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When traffic lights fail, no one has priority at the junction. The Highway Code advises treating the layout as an unmarked crossroads, so you must proceed with extreme caution and be prepared to stop for oncoming traffic that might turn across your path. Braking sharply is dangerous as it risks a collision with vehicles behind you. Remember, you must give way to all traffic where necessary, not just large vehicles." }, "suggestedAnswer": [ { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Sharply brake to look for traffic" }, { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Be prepared to brake to a stop" }, { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Brake and stop for large vehicles only" } ] } } ] --- Get an exclusive 15% off - Offer ends next week! 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DVSA-style practice question · Hazard Awareness ## The answer options - Sharply brake to look for traffic - Be prepared to stop for oncoming traffic**Correct** - Be prepared to brake to a stop - Brake and stop for large vehicles only ## Why that is the answer When traffic lights fail, no one has priority at the junction. The Highway Code advises treating the layout as an unmarked crossroads, so you must proceed with extreme caution and be prepared to stop for oncoming traffic that might turn across your path. Braking sharply is dangerous as it risks a collision with vehicles behind you. Remember, you must give way to all traffic where necessary, not just large vehicles. ## How this comes up in the real test Questions from hazard awareness appear throughout the 50-question multiple-choice section, and the wording changes between versions. 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