Revision question · Vulnerable road users

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

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Cancel your right-turn signal

Select first gear

Check for traffic overtaking on your right

Stop and set the parking brake

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Check for traffic overtaking on your rightThis was the right answer

In some circumstances, your indicators may be difficult to see and another road user may not realise you're about to turn. A final check in your mirror and blind spot can help you to see an overtaking vehicle, so that you can avoid turning across their path.

Reviewed reading for this question

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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