You're about to overtake. What should you do when you see this sign?
- A Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible
- B Move to the right to get a better view
- C Switch your headlights on before overtaking
- D Hold back until you can see clearly ahead
Why this is the answer
You will not be able to see any hazards that might be hidden in the dip. As well as oncoming traffic, the dip may conceal • cyclists • horse riders • parked vehicles • pedestrians in the road.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible — Speed does not help you when the road ahead is hidden.
- B
- Move to the right to get a better view — Moving right into a blind dip is the danger itself.
- C
- Switch your headlights on before overtaking — Lights do not let you see into a dip.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- The Highway Code — page 129
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 13–14
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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