Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

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Adjust your interior mirror

Flash your headlights

Steer over to the left

Check for overtaking traffic

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Check for overtaking trafficThis was the right answer

Always use the Mirrors - Signal - Manoeuvre routine before turning at junctions. Just before turning right, make a final check for any traffic that may be overtaking you on your right, as the driver or rider may not have seen your signal.

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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