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What should the driver do when there is a sharp dip in the road ahead?

  1. Increase speed and make progress through the dip.
  2. Pull in, stop and switch on hazard warning lights.
  3. Correct answerReduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead.
  4. Move to the centre of the road in order to avoid any vehicles that might be parked on the left.

Explanation

As you approach a sharp dip in the road, you should be aware that there might be hidden dangers ahead. For example, there might be pedestrians, cyclists or other approaching traffic, or the road could be flooded in the dip. You should always read the road ahead and be prepared to react to changing traffic situations : you might need to reduce your speed and drive with extra care.

Read in Chinese

当前方道路有急剧下坡时,司机应该怎么做?

  1. 提高速度并在低谷中取得进展。
  2. 靠边停车,打开危险警告灯。
  3. 减速,靠左行驶,注意前方危险。
  4. 移到道路中央,以避免左侧可能停放的车辆。

当你接近路上的急坡时,应注意前方可能存在隐藏的危险。例如,可能有行人、骑自行车的人或其他来车,或者路面在低洼处可能被淹。你应始终观察前方道路,并准备好应对变化的交通状况:你可能需要降低车速并更加小心驾驶。

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