Question 896 in the bank

In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

A city street. A white SUV sticks out from a parking space by the sidewalk on the left. A light-coloured car is to its right and further ahead along the road. A truck approaches from a distance. Parked cars stand by a red-and-white curb on the right.
  1. Correct answer: Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.
  2. Stop his vehicle and allow the other vehicle to continue driving.
  3. Continue driving and ignore the other exiting vehicle, because the truck has right of passage.
  4. Continue driving while honking continuously to alert about an approaching truck.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.

When it is unclear how the drivers ahead will behave, the truck driver should slow down, if necessary to a stop, and verify that they are driving safely. That way the truck can stop in time if the vehicle coming out of the parking space keeps moving. Having the right of way does not remove the duty to prevent an accident, and honking does not replace slowing down and being careful.

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