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What should the driver do when approaching a humpbacked hill?

  1. A.The driver should reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead.
  2. B.The driver should increase speed and make progress over the humpbacked hill.
  3. C.The driver should move to the centre in order to avoid vehicles that may be parked on the left.
  4. D.The driver should maintain normal speed and road position.
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Correct answer: A. The driver should reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead.

As you approach a humpbacked bridge or hill, you should be aware that there might be hidden dangers ahead : for example, overtaking traffic coming towards you. You should always read the road ahead and be prepared to react to changing traffic situations such as this.

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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