Rule 183: When turning keep as close to the left as is safe…

The rules either side

The Code reads in order, and each of these names the rule it goes to rather than saying only ‘next’.

Rule 182: Use your mirrors and give a left-turn signal well before you turn leftThe rule before this one Rule 184: On approaching a roundabout take notice and act on all the information available to youThe rule after this one

Road junctions

14 rules

The rules the Code files beside this one, in its order.

Rule 170: Take extra care at junctionsYou should watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians including powered wheelchairs/mobility scooter users…Rule 171: You MUST stop behind the line at a junction with a ‘Stop’ sign and a…solid white line across the road. Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move off.Rule 172: The approach to a junction may have a ‘Give Way’ sign or a triangle marked on the roadYou MUST give way to traffic on the main road when emerging from a junction with broken white lines across the road.Rule 173: Dual carriagewaysWhen crossing or turning right, first assess whether the central reservation is deep enough to protect the full length…Rule 174: Box junctionsThese have criss-cross yellow lines painted on the road (see ‘Road markings’).Rule 175: You MUST stop behind the white ‘Stop’ line across your side of the road…unless the light is green. If the amber light appears you may go on only if you have already crossed the stop line or…Rule 176: You MUST NOT move forward over the white line when the red light is showingOnly go forward when the traffic lights are green if there is room for you to clear the junction safely or you are…Rule 177: Green filter arrowThis indicates a filter lane only. Do not enter that lane unless you want to go in the direction of the arrow.Rule 178: Advanced stop linesSome signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cyclists to be positioned ahead of other traffic.Rule 179: Well before you turn right you should use your mirrors to make sure you…know the position and movement of traffic behind you give a right-turn signal take up a position just left of the…Rule 180: Wait until there is a safe gap between you and any oncoming vehicleWatch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and other road users.Rule 181: When turning right at crossroads where an oncoming vehicle is also turning rightthere is a choice of two methods turn right side to right side; keep the other vehicle on your right and turn behind…Rule 182: Use your mirrors and give a left-turn signal well before you turn leftDo not overtake just before you turn left and watch out for traffic coming up on your left before you make the turn…Rule 183: When turning keep as close to the left as is safe and practicable give…way to any vehicles using a bus lane, cycle lane, cycle track or tramway from either direction, including when they are…

Using the road

Rules 159 to 203

The other groups in this part of the Code, and the rest of it.

General rules3 rules Overtaking8 rules Road junctions14 rules Roundabouts7 rules Pedestrian crossings9 rules Reversing4 rules

All of Using the roadRules 159 to 203 on one page Road signs and markingsEvery sign this rule refers to, each one on a page you can link to.