Junctions

Getting the right position early and dealing with one issue at a time is also important at junctions. For example, when turning right into a side road the first element is crossing the carriageway you're in. Look behind early, signal right if need be - when it's safe - make a diagonal move to take a position just to the left of the road's centre line.

Now you've dealth with any potential conflict with traffic going in the same direction as you - which can pass on your left, if there's room, or stay behind until you turn - you can concentrate on looking for a gap in the oncoming traffic. Try to time your arrival at the junctionto coincide with a gao inthis traffic. If not you'll have to wait in the middle of the road. This may see exposed but is where all road users are most watchful.

Once there's a gap in oncoming traffic take a quick look over your right shoulder, then cross the carriageway into the side road. A square turn, from a point in line with your position in the road you're entering gets you across the opposite carriageway quickest and reduces the risk of conflict with traffic coming out of the road you're turning into.