You are driving in lane 1 of a road with two lanes each way in a school zone. Truck A is stopped at the edge of lane 2 ahead, and a child is on the sidewalk beside it. Which TWO are the safest actions? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is going straight in lane 1
- School zone (speed limit 30 km/h)
- Truck A stopped at the edge of lane 2 ahead
- A child on the sidewalk beside the truck
A large vehicle such as the stopped truck (A) hides children on the sidewalk beside it and delays your noticing them. Along with the school zone speed limit (Article 12(1) of the Road Traffic Act), consider whether crossing the centerline to avoid the truck fits the keep-right rule (Article 13(3)).
Answer: ①, ⑤
Explanation
In a school zone you must keep within the 30 km/h limit and pay attention to children's safety (Road Traffic Act Article 12(1) and (3)). The stopped truck can hide the child until the last moment, so the safe choice is to drive slowly and be ready to stop (Article 48(1)). Crossing the centerline into the opposite lane breaks the rule of keeping to the right of the center (Article 13(3)), and keeping your speed or honking continuously does not reduce the danger.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제12조 제1항·제3항, 제13조 제3항, 제48조 제1항