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Difficulty: MediumOvertaking Rules

You are driving along a busy residential street and need to pass a line of parked cars on the left. What is the safest course of action to take as you overtake them?

  1. A
    Drive as close as possible to the parked cars to give oncoming vehicles as much room as possible
  2. Leave enough room for car doors to open and slow down to anticipate pedestrians stepping outAnswer
  3. C
    Flash your headlights repeatedly to claim priority over oncoming traffic
  4. D
    Move out quickly without checking your right blind spot so you can pass the parked vehicles faster

Answer

Leave enough room for car doors to open and slow down to anticipate pedestrians stepping out
When passing parked vehicles, drivers must allow at least the width of an open car door and maintain a slow, controlled speed. This ensures adequate time and space to react if a driver suddenly opens a car door, a vehicle pulls out unexpectedly, or a pedestrian emerges from between parked cars.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the hazards associated with parked vehicles on residential streets.
Identify potential risks such as concealed pedestrians, opening doors, and pulling-out vehicles.
Parked cars restrict vision and frequently conceal emerging hazards.
2
Apply safe positioning and speed control according to Highway Code Rule 163.
Maintain a safety margin of at least the width of a car door while driving at a reduced speed.
Adequate lateral clearance and moderate speed give you enough time and space to stop safely if a hazard develops.

Key Concept

Safe clearance and hazard anticipation when overtaking stationary vehicles
Estimated Time:45s
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