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Difficulty: MediumJunctions and Intersections

You are approaching a busy crossroads marked with a yellow criss-cross box junction and you intend to turn right. Which TWO of the following actions and rules apply when navigating this junction?

  1. You may enter the box junction and wait if your exit road is clear and you are prevented from turning only by oncoming trafficAnswer
  2. B
    You should turn immediately across oncoming traffic if an oncoming vehicle flashes its headlights
  3. You must check your mirrors and right-hand blind spot for filtering cyclists and motorcyclists before committing to the turnAnswer
  4. D
    You should fixate your attention strictly on the vehicle immediately ahead and enter the junction closely behind it to secure your turn

Answer

Drivers approaching a yellow box junction to turn right may enter the box and wait if their exit road is clear and they are only prevented from turning by oncoming traffic, and they must check their mirrors and blind spots for filtering cyclists or motorcyclists before turning.
Under UK Highway Code Rule 174, drivers are permitted to enter a yellow box junction to wait when turning right, provided the exit road is clear and they are held up only by oncoming traffic. Additionally, effective scanning, including mirror and blind spot checks for filtering cyclists and motorcyclists, is essential prior to steering across opposing lanes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the yellow box junction and verify that the intended exit road is clear and unobstructed.
Confirmation that the vehicle will not become trapped across the junction blocking cross traffic.
The Highway Code prohibits entering a box junction unless the exit road is clear, with a specific exception for right turns blocked only by oncoming traffic.
2
Move forward into the box junction to wait in a suitable position for a safe gap in oncoming traffic.
The vehicle is correctly positioned to complete the turn as soon as oncoming traffic clears.
Waiting within the box junction prevents unnecessary delay and maintains traffic flow.
3
Perform thorough observations, including checking mirrors and blind spots for filtering two-wheelers and pedestrians crossing the target road, before turning.
Safe completion of the right turn without causing conflict with oncoming or filtering road users.
Cyclists and motorcyclists may be passing stationary or moving oncoming traffic on either side.

Key Concept

Yellow Box Junction Rules and Right-Turn Observation Routine
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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