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Revision question · Band 1 road procedure
You're following a long vehicle. What should you do if it approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right?
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Get closer, then pass the vehicle quickly
Stay well back and give the vehicle room
Assume the vehicle is actually turning right
Overtake as the vehicle starts to slow down
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Stay well back and give the vehicle roomThis was the right answer
A long vehicle, such as a lorry, a coach or a vehicle towing a trailer, may swing out to the right as it approaches a left turn. This allows the rear wheels to clear the kerb. Don't try to filter through if you see a gap on the nearside.
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Rule 221Highway Code rule · The original long-vehicle illustrations were inspected. Hold back from the swept path and allow the vehicle the space and momentum needed to turn.Rule 222Highway Code rule · The original long-vehicle illustrations were inspected. Hold back from the swept path and allow the vehicle the space and momentum needed to turn.