“After mirrors, signal and positioning, you will need to consider your speed. Your speed will depend on the junction layout and type of road you are on.
For a basic right turn, you will need to go very slowly. Often you will need to stop to give way to approaching vehicles. Try to time your approach so that you arrive when the road is clear. If the road is clear, you will need to reduce speed and change gear before you start to turn the corner.
If there are oncoming vehicles, you will need to stop. You can stop in whatever gear you are in.
When learning to drive, one of the most common problems with all junctions is excessive speed on approach. Just a few miles per hour too fast can make a big difference. Ideally, your speed will be spot-on. However, if you must make a mistake, make the mistake of going a bit too slow. That will be easier to fix later.
The key points for this step are:
– Speed is determined by the situations, factors affecting it include the junction layout, the type of road and actions of other road users.
– You will often need to stop and give way to oncoming traffic.
– If you need to stop, stop in the gear you are in.
– Reduce speed and change gear before the junction.
– Approaching too fast is a common problem.
– Making the car feel ‘too slow’ will make the approach easier.”
