You're turning right on a multi-lane roundabout. When should you take a lifesaver glance over your left shoulder?
- A After moving into the left-hand lane
- B After leaving the roundabout
- C Before signalling to the right
- D Before moving into the left-hand lane
Why this is the answer
The 'lifesaver' is essential to motorcyclists and does exactly what it says: it could save your life. Its purpose is to check the blind spot that’s not covered by your mirrors. Learn and understand how and when you should use it.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- After moving into the left-hand lane — Once you are in the lane the check is too late — whatever was there, you have already joined it.
- B
- After leaving the roundabout — After leaving the roundabout the move is finished and the lane change is behind you.
- C
- Before signalling to the right — The right signal belongs at the approach. The left-shoulder glance belongs to the move across.
Where this comes from
- Riding: the essential skills — section 9
- The Highway Code — rule 184
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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