Hazards and emergencies

A hazard is any object or situation that could be dangerous.

It is rare to come across only one hazard at a time when driving. Most of the time you will have to deal with several hazards at once.

One of the most important things you can do driving a heavy vehicle is to look well ahead of you when you’re driving, so you can pick up potentially dangerous situations, such as steep hills and sharp bends, before it’s too late.

This section describes how to handle emergencies if they develop.