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Junctions

Swinging out before turning left

Usually Grade 2 — more serious

Swinging right before a left turn confuses following traffic and gives a cyclist room to come up your inside.

✕ The fault

Learner swings right first…

✓ The right way

Stay left, slow down.

How to get it right

  1. 1Stay close to the left kerb on approach.
  2. 2Slow down in good time.
  3. 3Follow the kerb around — no swing out.