Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Hazards and alertnessQuestion 241 of 424

A driver pulls out in front of you at a junction. What should you do?

  1. Drive close behind to scare them
  2. Slow down and hold back to let them get clear
  3. Overtake them at once
  4. Sound your horn long
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Correct answer: Slow down and hold back to let them get clear

Give them room. Do not follow too closely.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 147

Practice hazards and alertness

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026