Question 1680 · Truck theory test
What should a driver do when overtaking parked vehicles in a residential area?
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Correct answer
Allow enough clearance when passing.
Official explanation
When you are passing parked vehicles in a residential area, move into a safe overtaking position in good time and leave plenty of clearance between your vehicle and the parked vehicles to increase visibility of small children in the area and in case someone opens their car door in front of you.
- Topic
- Safe & responsible driving · Overtaking and Passing
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- This question also appears in the bus theory test.
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