Revision question · Alertness

You're riding a motorcycle that's towing a trailer. What should you do before turning right onto a dual carriageway?

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Stop, and then select a very low gear

Position in the left gutter of the side road

Assess the width of the central reservation

Check that there's enough room for vehicles behind you

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Before emerging right onto a dual carriageway, make sure that the central reservation is wide enough to protect both your motorcycle and its trailer. If it isn't, you should treat it as one road and check that it’s clear in both directions before pulling out.

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Rule 173Highway Code rule · The central reservation must shelter both motorcycle and trailer; otherwise cross both carriageways only when both are clear.

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