Seeing danger early (anticipation)

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5 Children, cyclists, buses, horses, crossings

Why it matters

Reacting to hazards and anticipating others is fifth on the RSA's chart, and the RSA names failure to anticipate among the most common reasons people fail.

9% of these faults in 2024: the fifth area on the chart.
Source: RSA: Annual Report 2024, chart 'Most common faults at the test (car tests only)', printed p. 39 · Published: 2025 (report for 2024)
The RSA names failure to anticipate what others will do among the most common reasons people fail (no number given).
Source: RSA: 'Repeating your test': why candidates are unsuccessful · Published: undated web page

What the examiner looks for

Read the road ahead. Ask what other people are likely to do, and act early.
Slow down for children, a ball in the road, a cyclist at a parked car, a horse, or a car backing out of a drive.
React calmly: don't brake hard on amber when you are too close to stop, and give way to people at crossings.

Source: RSA marking guide for testers, page 9, 10

Seeing danger early (anticipation)

Why it matters

What the examiner looks for

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