You're driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you're driving in the wrong direction?
- A Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road
- B Make a U-turn in the main road
- C Make a ‘three-point’ turn in the main road
- D Turn around in a side road
Why this is the answer
Do not turn around in a busy street or reverse from a side road into a main road. Find a quiet side road and choose a place to turn around where you will not obstruct an entrance or exit. Look out for pedestrians and cyclists as well as other traffic.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Turn into a side road on the right and reverse into the main road — Reversing into a main road is both dangerous and not allowed.
- B
- Make a U-turn in the main road — A U-turn on a busy road stops everything and relies on gaps you cannot judge.
- C
- Make a ‘three-point’ turn in the main road — The same problem, and it takes longer to complete.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 9
- The Highway Code — rule 200
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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