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What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manner?

  1. The driver should signal and go around to the right of the vehicle.
  2. Correct answerThe driver should stay well back in a safe position.
  3. The driver should drive close behind the vehicle with a view to overtaking.
  4. The driver should signal and go around to the left of the vehicle.

Explanation

You should always be prepared to react to hazards ahead. If the vehicle in front is moving from side to side, it may indicate that the driver is not paying full attention or that their driving is impaired by drink, drugs or tiredness. If you think the vehicle is a risk to the public safety, the matter should be reported to the Gardaí or to traffic watch (lo-call 1890 205 805), but not while driving.

Read in Chinese

当驾驶员跟在一辆以不安全方式在路上左右摇摆的车辆后面时,该怎么办?

  1. 司机应打信号并从车辆右侧绕过。
  2. 司机应保持安全距离。
  3. 司机应紧跟在车辆后面,以便超车。
  4. 司机应打信号并从车辆左侧绕行。

您应始终准备好应对前方的危险。如果前方车辆左右摇摆,可能表明司机没有完全注意或因饮酒、药物或疲劳而驾驶不当。如果您认为该车辆对公共安全构成风险,应向警察或交通监控(拨打1890 205 805)报告,但不要在驾驶时报告。

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