You are heading toward an intersection in lane 2 on a green light. Car A ahead is driving slowly across both lanes 1 and 2 without a turn signal. Which TWO are the safest actions? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is in lane 2, going straight
- Green light ahead
- Car A ahead is driving slowly across lanes 1 and 2 without a signal
On a road with lanes you must drive within a lane, so the vehicle ahead straddling two lanes is in the wrong (Article 14(2) of the Road Traffic Act), but the bigger danger is not knowing where it will move. Be wary of the urge to overtake such a vehicle, especially overtaking inside an intersection (Article 22(3)).
Answer: ①, ④
Explanation
On a road with lanes, vehicles must keep within a lane (Road Traffic Act Article 14(2)), so car A straddling two lanes is wrong, and it is dangerous because you cannot tell where it will go. Slow down and keep a distance that lets you avoid it even if it moves suddenly (Article 19(1)), and be ready for it to change lanes or turn. Passing through the gap on its right or overtaking inside the intersection (Article 22(3)1), or tailgating and honking, is dangerous.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제14조 제2항, 제19조 제1항, 제22조 제3항 제1호