You’re travelling along a residential street. There are parked vehicles on the left-hand side. Why should you keep your speed down?

Explanation: Travel slowly and carefully near parked vehicles. Beware of

• vehicles pulling out, especially bicycles and motorcycles
• pedestrians, especially children, who may run out from between cars
• drivers opening their doors.

Category: Rules of the road

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 10, Highway Code: Rule 152