Question 610 · Car theory test
What should a driver do in this situation?
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Correct answer
Reduce speed and be prepared to stop, as other children could follow.
Official explanation
Drivers should always be aware of other road users, especially children, who can be unpredictable and show no road sense. Drivers should slow down and take extra care in areas where there are children about—for example, near schools, playgrounds, and in residential areas.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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