Question 971 in the bank

How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

A two-way road curving along a rocky mountain cliff, with a guardrail on the left and a black-and-white chevron board on the rock.
  1. Correct answer: Stay in low gear while keeping to the right.
  2. Turn on the high beam, because of the shadow on the roadway.
  3. Enter the curve carefully and increase speed when going downhill.
  4. Honk, because of the obstructed field of vision in the curve.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Stay in low gear while keeping to the right.

On a mountain road with a sharp curve and a rock face hiding what lies ahead, low gear helps control speed and lets the engine brake, especially downhill. Keeping to the right keeps you away from oncoming traffic that cannot be seen around the bend. Speeding up downhill is dangerous, and a shadow on the road is no reason to use high beams.

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