What's the main hazard shown in this picture?
- A Vehicles turning right
- B Vehicles doing U-turns
- C The cyclist crossing the road
- D Parked cars around the corner
Why this is the answer
Look at the picture carefully and try to imagine you're there. The cyclist in this picture appears to be trying to cross the road. You must be able to deal with the unexpected, especially when you're approaching a hazardous junction. Look well ahead to give yourself time to deal with any hazards.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Vehicles turning right — A turning vehicle is signalled and predictable.
- B
- Vehicles doing U-turns — Nothing in the scene suggests anybody is about to do one.
- D
- Parked cars around the corner — Parked cars are a hazard, but the road user already moving into your path matters more.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 10
- The Highway Code — rule 211
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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