Revision question · Vulnerable road users

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

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They may be overtaking on your left

They may be following you closely

They may be emerging from the side road

They may be overtaking on your right

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They may be overtaking on your rightThis was the right answer

Never attempt to change direction to the right without first checking your right-hand mirror and blind spot. A motorcyclist might not have seen your signal and could be hidden by other traffic. This observation should become a matter of routine.

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Rule 180Highway Code rule · A final right mirror and blind-spot check can reveal a filtering or overtaking motorcycle before the turn.Rule 211Highway Code rule · A final right mirror and blind-spot check can reveal a filtering or overtaking motorcycle before the turn.

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