Hazard Perception theory.

The Hazard Perception Test

As you can see above, a potential hazard can develop into an actual hazard. The hazard perception test records your ability to identify when this is happening, and you score points for identifying 'developing hazards'. So when something that you just have to keep an eye on starts to become something that is going to cause you to take action, it is a developing hazard. Because of this definition it can be said that you are looking for potential hazards and then acting on a change of behaviour. The earlier you identify a developing hazard the more points you score, the maximum being five. If you leave it until it is an actual hazard or fail to identify it at all you score zero. Clicking away randomly hoping for the best will be recognised by the computer, and you will also score zero.

There are fourteen video clips on the hazard perception test, one has two developing hazards on it, the others just one. Therefore the maximum number of points available is 75, you will pass if you score 44 or more.

Good luck!

Peter

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Hazard Perception Theory

	DEFINING HAZARDS A hazard is anything that will make you change your speed or direction Static hazards ------------------------------ Bends, junctions, traffic lights, parked cars etc. Moving hazards---------------------------- Traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, animals etc. Road and weather conditions ---------Loose road surface, snow, bright sunlight etc. Darkness-------------------------------Poor vision in darkness, handling contrast etc. Scanning & planning --------------------------Looking for clues Three main scanning areas:----------------------------- Examples: Far distance-------------------------------------------------l Traffic signs Midground and foreground ---------------------------- l Line of hedge/street lamps etc. Behind and to the sides -------------------------------- -l Muck on the road Prioritising----------------------------------------Cutting down risks Actual hazard: -----------------------------------------------See and be seen: Immediate attention required---------------------------l Consider using lights Change speed or direction ------------------------------l Adopt defensive road position Potential hazard: ---------------------------------- -------- Create time and space: Keep an eye on it-------------------------------------------l Drive at a safe speed It may develop further------------------------------------ l Maintain safety margins MSM routine------------------------------------- Responding Check your mirrors ----------------------------------------l Consider your road position Signal clearly in good time -------------------------------l Regulate your speed Manoeuvre when safe ------------------------------------ l Engage appropriate gear What if? - Always anticipate the unexpected Based on the DSA publication 'Roadsense'.
	The Hazard Perception Test As you can see above, a potential hazard can develop into an actual hazard. The hazard perception test records your ability to identify when this is happening, and you score points for identifying 'developing hazards'. So when something that you just have to keep an eye on starts to become something that is going to cause you to take action, it is a developing hazard. Because of this definition it can be said that you are looking for potential hazards and then acting on a change of behaviour. The earlier you identify a developing hazard the more points you score, the maximum being five. If you leave it until it is an actual hazard or fail to identify it at all you score zero. Clicking away randomly hoping for the best will be recognised by the computer, and you will also score zero. There are fourteen video clips on the hazard perception test, one has two developing hazards on it, the others just one. Therefore the maximum number of points available is 75, you will pass if you score 44 or more. Good luck! Peter
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