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What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?

  1. A.Maintain position and expect the other vehicle to move over.
  2. B.Position your vehicle along the middle of the road to encourage the other driver to pull in.
  3. C.Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between their vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding.
  4. D.Maintain road position and speed. Then flash the vehicles lights to alert the other driver to your presence.
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Correct answer: C. Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between their vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding.

You should always be prepared to react to hazards ahead. When you meet a vehicle coming against you on a narrow road, you should show consideration and slow down to a appropriate speed so that the two vehicles can pass each other safely.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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