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Difficulty: EasyLane Discipline and Positioning

You are driving along a single carriageway and intend to turn right into a side road that has a marked central right-turn filter lane. Arrange the following driver actions in the correct sequential order.

  1. 1Check your interior mirror and right-hand door mirror for following and overtaking traffic.
  2. 2Signal right in good time to communicate your intentions clearly to other road users.
  3. 3Guide your vehicle smoothly into the dedicated central right-turn filter lane.
  4. 4Wait safely in the filter lane until a suitable gap appears in oncoming traffic before completing the turn.

Answer

First check interior and right door mirrors, signal right in good time, guide the vehicle smoothly into the central filter lane, and wait safely for a gap in oncoming traffic before completing the turn.
Correct lane discipline and positioning follows the standard Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSPSL) routine. First, check mirrors to assess traffic behind and offside. Second, signal right in good time to communicate your intention. Third, position your vehicle smoothly into the dedicated right-turn filter lane so through traffic can proceed. Finally, wait in the filter lane until oncoming traffic has cleared before making the turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Check the interior and offside door mirrors.
Assesses the speed and proximity of traffic behind, particularly overtaking vehicles or motorcyclists.
The Highway Code requires the Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSPSL) routine before changing direction or position.
2
Apply the right-turn indicator.
Gives clear notice of your intention to move into the central turning lane.
Signalling in good time allows other road users to anticipate your lane change.
3
Steer into the designated right-turn filter lane.
Moves the vehicle into the central holding pocket, allowing through traffic to continue on the left.
Correct positioning keeps the main carriageway clear and prevents traffic congestion.
4
Hold position and wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic.
Allows oncoming traffic with priority to pass safely before you cross their lane.
Vehicles turning right across oncoming traffic must give priority unless instructed otherwise by priority signals.

Key Concept

Applying the Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSPSL) routine for safe positioning into dedicated turning lanes
Estimated Time:45s
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Lane Discipline and Positioning

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