Question 200 · Car theory test
When driving behind a bus that is signalling to turn left and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?
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Correct answer
Stay back and allow it to complete the turn.
Official explanation
Always allow a bus to complete a left-hand turn because your field of view is restricted, and it could be dangerous to attempt overtaking it.
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- Traffic lights & signals
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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