What's a vehicle's turning circle?
- A The number of turns of the steering wheel between locks
- B The amount of space needed for the vehicle to turn
- C The amount by which the vehicle overhangs kerbs
- D The distance by which a vehicle cuts corners
Why this is the answer
You should be familiar with the room your vehicle needs to make turns or carry out a manoeuvre. You'll need to consider this as you approach junctions and road layouts. If you're driving a new or temporary vehicle, familiarise yourself with its characteristics before you drive on public roads.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- The number of turns of the steering wheel between locks — Turns of the wheel between locks is the steering ratio.
- C
- The amount by which the vehicle overhangs kerbs — Overhanging the kerb is the swing, which is a different measurement.
- D
- The distance by which a vehicle cuts corners — Cutting corners is what the rear wheels do, measured as cut-in.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 3
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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