You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:
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Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.
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A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.
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Explanation
When driving between oncoming traffic and parked vehicles, it’s safest to keep equal space on both sides by steering a middle course. This gives you room to react to sudden situations, such as a car door opening from the parked vehicles or an oncoming vehicle drifting slightly toward your lane. However, if one side is clearly more dangerous, like when a large truck is approaching, it’s best to allow extra space on that side.
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