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Difficulty: HardStatic Hazards

You are driving along a single carriageway and see a stationary delivery van broken down on the left, partially blocking your lane and obscuring a side road junction. What should you do as you approach this hazard?

  1. A
    Steer out into the opposite lane without checking mirrors or blind spots to pass the obstruction as quickly as possible
  2. Check your mirrors, reduce your speed, and hold back behind the van until you can verify that both the side road and the oncoming carriageway are clearAnswer
  3. C
    Sound your horn continuously and accelerate firmly past the obstruction to establish your presence before vehicles emerge
  4. D
    Focus exclusively on oncoming traffic ahead and drive closely past the stationary van without slowing down

Answer

Check your mirrors, reduce your speed, and hold back behind the van until you can verify that both the side road and the oncoming carriageway are clear
When approaching a stationary vehicle that partially blocks the carriageway near a junction, you must check your mirrors, reduce speed, and hold back. Holding back widens your field of vision, giving you time to see into the concealed junction and confirm the oncoming lane is clear before proceeding safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the compound static hazard ahead
Recognise that the stationary vehicle physically restricts your lane width and creates a blind spot masking the side road junction.
Static obstructions located near junctions conceal emerging traffic and crossing pedestrians.
2
Check all relevant mirrors and decelerate smoothly
Your speed is reduced and following road users have ample time to react to your deceleration.
Early mirror checks and controlled braking ensure safety margins are preserved all around your vehicle.
3
Adopt a holding position well behind the stationary vehicle
Your angle of view past the obstruction is maximised, enabling you to see into the mouth of the junction and along the oncoming lane.
Holding back preserves forward sightlines and allows you to give way to oncoming traffic without blocking the carriageway.

Key Concept

Anticipating concealed hazards and maintaining sightlines around static road obstructions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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