Hazard Perception and Anticipation · 02

Street choices

Each scene contains incomplete information. Practise using clues early while keeping your decision open until the whole path is verified.

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01 / 05 · Level 2

The rolling ball

A ball rolls from behind a parked van towards the road. You cannot see who released it. What is the strongest next decision?

The rolling ballA ball rolls from behind a parked van towards the road. You cannot see who released it. What is the strongest next decision?
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Stay back, scan around the van and prepare for someone to follow without assuming they will: Exactly. The ball is an early clue: it changes what you prepare for, while continued scanning tells you what actually develops.

Watch only the ball until it stops: You noticed the clue, but staring at it narrows the picture. Scan the hidden area and nearby traffic too.

Ignore it because no person is visible: A blocked view means information is missing. Keep a safe position and prepare for possible movement.

02 / 05 · Level 2

Lights at the driveway

As you cycle towards a driveway, white reversing lights appear on a vehicle. The vehicle has not moved yet. How should you read the clue?

Lights at the drivewayAs you cycle towards a driveway, white reversing lights appear on a vehicle. The vehicle has not moved yet. How should you read the clue?
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Slow and stay outside its possible path; keep checking and stop if the route is not clearly safe: Good anticipation. The lights are a reason to create a margin, not proof that the driver has seen you or that movement has begun.

Speed past before the vehicle starts: Turning a warning clue into a race removes response time. Slow or stop outside the possible path.

Continue because the lights prove the driver has seen you: Reversing lights show an intention or selected gear, not awareness of you. Verify the movement and keep space.

03 / 05 · Level 3

The friendly wave

At a two-part crossing, one driver stops and waves you across. The stopped vehicle blocks part of the next lane. What does the wave tell you?

The friendly waveAt a two-part crossing, one driver stops and waves you across. The stopped vehicle blocks part of the next lane. What does the wave tell you?
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Only that this driver appears to be yielding; keep checking every other lane and hidden area: Exactly. A signal from one person cannot confirm that the whole route is safe.

That all traffic has stopped, so cross immediately: The wave describes one driver's action. It gives no information about a lane you cannot see.

Never cross when a driver waves: Caution is useful, but the key skill is your own complete check. Cross only when every relevant path is visible and safe.

04 / 05 · Level 3

Rain at the bus stop

Rain, umbrellas and a shelter limit the view beside a bus stop, and a cycle lane runs through the boarding area. What should change in your plan?

Rain at the bus stopRain, umbrellas and a shelter limit the view beside a bus stop, and a cycle lane runs through the boarding area. What should change in your plan?
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Move to a stable safe position, slow the decision down and scan both directions before crossing the lane: Right. Poorer visibility adds uncertainty, so create time and space before dealing with the path that reaches you first.

Rely on sound because bicycles are easy to hear in rain: Rain and background noise can hide sound, and bicycles can be quiet. Use a clear visual check as well.

Follow the crowd through the cycle lane: Other people cannot replace your own check, especially when umbrellas block the view.

05 / 05 · Level 3

Three things at once

Near a driveway, your phone buzzes, a friend steps towards the edge and a vehicle's brake lights go out. What is the best order?

Three things at onceNear a driveway, your phone buzzes, a friend steps towards the edge and a vehicle's brake lights go out. What is the best order?
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Stay back, tell your friend to wait from the safe area, watch the possible vehicle movement, then scan the whole scene again: Strong prioritisation. You protected the safe position, addressed the movement closest to your paths and then rebuilt the picture.

Check the phone first so it stops distracting you: The message can wait. Keep attention on the developing movement and remain in the safe area.

Step into the driveway to pull your friend back: Do not leave your own safe position. Warn your friend from the safe area and keep watching the vehicle.

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