Vulnerable road usersQuestion 296 of 424

A cyclist is going straight ahead in a cycle lane. You want to turn left across them. What should you do?

  1. Wait for a safe gap and give way to them
  2. Sound your horn and then turn
  3. Turn quickly before they arrive
  4. Turn if they are slower than you
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Correct answer: Wait for a safe gap and give way to them

Do not cut across cyclists going ahead. Stop and wait for a safe gap, as you would for another motor vehicle.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Introduction, Rule H3

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026