priority

Question 20 of 25

What is the danger of driving too close to the car in front in heavy, slow traffic?

Select 1 correct answer

It increases the risk of a rear-end collision if they stop suddenly

It helps you keep your engine at the right temperature

It prevents other drivers from cutting in front of you

It improves your visibility of the road ahead

Question 21 of 25

What should you do if a vehicle in front stops unexpectedly without warning?

Select 1 correct answer

Brake firmly while maintaining steering control

Swerve onto the pavement to avoid them

Switch on your hazard lights and stop behind them

Accelerate and try to pass them on the left

Question 22 of 25

How can strong emotions (like anger or upset) affect your driving?

Select 1 correct answer

They can make you more decisive and faster at reacting

They can distract you and lead to poor hazard recognition

They have no impact on experienced drivers

They improve your overall concentration on the road

Question 23 of 25

What should you do if an elderly pedestrian is taking a long time to cross the road?

Select 1 correct answer

Rev your engine to encourage them to move faster

Be patient and wait until they have fully reached the pavement

Edge forward slowly to show them you are waiting

Honk your horn to let them know you are there

Question 24 of 25

How do roadworks usually create extra hazards for drivers?

Select 1 correct answer

The road surface is always smoother and easier to drive on

They may lead to narrow lanes and unusual traffic layouts

They make it easier for drivers to maintain high speeds

They result in more clear signs and fewer distractions

Question 25 of 25

Why should you always anticipate the actions of other road users?

Select 1 correct answer

Because everyone drives to a very high standard

Because people can be unpredictable and make mistakes

Because traffic signs remove all uncertainty from driving

Because pedestrians always cross at designated points

What should you do if a car is reversing out of a driveway as you approach?

How does driving under the influence of certain medications affect your reaction times?

Why is it important to slow down when passing rows of parked cars?

What should you do if your car starts to skid on a slippery road?

How can looking too long at a SatNav or dashboard display be hazardous?

Why is it dangerous to drive through deep floodwater?

How should you approach a pedestrian crossing if the view is partially blocked by parked cars?

What should you do if a large animal suddenly runs onto the road?

Why is it important to check your blind spots before changing lanes?

How does driving too fast on rural (country) roads increase risk?

What should you do if another driver suddenly swerves into your lane?

How can following large vehicles too closely be dangerous?

What should you do if the vehicle behind is following too closely (tailgating)?

How does driving at high speed affect your awareness of hazards?

Why is it dangerous to assume that other drivers will always obey traffic lights?

What should you do if your vision is obstructed by heavy rain?

Why must you be particularly careful of motorcyclists at junctions?

What should you do if you are blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle at night?

Why should you be cautious when approaching a roundabout?

What is the danger of driving too close to the car in front in heavy, slow traffic?

What should you do if a vehicle in front stops unexpectedly without warning?

How can strong emotions (like anger or upset) affect your driving?

What should you do if an elderly pedestrian is taking a long time to cross the road?

How do roadworks usually create extra hazards for drivers?

Why should you always anticipate the actions of other road users?

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What should you do if a car is reversing out of a driveway as you approach?

How does driving under the influence of certain medications affect your reaction times?

Why is it important to slow down when passing rows of parked cars?

What should you do if your car starts to skid on a slippery road?

How can looking too long at a SatNav or dashboard display be hazardous?

Why is it dangerous to drive through deep floodwater?

How should you approach a pedestrian crossing if the view is partially blocked by parked cars?

What should you do if a large animal suddenly runs onto the road?

Why is it important to check your blind spots before changing lanes?

How does driving too fast on rural (country) roads increase risk?

What should you do if another driver suddenly swerves into your lane?

How can following large vehicles too closely be dangerous?

What should you do if the vehicle behind is following too closely (tailgating)?

How does driving at high speed affect your awareness of hazards?

Why is it dangerous to assume that other drivers will always obey traffic lights?

What should you do if your vision is obstructed by heavy rain?

Why must you be particularly careful of motorcyclists at junctions?

What should you do if you are blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle at night?

Why should you be cautious when approaching a roundabout?

What is the danger of driving too close to the car in front in heavy, slow traffic?

What should you do if a vehicle in front stops unexpectedly without warning?

How can strong emotions (like anger or upset) affect your driving?

What should you do if an elderly pedestrian is taking a long time to cross the road?

How do roadworks usually create extra hazards for drivers?

Why should you always anticipate the actions of other road users?

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