About Turning: straight-ahead traffic on the same road goes first: which statement is correct?
- ✓ This rule specifically concerns traffic ON THE SAME ROAD as the turning driver.
- Pedestrians are not covered by 'straight-ahead traffic' when a driver turns.
- A turning car may always go first, even if a cyclist is going straight ahead.
- The rule only applies to oncoming traffic, not to a cyclist going straight next to or behind you.
Correct answer: This rule specifically concerns traffic ON THE SAME ROAD as the turning driver.
Explanation
This rule specifically concerns traffic ON THE SAME ROAD as the turning driver. Traffic on the crossing road falls under the separate priority rules (right-of-way rule, signs, equal/unequal junction)
Why learners get this wrong
- The text explicitly adds it: '(so pedestrians too!)'
- Turning traffic gives way to straight-ahead traffic on the same road, including the cyclist
- The duty applies both to oncoming traffic and to traffic that is (close) behind you
Topic: Turning: straight-ahead traffic on the same road goes first
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