interesting document...
11. Definition clarification: ‘Off siding’ = the crossing of the centre line/hazard
line, (or in the absence of such lines, the centre of the carriageway) in order to extend a view.
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Off-siding (to extend view) – two-way carriageway clarification:
Experience is showing that this is causing Candidates to put themselves in danger. The IAM actively discourages this practice and it is therefore not acceptable on test.
12. Set of open bends – straight-lining/trimming clarification:
Trimming or straight-lining a set of open bends whilst acceptable on test must not be carried out if there is a risk of conflict with other road users or where it will inconvenience, confuse or cause alarm or distress, to others.
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unless I am mis-reading this...
how do you straight-line a set of open bends (which is acceptable)
while not being allowed to off-side a two-way carriageway (which is prohibited)
unless you can only straight-line country roads which are single-carriageway
also - how do you overtake without being able to off-side to extend view?
I assumed that they don't want you off-siding on entry to a bend to extend view - which wouldn't conflict with overtaking generally - but does conflict with straight-lining open bends... unless the argument is that as they are open you aren't extending your view!
so you can off-side if it doesn't extend view (help you) but not if it does!
?!
Alasdair