Which driver should give way?

Explanation

The driver moving off from the kerb. The silver car is standing at the kerb and signalling its intention to pull out, while the yellow car is already travelling on the carriageway, its path curving towards the kerb to stop. The rule: a driver starting from rest must give way to all vehicles in motion, and although the yellow car intends to stop, it is still part of the traffic flow and has not lost that status. The stationary car has full visibility and loses nothing by waiting, whereas a moving car forced to brake suddenly risks skidding and being hit from behind. The trap is thinking that a car about to stop is no longer a factor — while its wheels turn, it is moving.

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