Hazard Awareness

• You take the wrong route and find you are on a one-way street. You should continue to the end of the road
• An elderly person’s driving ability could be affected because they may be unable to react very quickly
• You have been taking medicine for a few days, which made you feel drowsy. Today you feel better but still need to take the medicine. You should only drive after checking with your doctor
• You see this sign ahead. You should expect the road to?

  Bend sharply to the left

  
• What advice should you give to a driver who has had a few alcoholic drinks at a party?

  Do not drive
• If you are feeling tired it is best to stop as soon as you can. Until then you should ensure a supply of fresh air
• A car driver pulls out causing you to brake. You should keep calm and not retaliate
• Your reaction will be much slower when driving if tired
• You become ill. A doctor prescribes drugs, which are likely to affect your driving. You should not drive
• A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you. You have to brake hard. You should ignore the error and stay calm
• Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask if it is OK to drive?

  Some types of medicine can cause your reactions to slow down
• Another driver does something that upsets you. You should try not to react
• Alcohol reduces your concentration when driving
• A driver can only read a number plate at the required distance with glasses on. The glasses should be worn all the time when driving
• When must you stop at this junction?

  Everytime

  
• What is the maximum permissible breath alcohol level above which, a driver must not drive?


  35mg per 100ml