Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. What should you do just before you change lane?

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Sound the horn

Change down to first gear

Give a 'slowing down' arm signal

Look for motorcyclists filtering through the traffic

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Look for motorcyclists filtering through the trafficThis was the right answer

Before you change lane in a traffic queue, look for motorcyclists who may be filtering between the lanes of traffic. Make sure you look properly, as a motorcycle is small and easy to overlook.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 211Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and cycles are small, can be hidden and may alter course for surface hazards; make a deliberate check and allow room.Rule 212Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and cycles are small, can be hidden and may alter course for surface hazards; make a deliberate check and allow room.Rule 213Highway Code rule · Motorcycles and cycles are small, can be hidden and may alter course for surface hazards; make a deliberate check and allow room.

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