You should be anticipating hidden hazards around the bend, especially pedestrians or other road users in the road that you cannot yet see.

Core danger

Because you cannot see around the left-hand bend, the main danger is that there may be pedestrians walking towards you in the carriageway, as there is no pavement. There could also be an oncoming vehicle or a cyclist partly in your lane, still hidden from view until you are much closer.

Why this bend is risky

  • Limited visibility means you have very little time to react to anything in the road once it comes into view.
  • On narrow roads without a centre line, traffic from both directions may be using more of the road width, increasing the risk of meeting a vehicle near the middle of the road.
  • Where no pavement exists, pedestrians are advised to walk facing the traffic, so you are likely to meet them on your side of the road just beyond the blind section of the bend.

How you should respond

  • Slow down before the bend so that you can stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear.
  • Keep a safe road position, avoiding the centre of the road so you have more space if an oncoming vehicle cuts the corner.
  • Be prepared to meet pedestrians, cyclists, or an oncoming vehicle in the middle of the road as soon as you turn in.

For a typical theory-test style question with this image, the best single answer is:
“Pedestrians walking towards you in the road around the bend.”

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