You are driving on a dual carriageway and notice a large lorry ahead whose load appears to be shifting. The lorry driver shows no signs of awareness. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

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AOvertake quickly before the load falls
BSound your horn continuously until the driver reacts
CFlash your headlights repeatedly to alert the driver
DIncrease your following distance and be prepared to brake or change lane

✓ Correct answer: D. Increase your following distance and be prepared to brake or change lane The Highway Code advises drivers to anticipate hazards and increase following distance when a potential danger is identified ahead; overtaking or using the horn aggressively creates additional risk.

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