--- title: "Hazard Awareness Quiz: 54 Free Questions | The License Desk" url: https://www.thelicensedesk.com/theory-test/hazard-awareness/practice-test/ updated: 2026-09-26 --- > Source: https://www.thelicensedesk.com/theory-test/hazard-awareness/practice-test/ — last reviewed 2026-09-26. Markdown version generated at build time from the same content the page serves. Free · 50 questions in the real test · Pass mark 43/50 # Hazard Awareness quiz: 54 free theory test questions DVSA-style multiple-choice questions with explained answers and Highway Code references. The real test is 50 questions in 57 minutes — you need 43 correct to pass. Quick answer Below is a free Hazard Awareness mock test for the UK DVSA car theory test: multiple-choice questions in the official four-option format, each with the correct answer, a plain-English explanation and a Highway Code reference. Spotting developing hazards early — the skill the hazard perception clips score. ## Hazard Awareness practice questions Checked against [The Highway Code](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code) as amended 22 October 2025 · last reviewed 26 September 2026. Spotted an error? [Report it](/corrections/). Or study below: tap any question to see its options, answer and Highway Code rule. **Q1. A football bounces out from between parked cars ahead. What should you expect and do?** A. Sound your horn and maintain speed B. Expect a child to follow it — slow down and be ready to stop C. Swerve around the ball D. Flash your headlights to warn the child **Answer: B.** A ball is a classic clue to a developing hazard: a child is likely to chase it into the road with no thought for traffic. Check your mirrors, slow down and be prepared to stop. Reference: The Highway Code — rules 205–206 **Q2. What makes a hazard a 'developing hazard'?** A. It's anything at the side of the road B. It would make you change your speed or direction C. It only appears on rural roads D. It's any parked vehicle **Answer: B.** A developing hazard is something that would make you take action, such as slowing down or changing direction. A car parked at the kerb isn't one on its own — but if its door starts to open or it begins to pull out, you'd need to react, so it becomes a developing hazard. Reference: GOV.UK — Theory test: hazard perception test **Q3. How does even a small amount of alcohol affect your driving?** A. It has no effect below the legal limit B. It sharpens your reactions for a short period C. It reduces coordination and reaction time and gives a false sense of confidence D. It only affects you if you feel drunk **Answer: C.** Any alcohol slows reactions, impairs judgement of speed and distance, and breeds overconfidence — a dangerous mix. The only safe approach is none at all before driving. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 95 **Q4. You've been prescribed new medication. What should you check before driving?** A. Nothing — prescribed medicine is always safe for driving B. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it affects your ability to drive safely C. Only check if the medicine makes you feel unwell D. Take a shorter route than usual **Answer: B.** Many medicines cause drowsiness or slowed reactions. You must not drive under the influence of medicine that impairs you — check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 96 **Q5. On a rural road, you're approaching a sharp bend with limited visibility. How should you choose your speed?** A. Match the speed limit — it's set for the bend B. So you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear C. Maintain speed but move to the centre of the road D. Sound your horn and continue at the same speed **Answer: B.** The rule that governs every blind bend, crest and narrow lane: drive at a speed that lets you stop within the road you can actually see. The limit is a maximum, not a target. Reference: The Highway Code — rules 126 and 154 **Q6. When are drivers most likely to be affected by tiredness?** A. On short urban trips in daylight B. On long, monotonous motorway journeys and between midnight and 6 am C. Only after drinking alcohol D. In stop-start traffic **Answer: B.** Monotony and the body clock are the killers: long featureless roads and the small hours. Plan a 15-minute break every two hours, and don't start a long trip already tired. Reference: The Highway Code — rules 91 and 262 **Q7. How do illegal drugs affect driving?** A. Their effects are unpredictable and can be even more severe than alcohol's — driving under their influence is illegal B. They only affect driving for an hour after use C. Stimulants improve concentration for driving D. They're only a problem when mixed with alcohol **Answer: A.** The effects of illegal drugs are unpredictable and can be worse than those of alcohol, and can cause fatal or serious crashes. Legal limits for illegal drugs are set very low, so even a small amount could put you over them — and police can screen drivers at the roadside. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 96 **Q8. A school crossing patrol displays their STOP sign. What must you do?** A. Slow down and pass with care B. Stop and wait until the sign is lowered and the crossing is clear C. Stop only if children are on your side of the road D. Give way only if you're within a school zone **Answer: B.** A school crossing patrol's STOP sign carries legal force: you must stop and stay stopped until the sign is put down. Watch for children approaching the crossing too. Reference: The Highway Code — rules 105 and 210 **Q9. You're driving along a town street. A pedestrian walking on the pavement ahead suddenly turns towards the kerb and glances back at the traffic. What has just happened?** A. Nothing yet — a pedestrian is only a hazard once they're in the road B. They're signalling that they want you to stop for them C. You should sound your horn so they stay on the pavement D. A developing hazard has started — they may be about to step out **Answer: D.** A developing hazard is one that would make you change speed or direction. The moment the pedestrian turns and checks the traffic, they may step out, so ease off and be ready to stop. Waiting until they're already in the road leaves you far less time to react. Reference: GOV.UK — Theory test: hazard perception test **Q10. In the hazard perception part of the theory test, what's the most you can score for each developing hazard?** A. 5 points B. 10 points C. 3 points D. 1 point **Answer: A.** Each developing hazard is worth up to 5 points. Clicking as soon as you see the hazard starting to develop earns the highest score, which rewards the same early anticipation that keeps you safe on real roads. Reference: GOV.UK — Theory test: hazard perception test **Q11. During a hazard perception clip, you click the mouse repeatedly in a steady rhythm to make sure you catch the hazard. What happens?** A. You score the maximum for that clip B. You lose points for every extra click C. You score nothing for that clip D. The clip restarts so you can try again **Answer: C.** Clicking continuously or in a pattern means you won't score anything for that clip. You don't lose points for a click that turns out to be wrong, and you only get one attempt at each clip, so respond when you genuinely see a hazard developing. Reference: GOV.UK — Theory test: hazard perception test **Q12. What's the pass mark for the hazard perception part of the car theory test?** A. 43 out of 50 B. 44 out of 75 C. 50 out of 75 D. 57 out of 70 **Answer: B.** You need 44 out of 75 in the hazard perception part, and you must pass both parts to pass the theory test. The 43 out of 50 figure is the pass mark for the multiple-choice questions, not the hazard clips. Reference: GOV.UK — Theory test: cars (pass mark and test result) **Q13. You're driving slowly down a narrow residential street with cars parked along both sides. Which hazard should you be most prepared for?** A. A car door opening or a child stepping out between vehicles B. Traffic lights ahead changing without warning C. A lorry overtaking you from behind at speed D. Oncoming drivers expecting you to reverse back to let them through **Answer: A.** Rule 152 lists what to look out for on residential streets, including car doors opening, vehicles moving off and children running out from between parked cars. Keep your speed down so you have time to react if something appears from a gap. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 152 **Q14. How many video clips will you watch in the hazard perception part of the car theory test?** A. 10 clips B. 12 clips C. 20 clips D. 14 clips **Answer: D.** GOV.UK says you'll watch 14 video clips of everyday road scenes. Each contains at least one developing hazard, and one clip contains two. You can score up to 5 points per hazard by clicking as soon as it starts to develop, and you only get one attempt at each clip. Reference: GOV.UK — Theory test: hazard perception test **Q15. A parked car ahead has someone sitting in the driver's seat and its brake lights have just come on. What should you do?** A. Sound your horn and carry on at the same speed B. Ease off and be ready for it to move off or a door to open C. Speed up to get past before it can move D. Flash your headlights to tell the driver to stay where they are **Answer: B.** Brake lights on a parked car with a driver inside are a clue that it may be about to pull out. Rule 152 warns of vehicles moving off and car doors opening. Slow down and give yourself room; rule 110 says only flash your headlights to let others know you're there, not to send any other message. Reference: The Highway Code — rules 110 and 152 **Q16. Traffic in the opposite lane is queuing and has stopped either side of a pedestrian crossing. Why should you take extra care as you approach the crossing?** A. The queue means the crossing's lights are probably out of order B. Drivers in the queue are likely to wave you through C. Pedestrians may be crossing between the stationary vehicles D. Queuing traffic means the crossing is closed to pedestrians **Answer: C.** Where queuing traffic or badly parked vehicles block the view either side of a crossing, rule 193 warns that pedestrians may be crossing between the stationary vehicles. They can step out from a gap you can't see into, so slow down and be ready to stop. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 193 **Q17. You're approaching a side road on your left. A van is edging forward out of it, its driver trying to see past parked cars. What should you do?** A. Ease off and be ready to stop in case it pulls out B. Keep your speed up so the driver can judge your approach C. Move to the centre of the road without checking your mirrors D. Sound your horn continuously until you're past **Answer: A.** Rule 146 says be prepared for road users emerging where there are junctions. A driver with a restricted view may misjudge your speed or not see you at all, so check your mirrors, slow down and be ready to stop rather than assuming they'll wait. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 146 **Q18. You're driving on an unfamiliar country road. Why does the Highway Code tell you to reduce your speed on the approach to bends?** A. Bends on country roads always have a lower speed limit B. Speed cameras are usually placed on bends C. Country roads never have markings on bends D. They can be sharper than they appear **Answer: D.** Rule 154 says take extra care on country roads and reduce your speed on the approach to bends, which can be sharper than they appear, and at junctions and turnings that may be partly hidden. Slowing down before you reach a bend gives you time to deal with whatever is round it. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 154 **Q19. A teenager is standing at the kerb ahead, looking down at their phone with their back to the traffic. What should you anticipate?** A. They'll wait because they can hear your engine B. They're waiting for a bus and won't move C. They may step into the road without seeing you D. They'll look up before crossing, so there's no risk **Answer: C.** Rule 146 advises you to try to anticipate what pedestrians might do: if they're looking the other way, they may step into the road without seeing you. Someone absorbed in a phone is a strong clue, so ease off and be ready to stop. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 146 **Q20. What's the maximum prison sentence for causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs?** A. Life imprisonment B. 14 years' imprisonment C. 5 years' imprisonment D. 2 years' imprisonment **Answer: A.** The Highway Code's penalty table lists life imprisonment for causing death by careless driving under the influence of drink or drugs, plus an unlimited fine and a ban of at least 5 years. GOV.UK adds that, for the drink offence, an extended driving test is needed before the licence is returned. Reference: The Highway Code — Annex 5 (penalties); GOV.UK — Drink-driving penalties **Q21. The police ask you to provide a breath specimen for analysis and you refuse. What could you face?** A. Nothing at all, because giving a breath specimen is always voluntary B. A ban of at least a year, an unlimited fine and possibly prison C. Only a warning, as long as you pass a blood test later D. A £100 fixed penalty, but no ban or penalty points **Answer: B.** GOV.UK lists the same penalties for refusing to provide a specimen of breath, blood or urine for analysis as for drink-driving: up to 6 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a driving ban of at least 1 year. Refusing is no way to avoid a drink-driving penalty. Reference: GOV.UK — Drink-driving penalties **Q22. You're approaching a mini-roundabout in a residential area. What does the Highway Code warn you to beware of?** A. Pedestrians using the central circle as a refuge B. Traffic from the left, which always has priority C. Cyclists, who aren't allowed to use mini-roundabouts D. Other drivers making U-turns **Answer: D.** Rule 188 says approach a mini-roundabout as you would a normal one, but remember there's less space to manoeuvre and less time to signal. It advises you to avoid making U-turns at mini-roundabouts yourself, and to beware of other drivers doing so. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 188 **Q23. Why should you allow extra room when following or passing a cyclist on a road with potholes and drain covers?** A. They may suddenly swerve to avoid the uneven surface B. Cyclists must ride in the gutter on these roads C. Drain covers are only slippery for cars D. Cyclists aren't allowed to change direction without signalling **Answer: A.** Rule 213 warns that cyclists and motorcyclists may suddenly need to avoid uneven road surfaces and obstacles such as drain covers or oily, wet or icy patches. Give them plenty of room and be ready for a sudden change of direction. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 213 **Q24. Police stop you because they think you may have taken drugs. What might they ask you to do at the roadside?** A. Sign a statement confirming that you're fit to drive B. Take a field impairment assessment, such as walking in a line C. Wait in your car for an hour before you drive any further D. Drive yourself to the nearest police station for a blood test **Answer: B.** GOV.UK explains that police can make you do a field impairment assessment, a series of tests such as walking in a straight line, if they think you're on drugs. If they believe you're unfit to drive, you'll be arrested and given a blood or urine test at a police station. Reference: GOV.UK — Drugs and driving: the law **Q25. You're driving on a country road and see mud spread across the road surface. What should you be prepared for?** A. A diversion sign because the road is closed B. Faster traffic behind, because the road ahead is straight C. A slippery surface and slow-moving farm vehicles nearby D. Road works vehicles that will wave you through **Answer: C.** Rule 154 tells drivers on country roads to be prepared for slow-moving farm vehicles and mud on the road surface. Mud reduces grip and suggests farm traffic may be using the road, so slow down and be ready for a tractor ahead. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 154 **Q26. What's the legal breath alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland?** A. 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath B. 50 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath C. 80 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath D. 22 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath **Answer: D.** Scotland has a lower limit than the rest of the UK: 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, compared with 35 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The only safe approach is not to drink at all if you're driving. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 95 **Q27. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, what's the legal limit for alcohol in a driver's blood?** A. 80 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood B. 50 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood C. 35 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood D. 107 milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood **Answer: A.** The blood alcohol limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 80 milligrammes per 100 millilitres. Scotland's is lower at 50. The figure 35 is the breath limit (in microgrammes), and 107 is the urine limit. Reference: GOV.UK — The drink drive limit **Q28. You drank heavily at a party that ended late last night. You feel fine this morning. Why should you think carefully before driving?** A. Your insurance won't cover you until midday B. Your reactions will be faster than normal, so you may speed C. You could still be over the limit or unfit to drive D. Tiredness is the only after-effect alcohol has the next day **Answer: C.** Rule 95 warns that alcohol takes time to leave your body, so you may be unfit to drive in the morning after drinking the previous evening. Feeling fine is no guide: you could still be over the legal limit. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 95 **Q29. Why is it impossible to say exactly how many drinks will keep you under the drink-drive limit?** A. The limit changes depending on the time of day B. Alcohol affects each person differently C. Breath tests only measure beer, not wine or spirits D. Each police force sets its own limit **Answer: B.** GOV.UK explains that the way alcohol affects you depends on your weight, age, sex and metabolism, the type and amount you drink, what you've eaten recently and your stress levels. That's why the safest choice is not to drink at all before driving. Reference: GOV.UK — The drink drive limit **Q30. What's the minimum driving ban for a first conviction of driving over the drink-drive limit?** A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 5 years D. 1 year **Answer: D.** Driving or attempting to drive over the limit brings a ban of at least 1 year (3 years if you're convicted twice in 10 years), and you could also face 6 months' imprisonment and an unlimited fine. Reference: GOV.UK — Drink-driving penalties **Q31. You're going to a friend's birthday meal and plan to have a few drinks. What's the safest way to get home?** A. Arrange another way home, such as a taxi or public transport B. Drive home slowly using quiet back roads C. Stick to two drinks and eat a large meal D. Drink plenty of water and wait an hour after your last drink **Answer: A.** Rule 95 says the best solution is not to drink at all when you plan to drive, and if you are going to drink, to arrange another means of transport. Food, water and waiting a short while don't make it safe to drive. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 95 **Q32. You bought a cold and flu remedy from a shop and the label warns it may cause drowsiness. What should you do?** A. Drive, but open a window to keep alert B. Drive only on roads you know well and avoid motorways C. Don't drive until you're sure it won't affect you D. Drive, as long as you stay under 50 mph **Answer: C.** Even over-the-counter medicines can affect your ability to drive safely, so read the label. Rule 96 says you must not drive under the influence of medicine — if it could make you drowsy, don't drive, and check with a pharmacist if you're unsure. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 96 and Annex 8: Safety code for new drivers **Q33. Police can use a roadside drug screening kit on drivers. Which drugs can it screen for?** A. Alcohol and caffeine B. Any prescription medicine C. Heroin and ecstasy only D. Cannabis and cocaine **Answer: D.** Police can use a roadside drug kit to screen for cannabis and cocaine, and can also carry out a field impairment assessment, such as asking you to walk in a straight line. If they think you're unfit to drive, you'll be arrested and tested at a police station. Reference: GOV.UK — Drugs and driving: the law **Q34. In Great Britain, how long does a drug-driving conviction stay on your driving licence?** A. 11 years B. 10 years C. 4 years D. 3 years **Answer: A.** A drug-driving conviction shows on your licence for 11 years. Other penalties include a minimum 1-year driving ban, an unlimited fine and up to 6 months in prison, and your insurance costs will rise significantly. Reference: GOV.UK — Drugs and driving: the law **Q35. You're driving in Great Britain and take a prescribed medicine exactly as your doctor advised. A blood test shows it's above the specified legal limit. When could you use a medical defence?** A. Only if you were driving under 30 mph B. If your driving wasn't impaired by the medicine C. Only if you had your prescription with you in the car D. Never — the limit applies to everyone **Answer: B.** Rule 96 explains that if you've been prescribed a particularly high dose and are above a medicine's specified limit, you can raise a statutory medical defence, provided your driving was not impaired. Driving while impaired by any medicine is still an offence. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 96 **Q36. In Great Britain, which of these is true about illegal drugs and driving?** A. It's only an offence if a police officer sees that the drug has affected your driving B. Cannabis is legal to drive on if you feel alert C. Certain levels in your blood are illegal even if your driving seems fine D. The limits are set high enough to allow for occasional use **Answer: C.** It's illegal to drive with certain levels of illegal drugs in your blood even if they haven't affected your driving. Rule 96 adds that the limits for illegal drugs are set very low, so even small amounts of use could put you over them. Reference: GOV.UK — Drugs and driving: the law **Q37. You're setting off on a long drive early tomorrow. What's the best way to reduce the risk of tiredness?** A. Drink several strong coffees before leaving B. Plan to drive the whole way without stopping C. Leave just after midnight, when the roads are quieter D. Get a good night's sleep and plan regular breaks **Answer: D.** Rule 91 says don't begin a journey if you're tired: get sufficient sleep before a long trip, avoid driving between midnight and 6 am when natural alertness is at a minimum, and plan your journey to include enough breaks. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 91 **Q38. You can only read a number plate at the required distance when you're wearing your glasses. You're driving to a local shop on a bright, sunny day. What must you do?** A. Leave them off, as you only need them in poor light B. Leave them off, as long as you stay under 30 mph C. Wear them only if your route includes a main road D. Wear them, as you need them every time you drive **Answer: D.** Rule 92 says that if you need glasses or contact lenses to read a number plate from the required distance, you must wear them at all times while driving, however short the journey and however good the light. You could be prosecuted for driving without meeting the standard. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 92 **Q39. A police officer stops you and asks you to read a number plate some distance away. Why can they do this?** A. Police can require any driver to take an eyesight test B. It's part of a random driving test for new drivers C. They can only ask if you've just been involved in a collision D. It's a voluntary check you can refuse **Answer: A.** Rule 92 gives the police the power to require a driver to undertake an eyesight test. If you can't read a number plate in good daylight from 20 metres, with glasses if you need them, you don't meet the standard and could be prosecuted. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 92 **Q40. You're short-sighted but can meet the eyesight standard for driving when wearing your glasses. Do you need to tell DVLA?** A. Yes, every time you renew your licence B. Yes, and your licence will be restricted to daytime driving C. No, but you must wear your glasses every time you drive D. No, and you can choose whether to wear your glasses **Answer: C.** You don't need to tell DVLA about being short-sighted, long-sighted or colour blind, but you must report eyesight problems that affect both eyes. If you need glasses to meet the standard, you must wear them whenever you drive. Reference: GOV.UK — Driving eyesight rules **Q41. Your phone rings while you're driving on a busy road and you have no hands-free kit. What should you do?** A. Answer it quickly and keep the call short B. Pick it up at the next red traffic light C. Put it on loudspeaker and hold it low down, below the dashboard D. Ignore it and listen to any message once you're safely parked **Answer: D.** Holding and using a phone while driving is illegal, including at traffic lights. Rule 149 says it's far safer not to use any phone while driving: find a safe place to stop first, or use voicemail and listen to messages later. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 149 **Q42. You're driving along a narrow, winding country lane with high hedges on both sides. What should you be prepared for at each blind bend?** A. The road being blocked just out of sight B. Oncoming drivers keeping tight to their own side C. An empty road, as lanes like this carry little traffic D. A warning sign before any obstruction on the bend **Answer: A.** Rule 146 tells you to be prepared for unexpected or difficult situations, such as the road being blocked beyond a blind bend. Rule 154 warns that bends can be sharper than they appear and that there may be pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists or slow-moving farm vehicles, so make sure you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear. Reference: The Highway Code — rules 146 and 154 **Q43. An elderly pedestrian is standing at the kerb ahead, looking as if they want to cross. What should you be prepared for?** A. They'll wait for you to pass, because vehicles have priority B. They'll signal to you before stepping off the kerb C. They'll only cross at a marked crossing point D. They may misjudge your speed and step out in front of you **Answer: D.** Rule 207 says older pedestrians, like children, may not be able to judge your speed and could step into the road in front of you. They may also need more time to cross, so ease off, be ready to stop, and don't hurry them by revving your engine or edging forward. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 207 **Q44. You're driving in the first shower of rain after several weeks of hot, dry weather, and you're approaching a roundabout. What should you be ready for?** A. Much better grip, because rain cools the tyres B. Other drivers expecting you to go first C. Less grip than usual when you brake and steer D. Your brakes taking longer to warm up **Answer: C.** Rule 237 warns that if it rains after a dry spell, the road surface may become slippery, which could affect your steering and braking. Slow down earlier than usual on the approach, and keep well back from the vehicle in front, as rule 227 advises in wet weather. Reference: The Highway Code — rules 227 and 237 **Q45. Why is spilt diesel on a wet road a particular hazard?** A. It gives off fumes that can mist up your windscreen B. It blocks road drains and causes deep flooding C. It makes rain bead on the road, hiding the white lines D. It greatly reduces the grip between tyres and the road **Answer: D.** Rule 227 warns that spilt diesel makes the surface very slippery, and Annex 6 notes it significantly reduces the grip between tyres and road, which is especially dangerous for motorcyclists. Look well ahead and avoid sudden braking or steering. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 227 and Annex 6: Vehicle maintenance, safety and security **Q46. You're driving on a cold, clear night. The steering suddenly feels unresponsive and the tyre noise almost disappears. What's the most likely cause?** A. You're driving on ice B. A tyre has lost pressure C. The power steering has failed D. A wheel bearing is worn **Answer: A.** Rule 231 says unresponsive steering may indicate ice and your vehicle losing its grip, and that when travelling on ice, tyres make virtually no noise. Ease off gently, avoid sudden steering or braking, and keep your speed right down. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 231 **Q47. A court bans a driver for 12 months for drink-driving. What might the court offer to reduce the length of the ban?** A. Paying a much higher fine instead of serving the ban B. A drink-drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) course C. Retaking the theory test straight away D. Fitting a breathalyser lock to their next car **Answer: B.** GOV.UK says you may be able to reduce your ban by taking a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) course if you're banned from driving for 12 months or more. It's up to the court to offer this, and a conviction will still make your car insurance cost significantly more. Reference: GOV.UK — Drink-driving penalties **Q48. You pass a 'Fog' warning sign, but the road ahead looks clear. What should you do?** A. Ignore it — the sign must have been left from earlier B. Switch on your rear fog lights straight away C. Be prepared for a bank of fog or patchy fog ahead D. Speed up to get through the area quickly **Answer: C.** Rule 234 says that if 'Fog' is shown on a sign but the road is clear, be prepared for a bank of fog or drifting patchy fog ahead. Even if it seems to be clearing, you can suddenly find yourself in thick fog. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 234 **Q49. A car parked at the kerb ahead suddenly shows white reversing lights. What does this tell you?** A. The driver is warning you of a hazard behind them B. The car's parking brake is on C. The driver is signalling for you to pass D. The driver intends to reverse **Answer: D.** Reversing lights mean 'I intend to reverse'. The driver may not have seen you, so check your mirrors, slow down and be ready to stop or wait. Don't assume they'll finish their checks before moving. Reference: The Highway Code — Signals to other road users **Q50. You're following a bus when it suddenly moves out towards the centre of the road, although you can't see why. What should you do?** A. Stay back, as it may be avoiding a hazard you can't see B. Overtake on its left-hand side while it's out of the way C. Sound your horn to tell the driver to keep left D. Close up behind it so you can follow it through **Answer: A.** Rule 221 says large vehicles may need extra road space to turn or to deal with a hazard that you're not able to see. Keep well back so you have a better view, and be prepared to stop and wait if the driver needs room or time. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 221 **Q51. What penalties can you face for being in charge of a vehicle while over the drink-drive limit, even if you weren't driving it?** A. None at all, because you weren't actually driving the car at the time B. Up to 3 months in prison, a fine of up to £2,500 and a possible ban C. Only a verbal warning, unless the engine was running D. Penalty points on your licence, but no fine or ban **Answer: B.** GOV.UK lists being in charge of a vehicle while above the legal limit or unfit through drink as a separate offence. It can bring 3 months' imprisonment, a fine of up to £2,500 and a possible driving ban. Plan how you'll get home before you start drinking. Reference: GOV.UK — Drink-driving penalties **Q52. You're approaching a recovery vehicle helping a broken-down car at the edge of the road. What should you expect?** A. The recovery vehicle to wave you past at speed B. The broken-down car to be empty and safe to pass closely C. People working in or at the side of the road D. A temporary 50 mph limit to be in force **Answer: C.** Rule 206 tells drivers to drive carefully and slowly when passing roadside rescue and recovery vehicles or going through road works, as there may be people working in or at the side of the road. Give them plenty of room. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 206 **Q53. You passed your test last month, and a friend asks you to drive them home from a party at 2 am. What does the Highway Code advise new drivers about this time of night?** A. It's the safest time to drive, as the roads are quiet B. It's fine as long as you use main beam throughout C. It only matters if you've had a drink at the party D. Avoid driving then unless it's really necessary **Answer: D.** Annex 8 says many of the worst collisions happen at night, and that the hours between midnight and 6 am are a time of high risk for new drivers. It advises avoiding driving then unless it's really necessary, so plan another way home if you can. Reference: The Highway Code — Annex 8 (safety code for new drivers) **Q54. Why should you keep well to the left on a right-hand bend?** A. To improve your view and avoid oncoming traffic B. To make it easier to overtake on the bend C. So you can take the bend at a higher speed D. To leave room for vehicles overtaking you **Answer: A.** Rule 160 says keep well to the left on right-hand bends. This improves your view of the road ahead and helps you avoid the risk of colliding with traffic approaching from the opposite direction. It doesn't make a higher speed safe. Reference: The Highway Code — rule 160 ## Frequently asked questions **### How many Hazard Awareness questions are in the real theory test?** The DVSA doesn't publish per-topic counts. Your 50 questions are drawn across all 14 official topics, so revise every category. **### What is the pass mark for the UK theory test?** You need 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions correct (86%), plus 44 out of 75 on the hazard perception clips. You must pass both parts in the same sitting. **### Are these real DVSA questions?** No — these are original practice questions written to the current DVSA syllabus and The Highway Code. Official revision questions are Crown Copyright and only available from licensed providers. ## Revise the other theory test topics Your 50 test questions are drawn from all 14 official DVSA topics — revise every category, not just this one. - [Alertness](/theory-test/alertness/practice-test/) - [Attitude](/theory-test/attitude/practice-test/) - [Essential Documents](/theory-test/essential-documents/practice-test/) - [Incidents, Accidents & Emergencies](/theory-test/incidents-accidents-emergencies/practice-test/) - [Motorway Rules](/theory-test/motorway-rules/practice-test/) - [Other Types of Vehicle](/theory-test/other-types-of-vehicle/practice-test/) - [Road & Traffic Signs](/theory-test/road-and-traffic-signs/practice-test/) - [Rules of the Road](/theory-test/rules-of-the-road/practice-test/) - [Safety & Your Vehicle](/theory-test/safety-and-your-vehicle/practice-test/) - [Safety Margins](/theory-test/safety-margins/practice-test/) - [Vehicle Handling](/theory-test/vehicle-handling/practice-test/) - [Vehicle Loading](/theory-test/vehicle-loading/practice-test/) - [Vulnerable Road Users](/theory-test/vulnerable-road-users/practice-test/) Don't forget part two: read [how hazard perception is scored](/hazard-perception/). 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