Question 878 in the bank

The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

View through a windshield: a silver SUV marked 1 on the street ahead beside a parked red car and beige car; dashboard marked 2.
  1. Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
  2. Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
  3. Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
  4. Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down and prepare to stop (2).

A vehicle reversing out of a parking space is making a risky manoeuvre, and its driver may not see you. Slow down and be ready to stop until its intentions are clear. Honking and flashing do not guarantee the driver notices you, and swerving into the opposite lane creates a new danger from oncoming traffic. Defensive driving means anticipating others' mistakes and keeping a safety margin.

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