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Difficulty: EasyStatic Hazards

You are driving along a two-way road and see a large builder's skip partially obstructing your lane ahead. What should you do as you approach this hazard?

  1. A
    Accelerate quickly to pass the obstruction before oncoming traffic arrives
  2. Check your mirrors, reduce your speed, and be prepared to give way to oncoming trafficAnswer
  3. C
    Flash your headlights repeatedly to instruct oncoming vehicles to stop
  4. D
    Keep your eyes fixed only on the edge of the skip and maintain your current speed

Answer

Check your mirrors, reduce your speed, and be prepared to give way to oncoming traffic
When a static obstruction such as a skip, roadworks, or a parked vehicle blocks your side of the carriageway, you must give way to oncoming traffic unless road signs or markings indicate otherwise. Checking mirrors and reducing speed allows you to stop safely and wait until the oncoming lane is clear before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the static hazard and assess lane priority
Recognise that because the obstruction is on your side of the carriageway, oncoming vehicles have the right of way.
Early recognition of stationary road obstructions allows sufficient time to plan and execute safe driving actions.
2
Check mirrors and moderate vehicle speed
Create a safe buffer behind the hazard and be ready to stop smoothly if oncoming traffic is approaching.
Decelerating smoothly prevents startling following traffic and ensures you can wait safely without aggressive braking.

Key Concept

Safely negotiating static obstructions and yielding to oncoming traffic
Estimated Time:45s
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