Question 757 · Car theory test
When driving in the dark on an unlit country road, what should a driver be aware of?
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Correct answer
That scooter users are much more vulnerable on dark roads.
Official explanation
Drivers should take extra care when driving on dark winter mornings and evenings - vulnerable road users, such as cyclists, scooters, and pedestrians, particularly schoolchildren, might not be so easy to see in low light conditions.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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