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There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should a driver do?

  1. A.Reduce speed and try to avoid the pools of water so as not to splash the pedestrians.
  2. B.Brake suddenly as you approach the pools of water.
  3. C.Sound the horn as a warning to the pedestrians and continue on.
  4. D.Flash the headlights as a warning to the pedestrians.
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Correct answer: A. Reduce speed and try to avoid the pools of water so as not to splash the pedestrians.

During wet conditions, you should be aware that surface water can affect the stability of your vehicle. This is particularly so where the water lies in pools. As you drive through surface water, you should show consideration to pedestrians and cyclists and try not to splash them as you pass.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 804 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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