Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if a ball suddenly bounces out into the road ahead?

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Continue driving at the same speed and sound your horn

Continue driving at the same speed and flash your headlights

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Stop and move the ball onto the pavement

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Slow down and be prepared to stopThis was the right answer

If a ball bounces out from the pavement, slow down and be ready to stop. Don't encourage anyone to step into the road to retrieve it, as other road users might not have seen the situation and may be unable to stop if someone steps into the road.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 204Highway Code rule · Expect children, older people and pedestrians hidden by works, bends, parked vehicles or a bus; slow and wait rather than signal them into danger.Rule 205Highway Code rule · Expect children, older people and pedestrians hidden by works, bends, parked vehicles or a bus; slow and wait rather than signal them into danger.Rule 206Highway Code rule · Expect children, older people and pedestrians hidden by works, bends, parked vehicles or a bus; slow and wait rather than signal them into danger.Rule 208Highway Code rule · Expect children, older people and pedestrians hidden by works, bends, parked vehicles or a bus; slow and wait rather than signal them into danger.

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