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Revision question · Band 1 road procedure
You're driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?
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Slow down and let the vehicle turn
Drive on, keeping to the left
Overtake it on the right
Hold your speed and sound your horn
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Slow down and let the vehicle turnThis was the right answer
Large, long vehicles need extra room when making turns at junctions. They may move out to the right in order to make a left turn. Keep well back and don't attempt to pass on the left.
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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.