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Difficulty: MediumJunctions and Intersections

As you follow a long articulated lorry approaching a tight left-hand junction, the lorry indicates left but swings out towards the right before turning. What should you do?

  1. A
    Overtake on the left-hand side where road space has opened up
  2. Stay well back and wait for the lorry to complete its turnAnswer
  3. C
    Pull up tightly behind the lorry's trailer to maintain your position
  4. D
    Flash your headlights to warn the lorry driver that you intend to pass on the right

Answer

Stay well back and wait for the lorry to complete its turn safely.
Long articulated vehicles need extra road space to navigate tight corners. When turning left, the cab may swing out towards the right so that the rear trailer wheels do not mount the pavement or strike street furniture. Drivers behind must hold back, remain patient, and give the vehicle sufficient room to complete the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recognise the vehicle's indicator signal and physical dimensions
Identify that the lorry is preparing to turn left into a restricted junction.
Large vehicles require significant room and often swing out in the opposite direction to clear the kerb with their rear wheels.
2
Assess the swept path and blind spots of the long vehicle
Determine that moving into the gap on the nearside or overtaking on the offside presents a severe hazard.
The trailer cuts across the nearside road space during the turn and the driver cannot see into close blind spots.
3
Hold back at a safe following distance
Allow the lorry full use of the road until the manoeuvre is finished.
Maintaining distance ensures safety, visibility, and smooth traffic flow according to the Highway Code.

Key Concept

Giving adequate clearance and observing the turning path of large goods vehicles at junctions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Junctions and Intersections

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