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Zorluk: KolayHazard Perception and Anticipation

You are driving along a single carriageway and following a cyclist ahead. As the cyclist approaches a side road on the left, what should you anticipate?

  1. A
    You can safely squeeze past the cyclist with close clearance before reaching the junction mouth.
  2. The cyclist may move out towards the centre of the lane to avoid potholes, debris, or emerging vehicles.Cevap
  3. C
    You only need to react if the vehicle directly in front of you brakes suddenly.
  4. D
    An emerging vehicle that flashes its headlights is confirming that it will give way to you.

Cevap

Anticipate that the cyclist may move out towards the centre of the lane to avoid road debris, drain covers, or vehicles emerging from the side road.
Cyclists need to steer away from the kerb to avoid drain covers, gravel, and uneven surfaces, as well as to make themselves clearly visible to emerging traffic at side junctions. Proactive drivers anticipate this adjustment and hold back.

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1
Scan the road ahead and identify the cyclist and the upcoming left-hand junction as potential hazards.
Early awareness of the developing hazard situation.
Effective hazard perception requires early scanning rather than reactive braking.
2
Assess the physical conditions near the junction, such as drain covers, road surface quality, and side-road visibility.
Recognition that the cyclist's path may be obstructed or compromised.
Cyclists often move away from the kerb to avoid uneven road surfaces and improve sightlines.
3
Hold back at a safe following distance and prepare to give the cyclist adequate space.
Safe speed and positioning maintained without putting the vulnerable road user at risk.
Anticipating the cyclist's movement allows you to react calmly without sudden braking or risky overtakes.

Anahtar Kavram

Hazard anticipation requires drivers to predict the likely movements of vulnerable road users when approaching road features such as junctions or surface hazards.
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