You’re at the front of a queue of traffic waiting to turn right into a side road. Why is it important to check your offside mirror just before turning?

Explanation: In queuing traffic, motorcyclists and cyclists often filter past the stationary vehicles. Before you turn right in a traffic queue, check your mirrors for passing vehicles. Motorcyclists and cyclists are smaller than other vehicles and can be difficult to see, so look for them before turning.

Category: Band 1 road procedure

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving: Section 8, Highway Code: Rule 179-181