Rules of the road
You are turning left into a side road. How should you position and drive?
- Swing out to the right first to ease the turn
- Move to the crown of the road before turning
- Keep well to the left and do not swing outCorrect
- Straddle both lanes to warn others
Why?
When turning left, Rule 182 of The Highway Code says to keep to the left and not swing out, so you do not endanger oncoming traffic or cyclists on your left.
Highway Code rule 182