Question 982 in the bank

Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

A white car on a two-lane rural road curving right, driving near the dashed centre line, with yellow edge lines, a guardrail and arrow signs ahead.
  1. Correct answer: The driver is not keeping to the extreme right of the road.
  2. The driver is keeping away from the “hard shoulders” and through this prevents unnecessary risk while in distress.
  3. The driver of the white vehicle is driving correctly on the middle of the roadway.
  4. The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: The driver is not keeping to the extreme right of the road.

Drivers must keep to the right side of the road, as close as practical to the right edge, especially on a two-way road and around bends. A car riding near the centre line or in the middle of the road reduces the space between it and oncoming traffic, which can lead to a head-on collision, one of the most serious crash types. Staying away from the shoulder does not prevent danger; it creates more.

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