Parked Car Pulling Out
A parked vehicle changes from a potential hazard into a developing hazard.
Read the scene in stages
Decide for yourself when the situation first requires action, then compare with the explanation below.
A car is parked on the left. No lights are showing and nobody is visible inside.
Assessment: Potential hazard only. Keep observing.
As you approach, a driver appears in the seat and the right indicator begins flashing.
Assessment: The risk is increasing. Prepare to respond.
The front wheels turn out and the car begins moving into your lane.
Assessment: Developing hazard. You would need to reduce speed or alter position.
Key lesson
A parked vehicle changes from a potential hazard into a developing hazard. The goal is not to wait for danger to become unavoidable. High scores come from recognising the developing stage early enough to take safe action.