About Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn: which statement is WRONG?
- This rule only applies if the oncoming driver is ALSO turning (right).
- The rule is not about who stood still first, but about which way each driver turns: the right-turner goes before the left-turner, regardless of waiting time.
- This rule applies exclusively between two drivers turning towards each other at the same junction.
- ✓ A cyclist turning right while oncoming does not need to be given way to by the left-turning car — the rule only applies between cars.
Correct answer: A cyclist turning right while oncoming does not need to be given way to by the left-turning car — the rule only applies between cars.
Explanation
The text speaks of 'drivers' in general, without distinguishing by vehicle type. An oncoming cyclist or moped rider turning right still goes before the left-turning car
Why learners get this wrong
- This rule only applies if the oncoming driver is ALSO turning (right). If that driver goes straight ahead, the ordinary turning rule applies instead: the left-turner gives way to the straight-ahead oncoming traffic
- The rule is not about who stood still first, but about which way each driver turns: the right-turner goes before the left-turner, regardless of waiting time
- This rule applies exclusively between two drivers turning towards each other at the same junction. Straight-ahead traffic and pedestrians always go before turning traffic, including right-turning traffic
Topic: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
Read the rule: Core: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
Sections
- Challenge: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
- The model: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
- Core: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
- Why it matters: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
- Active recall: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
- Teach back: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn
- Memory hook: Turning: right turn goes before oncoming left turn