You're driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up just after a junction on the left. When should you signal?
- A As you're passing or just after the junction
- B Just before you reach the junction
- C Well before you reach the junction
- D It would be better not to signal at all
Why this is the answer
You need to signal to let other drivers know your intentions. However, if you indicate too early, they may think you're turning left into the junction. Correct timing of the signal is very important to avoid misleading others.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Just before you reach the junction — That tells everybody you are turning into the junction.
- C
- Well before you reach the junction — Even more misleading, and earlier still.
- D
- It would be better not to signal at all — Other drivers still need to know that you are stopping.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- The Highway Code — rule 103
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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