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Difficulty: MediumJunctions and Intersections

You are waiting at a crossroads to turn right, and an oncoming vehicle is also indicating to turn right. If both of you decide to turn nearside to nearside (passing in front of each other), what is the main hazard you must anticipate before turning?

  1. A
    You must wait for the oncoming driver to flash their headlights before you begin the turn
  2. Your view of oncoming traffic travelling straight ahead may be obscured by the other vehicleAnswer
  3. C
    You only need to concentrate on the turning vehicle directly opposite rather than checking for other traffic
  4. D
    You can move off without checking your blind spot because right of way is automatically established

Answer

Your view of oncoming traffic travelling straight ahead may be obscured by the other vehicle
When turning nearside to nearside at a crossroads, you pass in front of the oncoming turning vehicle. While often practical, the other vehicle can block your line of sight, making it difficult to see oncoming traffic that is travelling straight ahead behind it. You must ensure the path is entirely clear before completing your turn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the junction configuration and positioning relative to the oncoming turning vehicle.
Recognise that turning nearside to nearside positions both vehicles front-to-front.
Highway Code Rule 181 outlines turning methods at crossroads and highlights the hazards of each configuration.
2
Identify the sightline limitations caused by the oncoming vehicle's body.
Realise that vehicles approaching straight ahead in the oncoming lane can be hidden behind the turning vehicle.
Vehicles proceeding straight have priority over vehicles turning right across their path.
3
Select the option that correctly identifies this sightline hazard.
Confirmed that the primary danger is obscured oncoming traffic continuing straight ahead.
Careful observation and controlled creeping forward are essential before committing to the turn.

Key Concept

Highway Code Rule 181: Turning right at crossroads and managing obscured view hazards when turning nearside to nearside.
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Junctions and Intersections

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