To enable Mike to follow the kerb, the council has specified that the road sweeper be a left-hand drive vehicle. Under what circumstances would this be a disadvantage to the driver?

Explanation: • When driving at night: No, this would make little difference.
• When reversing: No, this would make no difference.
• When double-manned: No, the presence of another driver in the passenger (off-side) seat may be seen as a slight advantage as they may be able to see further around a vehicle in front.
• When overtaking: Yes, because the driver would not have such a clear view around any vehicle in front.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Risk Factors