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Hazard perception handbook - RTA

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A few final words about hazard <strong>perception</strong><br />

ExPERIENCE ANd PRACTICE THE MAIN TEACHERS<br />

As a new driver you will take time to develop hazard <strong>perception</strong> skills through<br />

gaining driving experience over time and across lots of different driving situations.<br />

Experience and practice will be the main teachers.<br />

Remember that the aim of this <strong>handbook</strong> is to help you develop hazard <strong>perception</strong><br />

skills that will make you a safer driver and prepare you to undertake the <strong>Hazard</strong><br />

Perception Test (HPT). This will also help make the road safer for other road users.<br />

Read the <strong>handbook</strong> often, try the practice exercises and visit the website.<br />

you should be developing your hazard <strong>perception</strong> skills from the day that you get<br />

your P1 licence. This <strong>handbook</strong> will help guide you, but can never be a substitute for<br />

experience gained on real roads and in real traffic.<br />

SUMMARy Of kEy HAzARd PERCEPTION SkILLS<br />

The basic hazard <strong>perception</strong> skills are:<br />

• Keeping a safe distance from other vehicles.<br />

<strong>Hazard</strong> <strong>perception</strong> <strong>handbook</strong>

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