Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You intend to turn left at traffic lights. What should you do just before turning?

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Check your right-hand mirror

Move closer to the vehicle in front

Straddle the lanes

Check for cyclists on your left

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Check for cyclists on your leftThis was the right answer

In traffic, cyclists often filter past on the left of slow-moving queues or stationary vehicles. Before making a left turn, you should check your nearside and, if necessary, hold back until you can turn without cutting across a filtering cyclist.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule H3Highway Code rule · Do not overtake then turn across a rider; hold back and let cyclists or mopeds clear the junction or roundabout path.Rule 182Highway Code rule · Do not overtake then turn across a rider; hold back and let cyclists or mopeds clear the junction or roundabout path.Rule 186Highway Code rule · Do not overtake then turn across a rider; hold back and let cyclists or mopeds clear the junction or roundabout path.

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