You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane?
- A Continue in that lane
- B Force your way into the lane you need
- C Stop until the area has cleared
- D Use arm signals to help you change lane
Why this is the answer
There are times when road markings are obscured by queuing traffic, or you're unsure which lane to use. If, at the last moment, you find you're in the wrong lane, do not cut across or bully other drivers to let you in. Follow the lane you’re in and find somewhere safe to turn around and rejoin your route.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Force your way into the lane you need — Forcing your way across is how the collision happens.
- C
- Stop until the area has cleared — Stopping in a busy junction blocks everybody behind you.
- D
- Use arm signals to help you change lane — An arm signal does not make an unsafe lane change safe.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 5, section 9
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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