Revision question · Other road users

You're at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why should you check your right-hand mirror just before turning?

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To look for pedestrians about to cross

To check for overtaking vehicles

To make sure the side road is clear

To check for emerging traffic

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To check for overtaking vehiclesThis was the right answer

Always check your right-hand mirror and blind spot just before you make a right turn, as another vehicle could be overtaking you. Motorcyclists often filter along the outside of traffic queues. Keep checking all your mirrors while you're waiting to turn, because situations behind you can change quickly.

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Rule 161Highway Code rule · Before a right turn, check for someone overtaking on the right, including the blind spot; a mirror alone may not show them.Rule 179Highway Code rule · Before a right turn, check for someone overtaking on the right, including the blind spot; a mirror alone may not show them.Rule 211Highway Code rule · Before a right turn, check for someone overtaking on the right, including the blind spot; a mirror alone may not show them.

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