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You are turning right at a crossroads where an oncoming vehicle is also signalling to turn right. Which TWO methods are safe and recognized ways to complete this manoeuvre?

  1. Turn offside to offside by steering behind the oncoming vehicleAnswer
  2. Turn nearside to nearside by passing in front of the oncoming vehicleAnswer
  3. C
    Flash your headlights to claim right of way and complete the turn first
  4. D
    Accelerate quickly across without checking mirrors or blind spots to beat oncoming traffic

Answer

The two recognized methods for turning right when an oncoming vehicle is also turning right are turning offside to offside (passing behind each other) and turning nearside to nearside (passing in front of each other).
Under UK Highway Code Rule 181, when turning right at crossroads with an oncoming vehicle also turning right, drivers can either turn offside to offside (passing behind each other) or nearside to nearside (passing in front of each other). Offside to offside is generally preferred when road space allows because it provides a clearer view of oncoming traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the crossroads layout and the position of the oncoming right-turning vehicle.
Identify the space available and determine whether nearside or offside turning is safer.
Road layout and traffic flow determine whether passing in front of or behind the other vehicle is appropriate.
2
Execute either an offside-to-offside turn or a nearside-to-nearside turn with careful observation for oncoming vehicles.
The turn is completed safely without assuming priority or cutting off traffic.
These are the two recognized procedures specified in the Highway Code for simultaneous right turns at crossroads.

Key Concept

Crossroads right-turn procedures under Highway Code Rule 181
Estimated Time:45s
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