Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're travelling in the wrong direction?

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Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road

Make a U-turn in the main road

Drive on to the next mini-roundabout and make a U-turn

Turn around in a side road

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If you're driving along a main road and find you need to turn around and drive in the opposite direction, you'll have to find a safe place to turn. Don't attempt to turn around on the main road but find a quiet side road. Choose a place where you won't obstruct an entrance or exit. Look out for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, as well as other traffic.

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Rule 159Highway Code rule · Choose a quiet legal place for a turn, check all around and do not turn across a busy main-road flow.Rule 201Highway Code rule · Choose a quiet legal place for a turn, check all around and do not turn across a busy main-road flow.

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