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You're following a cyclist. What should you do if you wish to turn left a short distance ahead?
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Overtake the cyclist before the junction
Pull alongside the cyclist and stay level until after the junction
Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junction
Go around the cyclist on the junction
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Hold back until the cyclist has passed the junctionThis was the right answer
Make allowances for cyclists. Allow them plenty of room, and be aware that they also have to deal with hazards. They might swerve or change direction suddenly to avoid uneven road surfaces.
Reviewed reading for this question
Rule 182Highway Code rule · Do not cut across a moped or cycle going ahead. The original cyclist photograph shows the rider before the junction, not permission to squeeze past.Rule 183Highway Code rule · Do not cut across a moped or cycle going ahead. The original cyclist photograph shows the rider before the junction, not permission to squeeze past.Rule 211Highway Code rule · Do not cut across a moped or cycle going ahead. The original cyclist photograph shows the rider before the junction, not permission to squeeze past.