Road junctions

Question 1

What do you need to watch out for at junctions?

Answer 1

Cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, powered wheelchair/mobility scooter users and be aware they may have not seen or heard you if you approach apart
Give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which you are turning, if they start to cross they have priority so give way

Question 2

What do you need to be careful for when around Cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders/horse drawn vehicles?

Answer 2

Remain behind them even if htey are waiting to turn and are positioned close to the kerb
Horse riders who may take a different line on the road from what you would typically expect

Question 3

What do you need to be careful for when around long vehicles?

Answer 3

Watch out for long vehicles that may be turning at the junction ahead, they may have use to whole width of the road to make the turn

Question 4

What do you need to watch out for at junctions with other vehicles present?

Answer 4

WHen waiting at a junction dont assume that a vehicle coming from the rigth and signalling left will actually turn . Wait and make sure
Look all around before emerging, do not cross or join a road until there is a safe gap large enough for you to join safely

Question 5

What must you do when approaching a road?

Answer 5

Must stop behind the line at a junction with a stop sign and a solid white line across the road.
Wait for a safe gap in the traffic before you move off

Question 6

What must you do when a junction has a give way sign?

Answer 6

If there is a give way sign or a triangle marked on the road
You must give way to traffic on the main road when emerging from a junction with broken white lines across the road

Question 7

What is an overview of crossing a junction on a duel carriageway?

Answer 7

When crossing or turning right, first assess whether the central reservation os deep enough to protect the full length of car
Proceed differently is can or not

Question 8

What is an overview of crossing a junction on a duel carriageway if central reservation can fit full length of car?

Answer 8

Treat each half of the carriageway as a seperate road
Wait in central reservation until there is a safe gap on the second half of the road

Question 9

What is an overview of crossing a junction on a duel carriageway if central reservation cant fit full length of car?

Answer 9

Wait until both carriageways are safe to cross so you can complete move in one turn

Question 10

What is an overview of box junctions?

Answer 10

Have criss-cross yellow lines on road
Must not enter the box until your exit road or lane is clear
Must not enter the box unless you can corss over it completely without stopping

Question 11

What is an overview of when you can enter box junctions?

Answer 11

May enter the box and wait when you turn to right and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming traffic

Question 12

What is an overview of juncions controlled by traffic lights?

Answer 12

Must stop behind the white stop line across your side of the road unless the light is green.
If the light is amber appears you may go on if you have already crossed the stop line or are so close that if you stop it will cause a collison
If they arent working treat situation as you would an unmarked junction with great care

Question 13

What is an overview of juncions controlled by traffic lights if red light is present?

Answer 13

Must not move forward over the white line when the red light is showing
Only go forward when the traffic lights are green if there is room for you clear the junction safely or you are taking up position to turn rigjt

Question 14

What is an overview of green filter arrow?

Answer 14

Indicates filter lane only
Only enter lane if you want to go in the direction of the arrow
Proceed in direction of the green aeeow when it or green light shows
Give way to other traffic, especially cyclists allow time and move into the correct lane

Question 15

What are advanced stop lines?

Answer 15

Some signal controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cycliss to be positioned ahead of other traffic

Question 16

What is an overview of advanced stop lines?

Answer 16

Motorists, including motorcyclistsm must stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching on the marked area at other times eg if junction ahead is blocked

Question 17

What happens if you have gone over advanced line and light is red?

Answer 17

Stop as soon as possible and must stop at the second white line

Question 18

What is an overview of advanced stop lines with cyclists around?

Answer 18

Allow cyclists, around or moving alongside you, enough time and space to move off when the green signal shows

Question 19

What is an overview of advanced stop lines when driving large vehicles?

Answer 19

Should stop sufficiently far behind the first white line so that they can see the whole area where cyclists maybe waiting allowing any blind spot in front of the vehicle to be seen

Question 20

What should you do well before turning right at a junction?

Answer 20

Use your mirrors to make sure you know the position and movement of traffic behind you
Give right turn signal
Take up position just left of the middle of the road or in the space marked for traffic turning right
Leave room for other vehicles to pass on the left, if possible

Question 21

How should you turn right at a junction?

Answer 21

Wait until a safe gap between you and any oncoming vehicle
Watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and other road users
Check your mirrors and blind spot again to make sure you are not being overtaken before turn
Do not cut corner
If turn into main road, make sure to watch for traffic in both directions and wait for safe gap

Question 22

What are the two methods for turning right at a junction with an oncoming car also turning right?

Answer 22

Turn right side to right side
Turn left side to left side
Road layout, markings or how the other vehicle is positioned can determine which course should be taken

Question 23

What is the turn right side to right side for turning right at a junction with an oncoming car also turning right?

Answer 23

Keep your right and turn behind it
Generally the safer method as you have a clear view of any approaching traffic when completing your turn

Question 24

What is the turn left side to left side for turning right at a junction with an oncoming car also turning right?

Answer 24

Turn into front of each other
This can block your view of oncoming vehicles so take extra care
Cyclists and motorcyclists in particular maybe hidden from view

Question 25

What is an overview of turning left?

Answer 25

Use your mirrors and give left turn signal well before you turn left Do not overtake just before you turn left and watch out for traffic coming up on your left especially if driving large vehicle Cyclists, motorcylists and other road users in particular maybe hidden from your view

Question 26

What is an overview of how to turn left?

Answer 26

Keep as close to the left as it safe and practicable Give way to any vehicles using bus lane, cycle lanes, cycle track or tramway from either direction, including when they are passing slow moving or stationary vehicles on either side