Rules of the road

You are turning right onto a dual carriageway but the central reservation is too narrow for your car. What should you do?

Wait until you can cross both carriageways in one go when it is clear
Correct
Wait in the central reservation anyway
Turn left instead and make a U-turn later
Straddle the central reservation and edge across

Why?

Rule 173 of The Highway Code says that if the central reservation of a dual carriageway is too narrow for your vehicle, you must wait until you can cross both carriageways in one go.

Highway Code rule 173

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