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You are waiting at a crossroads intending to turn right, and an oncoming vehicle is also positioned to turn right. If you both choose to turn nearside-to-nearside (turning in front of each other), what is the primary hazard you must anticipate before proceeding?

  1. A
    Passing left side to left side eliminates the need for blind spot checks because full forward visibility is guaranteed.
  2. Your view of oncoming vehicles travelling straight ahead may be obscured by the vehicle turning right.Cevap
  3. C
    You should proceed across the junction as soon as the oncoming driver flashes their headlights to concede priority.
  4. D
    You only need to monitor the rear bumper of the turning vehicle to clear the turn rather than scanning the wider junction.

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Your view of oncoming traffic travelling straight ahead may be blocked by the vehicle turning right.
According to Highway Code Rule 181, when turning nearside-to-nearside (left side to left side) at a crossroads, turning in front of each other blocks the view of oncoming traffic travelling straight on. Extra care and caution must be taken to ensure the road ahead is clear before committing to the turn.

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1
Identify the junction layout and turning method
Nearside-to-nearside turning means both vehicles pass on the left of each other, turning across the front of each other's path.
Understanding the geometry of the manoeuvre highlights where visibility lines and blind areas occur.
2
Assess the visual restrictions created by opposing vehicles
The vehicle turning opposite physically masks the road lane behind it from your direct line of sight.
Vehicles proceeding straight through the crossroads may be approaching at speed behind the turning vehicle.
3
Apply Highway Code Rule 181 safety precautions
Hold back, edge forward cautiously, and ensure the oncoming lane is completely clear before completing the turn.
This prevents a collision with oncoming traffic that has right of way.

Anahtar Kavram

Highway Code Rule 181: Right turns at crossroads and managing obscured visibility during nearside-to-nearside turns
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