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Difficulty: MediumJunctions and Intersections

At a crossroads where both you and an oncoming vehicle are signalling to turn right, you choose to turn offside to offside (right side to right side). What is the primary safety benefit of turning offside to offside?

  1. A
    It eliminates the need to check your blind spots before completing the turn.
  2. It provides a clearer, unobstructed view of oncoming traffic approaching behind the turning vehicle.Answer
  3. C
    It allows you to focus exclusively on the turning car ahead rather than scanning for other road users.
  4. D
    It grants you priority over all other vehicles if the oncoming driver flashes their headlights.

Answer

It provides a clearer, unobstructed view of oncoming traffic approaching behind the turning vehicle.
According to the Highway Code (Rule 181), turning offside to offside (passing behind each other's right side) is generally safer because neither turning vehicle blocks the other driver's view of oncoming traffic traveling straight through the junction.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the junction configuration and manoeuvre
Two opposing vehicles at a crossroads are both planning to turn right across each other's path.
Recognising the relative positioning determines the turning options available under Highway Code Rule 181.
2
Evaluate the visibility implications of turning offside to offside versus nearside to nearside
Passing offside to offside positions your vehicle behind the other turning car, keeping your sightline down the oncoming lane completely open.
When passing nearside to nearside, the other turning vehicle often blocks your view of oncoming through traffic, creating a significant blind hazard.
3
Select the option that correctly describes this sightline and visibility advantage
Turning offside to offside maintains an unobstructed view of oncoming vehicles.
Clear observation is essential to judge when it is safe to cross oncoming traffic lanes.

Key Concept

Highway Code Rule 181 - Right turns at crossroads and positioning for optimal visibility
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Junctions and Intersections

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