Theory Test Prep

Hazard Perception

The trained skill of reading the road — spotting developing hazards early and scanning 12–15 seconds ahead.

Topics in this module

1. 1Static and Developing Hazards

   • What a Hazard Is
   • Static Hazards
   • Developing Hazards
   • Reading the Clues
2. 2The Scanning System

   • Where Your Eyes Go
   • Look Far Ahead
   • The Mirrors
   • The Blind Spot
3. 3Space Management

   • Open, Closed and Changing Conditions
   • The Space Envelope
   • Recovering Space
   • Position to See and Be Seen
   • An Escape Route
4. 4The Kenyan Hazard Set

   • The Matatu at the Stage
   • The Bodaboda on Your Left
   • The Unfenced School
   • The Herder at Dusk
   • The Brake-Light Ripple
5. 5Who Crashes, and When

   • The New Driver
   • The Accident-Prone Driver
   • When to Be Extra Careful
   • Speed and the Pedestrian
6. 6Training the Skill

   • Commentary Driving
   • Building It into Every Drive
   • The Trained Eye