You're driving past parked cars. What should you do if you see a bicycle wheel sticking out between the cars?
- A Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn
- B Slow down and wave the cyclist across
- C Brake sharply and flash your headlights
- D Slow down and be prepared to stop for a cyclist
Why this is the answer
Scan the road as you drive. Try to anticipate hazards by being aware of the places where they're likely to occur. You’ll then be able to react in good time.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Accelerate past quickly and sound your horn — Accelerating towards something you have already seen is the wrong way round.
- B
- Slow down and wave the cyclist across — Slowing is right. Waving them out is not yours to decide.
- C
- Brake sharply and flash your headlights — Sharp braking risks the car behind, and the flash may pull them out.
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.
Where this question comes from
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