You're driving a large vehicle on a narrow road with passing places. What will you need to be most aware of?
- A Its length
- B Its roof height
- C Its ground clearance
- D Its weight
Why this is the answer
If your vehicle is too long to fit into a passing place, you may need to wait opposite one. This will allow a following or approaching driver to pass. When you use this type of road, you need to plan and look well ahead to avoid meeting another road user at an inappropriate place.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Its roof height — Roof height matters under bridges and cables, not in passing places.
- C
- Its ground clearance — Ground clearance matters over humps and ramps.
- D
- Its weight — Weight matters on bridges and verges.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 3
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 3
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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