Revision question · The driver

You're driving a lorry in a busy town. A driver pulls out in front of you and you have to brake hard. What should you do?

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Overtake as quickly as possible

Stay calm and accept the error

Flash your lights to show your annoyance

Sound your horn and speed up

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Stay calm and accept the errorThis was the right answer

Some drivers might emerge from a junction when it's not safe to do so. In this situation, understand that other drivers might make mistakes. Don't intimidate them by driving aggressively to teach them a lesson.

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Rule 147Highway Code rule · These ask about accepting mistakes, slowing for a vehicle that pulls out, and stopping to calm down instead of retaliation.

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