Question 310 · Car theory test
What should a driver be aware of when making a left turn into a side road?
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Correct answer
Cyclists may come up on the left (nearside).
Official explanation
When turning left, drivers should be aware that cyclists and pedestrians may come up on the left (nearside). Always check to your left nearside before you make a left turn.
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- Manoeuvres, turning & overtaking
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- This question also appears in the motorcycle theory test.
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