Revision question · Rules of the road

You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic?

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Wait in the box junction if your exit is clear

Wait before the junction until it's clear of all traffic

Drive on; you can't turn right at a box junction

Drive slowly into the box junction when signalled by oncoming traffic

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Wait in the box junction if your exit is clearThis was the right answer

You can wait in the box junction as long as your exit is clear. At some point there'll be a gap in the oncoming traffic, or the traffic lights will change, allowing you to proceed.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 174Highway Code rule · The actual box-junction photo and both text variants require a clear exit; right-turn waiting is limited to the stated obstruction.

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