Question 608 · Car theory test
What must a driver be prepared for in this situation?

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Correct answer
A child could turn back to collect the ball from the roadway.
Official explanation
Because it is difficult to predict children's behaviour, you should always be prepared to react to a change in the traffic situation and be prepared to stop.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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