You are driving along an urban road and intend to turn left into an upcoming side road. In what sequential order should you carry out the following actions, from first to last, in accordance with the Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine and safe signalling practices?
- 1Check the interior rear-view mirror and the left exterior mirror to assess following and overtaking traffic.
- 2Activate the left direction indicator in good time to clearly warn other road users of your intention.
- 3Adjust vehicle speed and road positioning in preparation to make the left turn safely.
- 4Complete the left turn and verify that the direction indicator has cancelled.
Answer
The correct sequence begins with checking the interior and left exterior mirrors, followed by activating the left indicator in good time, adjusting vehicle speed and road position for the turn, and finally completing the turn while verifying that the indicator has cancelled.
According to The Highway Code and the standard MSM (Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre) routine, drivers must always check interior and exterior mirrors before giving a signal. Signalling must occur in good time before adjusting speed or vehicle position. Once the manoeuvre is completed, confirming that the indicator has cancelled ensures that misleading signals are not given to other road users.
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Key Concept
The Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine and correct indicator timing and cancellation.
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