You are driving along an urban road with stationary traffic queued in the opposing lane and vehicles parked along your left-hand side. Ahead, an oncoming driver in the queue flashes their headlights near an unmarked side junction. What should you do to maintain safety?
- AAssume the flashing headlights indicate priority has been given to you, maintain your speed, and continue along your path.
- Scan the gap actively, reduce your speed, and anticipate that pedestrians, cyclists, or emerging vehicles may cross through the queue.Cevap
- CFocus your attention entirely on the vehicle flashing its lights to acknowledge the driver, keeping your speed steady.
- DMove closer to the parked vehicles on the left to stay clear of the queue without scanning between the parked cars.
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Scan the gap actively, reduce your speed, and anticipate that pedestrians, cyclists, or emerging vehicles may cross through the queue.
When a driver flashes their headlights near a junction or gap in traffic, they are often attempting to let another road user turn across or cross the carriageway. Because stationary queues create significant blind spots, defensive drivers must scan actively, slow down, and prepare to stop for emerging vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians who may move into their path.
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Defensive observation, anticipation of hidden hazards, and correct interpretation of headlight signals
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