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Difficulty: MediumHazard Perception and Anticipation

You are following a cyclist along an urban single carriageway. Ahead on the left, a refuse collection vehicle is stationary with workers moving around it, narrowing the carriageway. How should you anticipate the cyclist's behaviour and respond safely?

  1. A
    Squeeze past the cyclist alongside the stationary refuse vehicle to clear the obstruction quickly.
  2. Anticipate that the cyclist will steer out towards the centre of the road to avoid the obstruction, and drop back to give them space.Answer
  3. C
    Maintain your speed and follow closely behind the bicycle, focusing solely on the cyclist's rear wheel.
  4. D
    Assume the cyclist will pull in and stop behind the refuse vehicle to give way to following motor traffic.

Answer

Anticipate that the cyclist will need to move out towards the centre of the carriageway to pass the refuse vehicle, drop back, and allow them sufficient room.
Good hazard anticipation involves looking well ahead to spot potential bottlenecks. When a stationary vehicle obstructs the left side of the carriageway, cyclists will need to move out to maintain clearance from workers and obstacles. Dropping back and waiting patiently allows the cyclist to safely negotiate the hazard without being crowded.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Scan the road ahead beyond the vehicle directly in front to identify developing hazards.
Identified the stationary refuse vehicle and active workers narrowing the lane ahead.
Effective forward observation provides early warning of hazards before they force sudden manoeuvres.
2
Predict the necessary path of travel for the vulnerable road user.
Recognised that the cyclist must steer towards the centre of the carriageway to pass the stationary vehicle safely.
Cyclists need extra room to avoid hazards, door zones, and active roadside workers.
3
Adjust vehicle speed and drop back to establish a safe following distance.
Created adequate space for the cyclist to complete their manoeuvre without pressure.
Defensive driving requires giving vulnerable road users time and space rather than forcing an overtake in a constricted area.

Key Concept

Early hazard anticipation and scanning when following vulnerable road users approaching static road obstructions.
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