Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do just before turning right from a main road into a side road?

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Cancel your right turn signal

Select first gear

Check for traffic overtaking on your right

Stop and apply the parking brake

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Check for traffic overtaking on your rightThis was the right answer

Motorcyclists often filter through slow-moving traffic. If you intend to turn right, your signal may be obscured by other vehicles. A check into your blind area before turning is necessary to avoid making a turn at the moment an overtaking vehicle is alongside.

Reviewed reading for this question

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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