You're driving an articulated lorry on a narrow road. There's a left-hand bend ahead. Why may you need to move out before driving around the bend?
- A To leave more room for braking
- B To prevent anyone from overtaking
- C To make room for the trailer cutting in
- D To make sure oncoming drivers see you
Why this is the answer
You should always be aware of the amount of room your trailer needs when it's going around bends and corners. If you need to go onto the other side of the road, make sure there's no oncoming traffic before you move out.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- To leave more room for braking — Braking room is in front of you, not to the side.
- B
- To prevent anyone from overtaking — Blocking overtakes is not a reason to position a vehicle.
- D
- To make sure oncoming drivers see you — Being seen matters, and the reason here is the path the trailer will take.
Where this comes from
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 7
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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