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Hazards and alertnessQuestion 263 of 424

What should you do at the start and end of a contraflow system?

  1. Speed up to pass quickly
  2. Move closer to the oncoming traffic
  3. Stay in the same gap you had before
  4. Slow down and leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front
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Correct answer: Slow down and leave a bigger gap to the vehicle in front

Changes in the camber of the road can affect your vehicle's stability. Slow down and increase the gap.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307), Rule 290

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026