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You are driving on a narrow road when you see blue lights from an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. You decide to pull over and stop on a blind bend, leaving your car partly blocking the lane. How have you acted, according to the Highway Code?
Explanation
Highway Code Rule 242 states you MUST NOT leave your vehicle in a dangerous position or where it causes unnecessary obstruction. Even when making way for emergency vehicles, you should not stop on a blind bend or in a position that blocks the road or forces others into danger. You must choose a safe, legal place to pull over.
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