Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

What should you do if you're driving behind a cyclist who's giving a right turn signal?

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Overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction

Flash your headlights at the cyclist

Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn

Squeeze past the cyclist on the left-hand side

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Slow down and allow the cyclist to turnThis was the right answer

Keep well back and allow the cyclist room to take up the correct position for the turn. Don't get too close behind or try to squeeze past.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule H3Highway Code rule · Hold back from a cyclist signalling right and do not turn or squeeze across the rider’s path.Rule 182Highway Code rule · Hold back from a cyclist signalling right and do not turn or squeeze across the rider’s path.

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