Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your offside mirror just before turning?

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To look for pedestrians about to cross

To check for emerging traffic

To make sure the side road is clear

To check for overtaking vehicles

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To check for overtaking vehiclesThis was the right answer

In queuing traffic, motorcyclists and cyclists often filter past the stationary vehicles. Before you turn right in a traffic queue, check your mirrors for passing vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are smaller than other vehicles and can be difficult to see, so look for them before turning.

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Rule 161Highway Code rule · Effective observation includes mirrors, blind areas and a final check for overtaking or pillar-hidden road users.Rule 170Highway Code rule · Effective observation includes mirrors, blind areas and a final check for overtaking or pillar-hidden road users.Rule 180Highway Code rule · Effective observation includes mirrors, blind areas and a final check for overtaking or pillar-hidden road users.

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