“In this lesson, you’ll learn about following the road straight ahead at a priority crossroad. The key points are:
– Using the hazard routine when approaching.
– Being aware of other road users.
– Safety checks after the junction.
For a safe approach to the junction, use the Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre routine. As soon as you see the junction or advanced warning sign check your mirrors. What are the drivers behind doing? Is it safe to slow down?
As part of your hazard routine, you will always consider a signal. Because you are going straight ahead, you don’t need a direction signal, but, if you slow down with the brakes, you will be giving a brake light signal.
Keep your normal road position if there are no obstructions.
Your speed will vary from junction to junction on some wide, clear roads. There will be no change of speed in a situation like this. You will need to ease off the gas to create time to assess what the other drivers intend to do.
Here, the drivers in the side roads are stopping to give way, but never assume that other drivers will automatically do the correct thing. Also, watch out for cyclists or pedestrians who might be hidden from view by the waiting vehicles.
After passing through the junction, check your mirrors. This will tell you whether it’s safe to increase your speed.”
