Revision question · The driver

What should you do if a car driver makes a mistake that causes you to brake?

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Keep calm and don't retaliate

Overtake and sound your horn

Drive close behind and sound your horn

Flag the driver down and explain the mistake

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Keep calm and don't retaliateThis was the right answer

Sometimes other road users disobey the rules or make errors of judgement. Try to accept this calmly and learn from their mistakes.

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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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