Examkin

Question

Difficulty: MediumAwareness and Observation

You intend to turn right from a two-way main road into a side street. Arrange the following steps in the correct order to carry out the observation and driving routine safely.

  1. 1Check the interior mirror and the right exterior mirror to evaluate the speed and distance of following traffic.
  2. 2Signal your intention to turn right in good time to alert oncoming and following road users.
  3. 3Position your vehicle just to the left of the centre line while keeping your front wheels pointing straight ahead.
  4. 4Scan oncoming traffic for an adequate gap and check the mouth of the side road for crossing pedestrians and filtering cyclists.
  5. 5Turn smoothly into the side road once oncoming traffic is clear and your entry path is unobstructed.

Answer

The correct sequence begins with checking the interior and right door mirrors, followed by signalling right, positioning just to the left of the centre line with straight wheels, scanning oncoming traffic and junction hazards, and finally completing the turn across the opposing lane.
The correct sequence follows the standard UK Mirror–Signal–Manoeuvre (MSM) routine. Mirror checks must always precede signalling to evaluate traffic behind. Once signalled, positioning correctly near the centre line clarifies intentions. Prior to executing the turn, thorough observation of oncoming traffic and the target road entrance is required to give way appropriately to oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Check interior and right-side door mirrors.
Awareness of the presence, distance, and speed of vehicles behind you.
You must establish whether it is safe to slow down and signal without alarming or conflicting with following traffic or overtaking road users.
2
Apply the right-turn direction indicator in good time.
Clear communication to surrounding road users.
Gives oncoming drivers, following vehicles, and pedestrians adequate notice of your planned change in direction.
3
Adopt a road position just to the left of the centre line with the wheels pointing forward.
Optimal road placement and space management.
Allows traffic behind to pass on the left where space permits and ensures safety against rear-end shunts.
4
Scan oncoming traffic, cycle lanes, and the target side road entrance.
Accurate situational awareness of all potential moving and static hazards.
Identifies closing gaps in oncoming traffic, filtering two-wheeled vehicles, and pedestrians who have priority when crossing the junction.
5
Steer across the oncoming carriageway into the side road.
Safe completion of the right-turn manoeuvre.
Turning only takes place once an acceptable safety margin has been verified in all relevant observation zones.

Key Concept

Mirror–Signal–Manoeuvre (MSM) and Position–Speed–Look (PSL) routine for right-hand turns
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Rate this question

Topics

Awareness and Observation

More questions from this topic