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Difficulty: MediumJunctions and Intersections

You are driving along a one-way street and intend to turn right at the junction into a two-way road. In what sequence should you carry out these driving actions?

  1. 1Check your interior mirror and right-hand exterior mirror.
  2. 2Signal right in good time to show your intention.
  3. 3Position your vehicle towards the right-hand side of the one-way street.
  4. 4Complete the turn by steering into the left-hand lane of the two-way road.

Answer

The correct sequence is: check interior and right-hand mirrors, signal right, position on the right-hand side of the one-way street, and complete the turn into the left-hand lane of the two-way road.
The driver must follow the MSPSL (Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed/Look) routine. Mirrors must be checked prior to signalling to confirm following traffic. Under Highway Code Rule 179, when turning right from a one-way street, the vehicle must position on the right-hand side. Finally, upon entering the new two-way road, the vehicle must enter the left-hand lane as required by Highway Code Rule 181.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Check interior and right-hand exterior door mirrors.
Driver establishes full awareness of following and overtaking road users.
The Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine requires observation before action to avoid misleading or endangering other road users.
2
Apply the right-turn indicator.
Surrounding traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians receive early warning of the planned turn.
Signalling must be done in good time before altering vehicle speed or lateral position.
3
Take up a position on the right-hand side of the one-way street.
The vehicle is correctly positioned for a right turn while freeing the left-hand side for continuing traffic.
Highway Code Rule 179 specifies that when turning right in a one-way street, drivers should move over to the right-hand side.
4
Steer into the left-hand lane of the newly joined two-way road.
The vehicle safely enters the correct side of the two-way carriageway.
Highway Code Rule 181 requires drivers entering a two-way road to keep to the left side immediately upon joining.

Key Concept

Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre routine and lane positioning when turning right from a one-way street into a two-way road
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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