This quiz is on: Hazard awareness

  • Car questions
  • UK highway code
  • Updated for 2025
  • Different order each time you try
  • Passing score is 86%

Questions on Hazard awareness

You take some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before driving your car?

You’re driving on a one-way street. What should you do if you realise you’ve taken the wrong route?

What will be a serious distraction while you’re driving?

What should you do if the vehicle starts reversing off the driveway?

You’re driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?

You’ve just been overtaken by this motorcyclist. What should you do if the rider cuts in sharply?

What should you do about driving if you’ve been taking medicine that causes drowsiness?

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

What will become more expensive after you’ve been convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?

You’re invited to a pub lunch. What should you do if you know that you’ll have to drive in the evening?

You’re driving on a road with several lanes. What do these signs above the lanes mean?

What might you expect to happen in this situation?

Why should you reduce your speed here?

What type of vehicle displays this yellow sign?

You’re on a three-lane motorway. How should you overtake a slow-moving lorry in the middle lane if it’s showing this sign?

What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

What’s the main hazard the driver of the red car (arrowed) should be aware of?

What hazard should you be aware of when travelling along this street?

What’s the main hazard you should be aware of when following this cyclist?

A driver’s behaviour has upset you. How can you get over this incident safely?