Revision question · Other road users

You're approaching a roundabout. You see a cyclist signal right. Why do they keep to the left?

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It's a quicker route for a cyclist

They're going to turn left

They may choose this permitted position for safety while continuing around

The Highway Code doesn't apply to cyclists

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They may choose this permitted position for safety while continuing aroundThis was the right answer

Rule 186 permits cyclists to remain in the left-hand lane while continuing around a roundabout and signalling right. It may suit their safety needs; no lane is universally safest in every layout. Give room and do not cut across.

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Rule 186Highway Code rule · The inspected cyclist signals right from the left. That can be a deliberate permitted route, not a failure to reach the supposedly correct lane.

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