Well before you turn right you should
- use your mirrors to make sure you know the position and movement of traffic behind you
- give a right-turn signal
- take up a position just left of the middle of the road or in the space marked for traffic turning right
- leave room for other vehicles to pass on the left, if possible.
Advice, not law. This rule is not written in capitals, so breaking it is not an offence in itself — but it can still be used in evidence in court to establish liability. The rules that say MUST or MUST NOT are the ones backed by law.
5 theory test questions on this rule
From the DVSA revision question bank. These are not the questions asked in the real theory test. Each one shows the answer, the explanation, and our own note on why every other option is not it.
Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
- What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road? The road
- You want to turn left at a junction. What affects the position you take up as you approach the junction? The driver
- What should you do just before turning right from a main road into a side road? Other road users
- Your bus breaks down on the motorway. What should you do if it’s not feasible to remove your passengers from the vehicle? Carrying passengers