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Highway Code Rule 170

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Rule 170 ↗
Take extra care at junctions. You should

watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians including powered wheelchairs/mobility scooter users as they are not always easy to see. Be aware that they may not have seen or heard you if you are approaching from behind
give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning. If they have started to cross they have priority, so give way (see Rule H2)
remain behind cyclists, horse riders, horse drawn vehicles and motorcyclists at junctions even if they are waiting to turn and are positioned close to the kerb
watch out for long vehicles which may be turning at a junction ahead; they may have to use the whole width of the road to make the turn (see Rule 221 ↗)
watch out for horse riders who may take a different line on the road from that which you would expect
not assume, when waiting at a junction, that a vehicle coming from the right and signalling left will actually turn. Wait and make sure
look all around before emerging. Do not cross or join a road until there is a gap large enough for you to do so safely.

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THE APPROACH & AWARENESS

Master the Junction :

A Guide to Rule 170

YIELDING AND PRIORITY

PHASE 3 : ASSESSMENT AND ENTRY

Watch for Vulnerable Road Users

Look specifically for cyclists , motorcyclists , and powered wheelchair / mobility scooter users , as they are often difficult to spot in traffic .

Pedestrian Priority

You must give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road you are turning into or out of ; if they have started crossing , they have absolute priority .

Don't Trust the Signal

If a vehicle is approaching from the right and signalling left , do not assume they will actually turn ; wait and make sure before proceeding .

Horse Rider Positioning

They May Not Hear You

Be aware that podestrians or cyclists may not have seen or heard your vehicle , especially if you are approaching them from behind .

Expect horse riders to take a different line on the road than a motorized vehicle might , and give them the space they need .

360 - Degree Observation

You must look all around and check all angles before emerging from the junction .

Stay Behind at the Kerb

Even if they are positioned close to the kerb , you must remain behind cyclists , horse riders , and motorcyclists while they are waiting to turn .

Long Vehicle Requirements

Watch for long vehicles ahead that may need to use the entire width of the road to complete their turn .

Wait for a Safe Gap

Do not cross or join a road until there is a gap large enough for you to do so safely and without forcing others to change speed .