Alertness
While driving through a housing area, you notice movement at the edge of your vision near some parked cars. What should you do?
- Ignore it and keep looking straight ahead
- Speed up to pass the spot quickly
- Be ready to slow or stop, as a child or animal may run outCorrect
- Sound your horn continuously
Why?
Movement caught at the edge of your vision is an early warning of a possible hazard such as a child chasing a ball. Rule 146 of The Highway Code says you should drive defensively, anticipating what might happen and being prepared to react to developing situations.
Highway Code rule 146