Hazard and Risk Perception
On a narrow country road, you approach a sharp bend. What is the primary hazard to anticipate?
- ○Ice on the road
- ✓An oncoming vehicle or slow-moving agricultural vehicle on your side of the road
- ○Overtaking by the vehicle behind you
- ○Speed cameras around the bend
Correct answer
An oncoming vehicle or slow-moving agricultural vehicle on your side of the road
Narrow country roads often have blind bends where oncoming traffic or large slow-moving farm vehicles may appear suddenly or occupy more than their lane width.
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