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You are driving behind a cyclist on a single-carriageway road approaching an upcoming junction. The cyclist moves towards the center of the lane and holds their right arm extended horizontally. At the same moment, an oncoming car flashes its headlights before reaching the junction. What is the correct interpretation of the signals shown by these road users?

  1. A
    The cyclist intends to turn right, and the oncoming driver is giving priority for the cyclist to turn.
  2. B
    The cyclist is directing following traffic to overtake on the left, and the oncoming driver is yielding the right of way.
  3. The cyclist intends to turn right, and the oncoming driver is alerting other road users to their presence.Cevap
  4. D
    The cyclist is signalling following vehicles to stop immediately, and the oncoming driver is warning of an obstruction in their lane.

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The cyclist intends to turn right, and the oncoming driver is alerting other road users to their presence.
Under the UK Highway Code, a cyclist extending their right arm horizontally is displaying the official arm signal for intending to turn right. According to Rule 110, flashing headlights must only be used to let other road users know you are there. Headlight flashes should never be taken as an invitation to proceed or as a signal that the right of way is being conceded.

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1
Analyze the cyclist's arm signal and lane positioning.
Extending the right arm horizontally while moving towards the center of the lane indicates an intention to turn right.
The Highway Code specifies an outstretched horizontal right arm as the official hand signal for turning right or moving out to the right.
2
Analyze the oncoming vehicle's flashing headlights in accordance with Highway Code regulations.
The flashing headlights only signal that the oncoming vehicle is present on the road.
Rule 110 strictly dictates that flashing headlights must only be used to inform other road users of vehicle presence, never to grant priority or invite others to proceed.
3
Synthesize both observations to determine the correct collective interpretation.
The cyclist is preparing to make a right turn, while the oncoming driver is announcing their presence.
Drivers must never assume headlight flashes convey right of way or instructions.

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Interpretation of road user signals and the strict meaning of flashing headlights under Highway Code Rule 110
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