Turning

Turning left

• Approach junctions steadily and with care, looking out for traffic
• Give a left arm signal if you need to inform other road users that you are changing direction
• When turning keep a safe distance away from the kerb and watch out for pedestrians and vehicles
• If you are turning left into a major road, in particular watch for traffic approaching from your right.
• Wait until traffic has passed and stop if your view is blocked by parked vehicles

Turning right from a minor road into a major road

Extreme care is needed when you turn right.

Your turn will consist of two phases:

-Moving to the centre of a minor road

-Crossing the major road

Always look behind you before you attempt to change direction on the approach to a junction

Give a clear right arm signal before you change road position and maintain it as you move to the centre of the road

On narrow single track roads with no markings, give a right arm signal but keep to the left on your approach to the junction

You must stop at a ‘Stop’ sign. You should also stop at “Give Way” signs unless the road you are entering is clear

Watch out for parked vehicles and for traffic which may turn right with you and cut across your path. Also for pedestrians who may step off the kerb

Only turn when all traffic on a major road has passed and you have judged that it is safe to do so. Always use the safer alternative if you are unsure about turning right.

Turning right from a major road into a minor road

Extreme care is needed when turning right.

Your turn will consist of two phases:

-Moving to the centre of the major road

-Crossing the traffic approaching you on the major road

Always look behind before moving to the centre of the road

If the road is too busy, keep to the left and use the safer ‘alternative method’ of turning

If you decide to turn right on your bike, give a clear right arm signal and keep signalling until you reach the centre of the road

Wait opposite the road you want to use until you have judged that it is safe to turn

When all traffic has passed, turn into the minor road, but look out for pedestrians who may step off the kerb in front of you

‘The alternative method’ - a safer way of turning right

You may decide that the roads are too busy to attempt to turn right on your bike. There may be problems in taking a central line to the junction and vehicles behind you may be too close.

If you feel at risk, cycling a right turn:

Wheel your bicycle across the road when it is safe to do so.