Revision question · Other road users

You're turning right from a main road into a side road. There's no oncoming traffic. What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

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Turn in because the pedestrians are safe on the pavement

Wave at the pedestrians, inviting them to cross the road

Wait and give way to the pedestrians

Sound your horn to alert the pedestrians to your presence

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Wait and give way to the pedestriansThis was the right answer

You should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road into which or from which you're turning. Be patient if they're cautious and take their time checking that it’s safe before they step into the road.

Reviewed reading for this question

Rule 206Highway Code rule · Current priority includes people waiting to cross the side road as well as those already crossing; do not wave them across.Rule 170Highway Code rule · Current priority includes people waiting to cross the side road as well as those already crossing; do not wave them across.

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