Lesson 3.2 | Module 3: Junctions

Turning Right At Junctions

Use correct position, patient gap judgement, and clean commitment when turning right.

Main Video

Watch from 0:00Major to minor from 5:35Turning point from 6:26

Visual Guide

Right turn waiting position
Keep the car positioned clearly and wait safely for oncoming traffic.

Visual Guide

Cutting the corner on a right turn
Use this as a right-turn cutting-corner visual, not as a left-turn example.

What This Helps With

Right turns feel harder because you may need to wait for oncoming traffic. This lesson keeps the routine simple.

The Simple Version

Check mirrors, signal, position near the centre line, slow down, look for a safe gap, then go cleanly when it is safe.

Common Mistakes

  • Swan-necking past the turning point.
  • Waiting too far left.
  • Taking a gap that makes oncoming traffic react.
  • Hesitating after deciding to go.

What Examiners Care About

They want you to wait calmly, position correctly, judge the gap yourself, and commit safely once the decision is made.

Practise On Your Next Lesson

Ask for repeated right turns from major to minor roads and minor to major roads.

Ask Your Instructor

"Was my waiting position correct for that right turn?"

Quick Self-Check

  • Did I position near the centre line?
  • Did I wait for a safe gap?
  • Did I commit smoothly once safe?
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