Driving Lesson - Crossing Dual Carriageways

Speeds

• Vehicles could be travelling much faster
• Up to:- Cars – 70 mph Lorries – 50 mph

Central Reservation

• Only enter if you are clear of both carriageway
• If wide enough
  • Treat each carriageway separate
• If NOT wide enough
  • Ensure BOTH carriageways are clear before turning

After Turning (Either Way)

• New road – New mirrors
• Accelerate quickly up to a suitable safe/legal speed of road
  • Avoid hindering other traffic

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