Question 168 · Car theory test

In this situation, who should wait?

Q: In this situation, who should wait?

The driver behind the stopped van should wait. When you are overtaking a parked vehicle or obstruction, you should yield to oncoming vehicles so that they do not have to slow down or take evasive action.

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Correct answer

The driver behind the stopped van should wait.

Official explanation

When you are overtaking a parked vehicle or obstruction, you should yield to oncoming vehicles so that they do not have to slow down or take evasive action.

Topic: Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
Also in: This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.

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