Revision question · Band 4 publications, instructional techniques

You're following a large vehicle, approaching a crossroads. The driver of the vehicle signals to turn left. What advice would you give to your pupil?

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Overtake if you can leave plenty of room

Overtake only if there are no oncoming vehicles

Don't overtake until the vehicle begins to turn

Don't overtake when you're approaching a junction

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Don't overtake when you're approaching a junctionThis was the right answer

Overtaking on the approach to a junction is fraught with danger and shouldn't be attempted. Particular guidance needs to be given about the unusual course a large goods vehicle may need to take in order to negotiate the junction safely.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 162Highway Code rule · Do not overtake at a junction or without a complete view past a long vehicle.Rule 166Highway Code rule · Do not overtake at a junction or without a complete view past a long vehicle.

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