Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout?
- A Sports car
- B Van
- C Estate car
- D Long vehicle
Why this is the answer
A long vehicle may have to straddle lanes either on or approaching a roundabout so that the rear wheels do not mount the kerb. If you’re following a long vehicle, stay well back and give it plenty of room.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Sports car — A short car has no reason to straddle lanes.
- B
- Van — Still short enough to stay within its own lane.
- C
- Estate car — Longer than a hatchback, but nowhere near enough for it to matter.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 8
- The Highway Code — rule 187
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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