Revision question · Other road users

You wish to turn left into a side road. What should you do if there's a cyclist in front as you approach the junction?

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Overtake the cyclist before the junction

Wait until the cyclist has passed the junction

Sound your horn to warn the cyclist to wait

Drive alongside and watch the cyclist in your mirrors

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Wait until the cyclist has passed the junctionThis was the right answer

Stay back and allow the cyclist to proceed. You mustn't cut across in front of them. Also be aware of any cyclists who may try to pass on your left as you slow for the turn.

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.

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