Revision question · Other types of vehicle

You're following a large vehicle as it approaches a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals to turn left?

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Overtake if you can leave plenty of room

Overtake if there are no oncoming vehicles

Wait for the driver to cancel their signal

Wait for the vehicle to finish turning

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Wait for the vehicle to finish turningThis was the right answer

Hold back and wait until the vehicle has turned before proceeding. Don't overtake, because the vehicle turning left could hide another vehicle emerging from the same junction.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 167Highway Code rule · Do not pass a turning large vehicle at a junction; it can conceal emerging traffic as well as occupy extra space.Rule 221Highway Code rule · Do not pass a turning large vehicle at a junction; it can conceal emerging traffic as well as occupy extra space.

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