Question 188 · Car theory test
What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?
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Correct answer
Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between your vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding.
Official explanation
You should always be prepared to react to hazards ahead. When you meet a vehicle coming against you on a narrow road, you should show consideration and slow down to an appropriate speed so that the two vehicles can pass each other safely.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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