You're turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do if the central reservation is too narrow to contain your vehicle?
- A Proceed to the central reservation and wait
- B Wait until the road is clear in both directions
- C Stop in the first lane so that other vehicles give way
- D Emerge slightly to show your intentions
Why this is the answer
When the central reservation is narrow, it may not be able to contain your vehicle. In this case, you should treat a dual carriageway as one road. Wait until the road is clear in both directions before emerging to turn right. If you try to treat it as 2 separate roads and wait in the middle, your vehicle will stick out and cause an obstruction that may lead to a collision.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Proceed to the central reservation and wait — If your car does not fit, part of it is left sitting in the path of traffic.
- C
- Stop in the first lane so that other vehicles give way — Stopping in a live lane on a fast road is extremely dangerous.
- D
- Emerge slightly to show your intentions — Putting your nose out on a 70 mph road is not a signal. It is an obstruction.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 8
- The Highway Code — rule 173
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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