“This additional information about turning right covers turning options in situations where a driver opposite also wishes to turn to right. If the driver opposite also wishes to turn right, that is to turn into the road on your left, there are three options that you can choose from.
1 – Give way to the other driver or the other driver gives way to you.
2 – Pass in front of the other driver.
3 – Pass behidn the other driver.
The action you choose will depend on the size of the junction, volume of traffic and actions of the other driver. The easiest option will often be to give way and allow the driver opposite to turn first. If the other driver is giving way to you, always check for yourself. Make sure that the road is clear. Remember, never trust the judgement of other drivers.
Often, other drivers will be expecting you to pass in front of them. This is called near side to near side passing. If you choose this method, take special care to watch out for cyclists or motorcyclists, who might pass on the left of the approaching car, or even cars and vans on wider roads.
Passing behind the approaching vehicle, offside to offside, will give you the best view of the road opposite as you turn, but in many places this method is impractical because there will not be enough space. That’s why, in some places, like at these traffic lights for example, there will be road markings showing you which side to pass.
The key points are:
– You have three options when turning right; give way, pass in front or pass behind.
– The easiest option might be to give way to the approaching driver.
– If others give way to you, you always check the road for yourself – Never trust the judgement of other drivers.
– Drivers will often expect you to pass in front, near side to near side.
– Take care when passing near side to near side – Look out for cyclists or even larger vehicles on wide roads and turning behind off-side to off-side will give you the best view of the road.”
