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You're turning right onto a dual carriageway from a side road. What should you do if your vehicle is too long for the gap in the central reservation?

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Move forward and wait in the middle

Wait until it's clear in both directions

Move out, blocking traffic from the right

Edge out slowly so other traffic will see you

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Wait until it's clear in both directionsThis was the right answer

When turning right onto a dual carriageway, don't stop in the gap in the central reservation unless your vehicle will fit in the gap without any overhang. When it's busy, consider turning left and using a roundabout further up the road so you don't have to cross the central reservation.

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Rule 173Highway Code rule · If the reservation cannot shelter the complete vehicle, wait for a gap in both carriageways rather than blocking one direction.

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