Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving down a steep hill on a two-way road. A car is parked ahead on the other side of the road. What should you do if a lorry coming uphill is going to arrive at the parked car at the same time as you?

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Keep going, because you have the priority

Consider slowing down and giving way

Speed up and get past quickly

Pull over on the right behind the parked car

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Consider slowing down and giving wayThis was the right answer

Large vehicles take time to get moving, especially on an uphill gradient. You should keep this in mind and give way, if you can do so safely, so that they can maintain momentum up the hill.

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Rule 221Highway Code rule · The original long-vehicle illustrations were inspected. Hold back from the swept path and allow the vehicle the space and momentum needed to turn.Rule 222Highway Code rule · The original long-vehicle illustrations were inspected. Hold back from the swept path and allow the vehicle the space and momentum needed to turn.

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