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Difficulty: EasyConsideration for Vulnerable Road Users

You intend to turn left from a main road into a side road. As you approach the junction, you notice a pedestrian waiting to cross the mouth of the side street. Arrange the following driver actions in the correct chronological sequence from first to last.

  1. 1Check your interior and left door mirrors, and signal left in good time.
  2. 2Reduce your speed smoothly and bring the vehicle to a halt before the turn.
  3. 3Wait patiently while the pedestrian crosses the carriageway completely.
  4. 4Check your blind spot and proceed smoothly into the side road when clear.

Answer

Check mirrors and signal left in good time, reduce speed smoothly and halt before the turn, wait patiently while the pedestrian crosses completely, then check blind spots and complete the turn into the side road.
Under Rule H2 of the Highway Code (Hierarchy of Road Users), when turning into a side road, drivers must give way to pedestrians who are crossing or waiting to cross. The correct sequence follows standard defensive driving: check mirrors and signal intention first, slow down and yield before turning, wait patiently until the pedestrian has safely cleared the carriageway, and finally check blind spots before proceeding.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Perform the Mirrors-Signal routine before beginning any manoeuvre.
Following traffic is clearly warned of your intention to slow down and turn.
Safety requires early observation and communication before changing speed or direction.
2
Slow down smoothly to give way at the junction mouth.
The car comes to a safe stop without encroaching on the pedestrian's crossing path.
Rule H2 of the Highway Code states that drivers should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which they are turning.
3
Remain stationary and allow the pedestrian to reach the opposite pavement.
The vulnerable road user crosses safely and without anxiety.
Good driving attitude requires patience and avoiding any intimidating actions such as waving, revving the engine, or nudging forward.
4
Check mirrors, blind spots, and the road ahead before accelerating into the side road.
The turn is completed safely.
A final check ensures no cyclists or other hazards have appeared while you were stationary.

Key Concept

Highway Code Hierarchy of Road Users (Rule H2) and junction priority for pedestrians.
Estimated Time:45s
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