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Difficulty: MediumStatic Hazards

You are driving along a residential road and encounter a traffic-calming build-out on your side of the carriageway. An oncoming vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction, and there are no signs indicating priority. What should you do as you approach this hazard?

  1. A
    Accelerate to pass through the narrowed section before the oncoming vehicle reaches it
  2. Slow down and be prepared to give way to the oncoming vehicle before proceedingAnswer
  3. C
    Flash your headlights to instruct the oncoming driver to stop and wait for you
  4. D
    Maintain your cruising speed and move out into the oncoming lane while focusing solely on the road immediately ahead

Answer

Slow down and be prepared to give way to the oncoming vehicle before proceeding
When a static hazard, such as a traffic-calming chicane or build-out, narrows the carriageway on your side of the road, oncoming vehicles normally have priority unless road signs or markings state otherwise. You should slow down, assess the gap, and be ready to hold back to allow oncoming traffic to clear safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the static road hazard and the obstruction layout
Recognise that the traffic-calming build-out is situated on your side of the carriageway, restricting your lane width.
Road layout and static physical features dictate lane availability and right-of-way obligations.
2
Apply UK Highway Code priority rules for road narrowings
Determine that because the obstruction is on your side and no priority signs indicate otherwise, oncoming traffic has priority.
Drivers facing an obstruction on their side of the road must give way to oncoming vehicles to ensure safe passage.
3
Adjust speed and road positioning defensively
Hold back behind the build-out at a controlled speed until the oncoming vehicle has safely cleared the narrowing.
Maintaining space and waiting prevents forcing oncoming traffic to brake or swerve.

Key Concept

Static road layout hazards and priority rules at physical road narrowings
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Static Hazards

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