Rules of the road
You are turning right into a side road but a vehicle is coming towards you. What should you do?
- Cut across quickly in front of it
- Wait for a safe gap and do not cut the cornerCorrect
- Sound your horn and turn anyway
- Straddle the centre line and edge round
Why?
Rule 180 of The Highway Code says to wait until there is a safe gap between you and any oncoming vehicle, watch for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, check your mirrors and blind spot, then turn without cutting the corner.
Highway Code rule 180