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Difficulty: MediumJunctions and Intersections

You are waiting to emerge from a junction where your view of the main road is severely restricted by parked vehicles on both sides. Which TWO actions should you take to emerge safely?

  1. Edge forward slowly and cautiously until you have a clear view in both directionsAnswer
  2. Pay special attention to cyclists and motorcyclists who may be filtering or obscured by vehiclesAnswer
  3. C
    Emerge immediately onto the main road if an approaching driver flashes their headlights
  4. D
    Accelerate quickly into the nearest lane once the immediate space in front of your bonnet is clear

Answer

Edging forward slowly until having a clear view in both directions and paying special attention to vulnerable road users like cyclists and motorcyclists.
When visibility at a junction is blocked by parked vehicles, drivers must 'peep and creep' slowly forward until they have an unobstructed view along the main road. Extra care is essential for cyclists and motorcyclists, who are narrower and more easily hidden by stationary vehicles.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the junction visibility and identify blind spots caused by parked vehicles
Recognise that oncoming traffic cannot be seen from behind the give-way line
Parked cars create substantial visual obstructions that conceal moving traffic and cyclists
2
Apply the 'peep and creep' method by moving forward gradually under full clutch control
Gains sightlines along both directions of the main carriageway without blocking traffic lanes
Allows you to stop instantly if approaching vehicles, motorcycles, or bicycles appear
3
Scan specifically for two-wheeled vehicles filtering along the major road
Identifies obscured road users before committing to emerging
Cyclists and motorcyclists are easily masked by stationary cars and may approach rapidly

Key Concept

Safely negotiating junctions with restricted visibility using peep-and-creep techniques and maintaining vigilance for vulnerable road users
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Junctions and Intersections

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