Other types of vehicle
A long vehicle in front of you is turning left at a junction but first moves out towards the right. What should you do?
- Overtake on its left while there is a gap
- Squeeze through on the left before it turns
- Hold back and wait, as it needs the extra room to turnCorrect
- Sound your horn to tell the driver they are in the wrong lane
Why?
Long vehicles often swing out or straddle lanes to get round a tight corner without their rear wheels mounting the kerb. Rule 221 of The Highway Code warns you to stay back and give them room, and never try to pass on the side they are turning towards, as you could be crushed against the kerb.
Highway Code rule 221