Revision question · Other road users

You're driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if you notice a ball bouncing 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 for children

Stop and wave the children across to fetch their ball

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Slow down and be prepared to stop for childrenThis was the right answer

Beware of children playing in the street and running out into the road. If a ball bounces out from the pavement, slow down and stop if necessary. Don't encourage anyone to fetch the ball from the road. Other road users might not see your signal and you might lead a child into danger.

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Rule 205Highway Code rule · A ball or bicycle wheel between parked vehicles is a concrete clue; the original ball photograph was inspected.Rule 206Highway Code rule · A ball or bicycle wheel between parked vehicles is a concrete clue; the original ball photograph was inspected.

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