A Major into a Minor Road

Turning Left and Right

The Examiner will ask you to turn Left
Check into your interior mirror when you see the junction
Look ahead and assess around the junction.
Always check interior mirror and left exterior mirror before giving a signal.
Signal to warn or inform others.
When safe to do so - adopt a position one metre from the kerb line.
Reduce your speed smoothly but progressively.
Select the appropriate gear.
Place your left foot to the left side of the clutch once you have changed gear.
Look into the road.
Recheck left exterior mirror before turning the steering wheel when the door mirror is on the apex of the corner (or obstruction in the road).
Turn the wheel using the pull, push method.
Once in the new road, check interior mirror.
Make progress.

The Examiner will ask you to turn Right
Check into your interior mirror when you see the junction
Look ahead and assess the junction.
Always check interior mirror and right exterior mirror before giving a signal.
Signal to warn or inform others.
Recheck right exterior mirror.
Position the car just left of the centre line.
Reduce your speed smoothly but progressively.
Select the appropriate gear to make the turn OR IF THE SITUATION DICTATES
Stop in the gear that is presently engaged - with the bonnet in line with the centre of the road into which you intend to turn.
Keep the wheels pointed straight ahead
Give way to all on coming traffic.
Select 1st  gear and obtain the bite point in good time to take advantage of a gap to ensure you do not hesitate
Look into the new road.
Check interior and right exterior mirror BEFORE you turn the wheel.
Turn the wheel using push pull method.
Once in the new road, check interior mirror.
Make progress.

Supporting comments
Look ahead and assess the junction - for pedestrians, vehicles, obstructions, road works.
The timing of your signal will be dictated by the circumstances surrounding the junction at the time.

e.g.

Junctions prior to the one that you are going to take will mean: - you     must signal immediately after the last turning you do not want to take.

If another vehicle is close behind you, it may be necessary to signal earlier to give the person behind more time to react.

Maintain your position, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.
Select the appropriate gear depending on the severity of the corner.

e.g.

Sharp corners 1st gear. Sweeping corners 2nd gear.
Always have your clutch foot to one side to prevent coasting.

REMEMBER   

Check the appropriate exterior mirrors BEFORE you turn the wheel.
Right turns - Give way to oncoming traffic.
If you stop for any length of time for oncoming vehicles:-  keep wheels straight and secure the car
Rule of thumb for timing your right turn ‘If you can walk across then you should be able to drive across’.

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