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Difficulty: MediumPre-Manoeuvre Observation

You are waiting to emerge from a minor road onto a main road, but your view to both sides is severely restricted by large parked delivery vans. What should you do before committing to pull out?

  1. A
    Accelerate quickly into the main road to avoid causing a hold-up for traffic following behind
  2. Creep forward slowly while looking both ways until you have an unobstructed view along the roadAnswer
  3. C
    Focus your attention entirely on traffic approaching from the right and pull out once that side appears clear
  4. D
    Assume the junction is safe to enter if no vehicle roofs are visible over the top of the parked vans

Answer

Creep forward slowly while looking both ways until you have an unobstructed view along the road
When visibility at a junction is restricted by parked vehicles or other physical obstructions, the correct procedure is to creep forward slowly and look both ways until you have a clear view. This 'peep and creep' method ensures you do not emerge into the path of approaching traffic while giving other road users time to see your vehicle front emerge.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the junction visibility and identify the view obscured by static obstacles
Recognise that traffic from both directions cannot be safely seen from the standard give-way position
Closed or blind junctions require specialized pre-manoeuvre observation before entering the new road
2
Apply the 'peep and creep' technique by edging the vehicle forward very slowly under precise clutch or brake control
The driver's sightline gradually moves past the parked vehicles without jutting out excessively into the carriageway
Moving slowly allows immediate stopping if a vehicle approaches and gives oncoming drivers notice of your presence
3
Scan continuously in both directions for all road users, particularly vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians
A clear, complete view of the main road is established before completing the manoeuvre
Observation must cover the full environment rather than fixating on a single direction

Key Concept

Pre-manoeuvre observation and the 'peep and creep' technique at closed junctions with restricted visibility
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Pre-Manoeuvre Observation

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