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You are waiting to turn right into a side road. An oncoming bus is slowing down and indicating left to turn into the same road. What hazard should you be especially alert for before turning across the oncoming carriageway?

  1. A
    The bus driver signalling following traffic to stop and give way to you
  2. A motorcyclist travelling behind the bus who may be hidden from view and continuing straight aheadAnswer
  3. C
    A motorcyclist behind your vehicle being legally prohibited from filtering past on the left
  4. D
    Vehicles following the bus requiring shorter stopping distances if the road surface is wet

Answer

A motorcyclist travelling behind the bus who may be hidden from view and continuing straight ahead
Large vehicles such as buses and lorries can easily obscure smaller vehicles like motorcycles. When turning right across an oncoming lane, you must ensure that no hidden motorcyclist is travelling behind or alongside the turning vehicle before committing to the manoeuvre.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the visual obstruction created by the oncoming vehicle
You recognize that a large turning vehicle, such as a bus, blocks the view of oncoming traffic behind it.
Large vehicles create extensive blind zones on the carriageway that conceal smaller road users.
2
Anticipate hidden vulnerable road users before completing the turn
You hold your position until the oncoming lane behind the bus is clearly visible and safe to cross.
Motorcyclists travel faster and are narrower than cars, making them difficult to spot until the turning bus has fully cleared your line of sight.

Key Concept

Anticipating masked motorcyclists when turning right across oncoming traffic
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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