In Zwolle you are preparing to turn left. You have checked the mirrors and are watching the oncoming traffic, but stop checking behind you because you are already in position. Right before you actually turn, a fast motorcyclist approaches from behind. What should you have done?
- Nothing — after moving into position, traffic behind is no longer relevant
- ✓ Check for traffic behind you again, right before you actually turn
Correct answer: Check for traffic behind you again, right before you actually turn
Explanation
False
Why learners get this wrong
- You watch for traffic behind you both before moving into position and again right before turning
Topic: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
Read the rule: Core: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
Sections
- Challenge: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
- The model: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
- Core: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
- Why it matters: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
- Active recall: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
- Teach back: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'
- Memory hook: Turning left: the wide arc, and three exceptions to 'left-past-left'