Revision question · Rules of the road

You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're driving in the wrong direction?

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Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road

Make a U-turn in the main road

Make a ‘three-point’ turn in the main road

Turn around in a side road

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Turn around in a side roadThis was the right answer

Don’t turn around in a busy street or reverse from a side road into a main road. Find a quiet side road and choose a place to turn around where you won’t obstruct an entrance or exit. Look out for pedestrians and cyclists as well as other traffic.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 200Highway Code rule · Use a quiet side road or a route around the block rather than turning around in the busy main road.

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