Question 730 in the bank

What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

A road descending and curving between rocky hills toward a sea, with a dashed white line in the middle, yellow lines at the edges, brown signs on the left and a guardrail on the right.
  1. It allows the driver to engage in other activities while driving straight.
  2. Correct answer: It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.
  3. There are no advantages in looking far ahead. The important thing is what’s happening close to the vehicle.
  4. It has no advantages. Only looking to the sides assists the driver.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.

Looking far ahead gives the driver time to spot bends, descents, obstacles and other road users early, and to adjust speed and lane position in good time. This avoids sudden braking and surprises. It does not mean you may do other things while driving, and you must still watch the area close to the vehicle and to the sides.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).