When a driver intends to make a left-hand turn at a junction where there are pedestrians and cyclists present, what should a driver do?
- Check the right-hand mirror, make the turn and then signal.
- Sound the horn while proceeding to warn the other road users of the intention to turn.
- Correct answerCheck your mirrors and watch for cyclists or pedestrians on the left.
- Signal left, watch the right-hand mirror and make the turn.
Explanation
The vehicle does not have a greater right-of-way than any other road user. As a driver you should pay particular attention to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists and be aware that they are entitled to use the road in safety.
Read in Chinese
当司机打算在有行人和骑自行车者的路口左转时,应该怎么做?
- 查看右侧后视镜,转弯后打信号灯。
- 在转弯时鸣喇叭以警示其他道路使用者。
- 检查你的后视镜,并注意左侧的骑自行车者或行人。
- 打左转向灯,观察右侧后视镜并转弯。
车辆并不比其他道路使用者享有更大的优先通行权。作为驾驶员,您应特别注意行人、骑自行车者和骑摩托车者等弱势道路使用者,并意识到他们有权安全使用道路。