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What should the driver do when approaching this situation?
- A.The driver should maintain current speed and reduce distance from the silver car.
- B.The driver should be prepared for the vehicle in front to increase speed.
- C.The driver may overtake the car and the girl as the road is marked with a broken white line.
- D.Reduce speed and remain ready to brake since the girl on the footpath could suddenly cross the road.
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Correct answer: D. Reduce speed and remain ready to brake since the girl on the footpath could suddenly cross the road.
It is often difficult to predict other road users behaviour. You should be prepared in case the pedestrian steps onto the road and the silver car stops suddenly.
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