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When a driver intends to make a left-hand turn on a busy city street junction and there are pedestrians and cyclists around, what should the driver do?

  1. A.Watch for cyclists or pedestrians who may try to cross the road in front of the vehicle.
  2. B.Keep to the right to make room for cyclists to pass.
  3. C.Signal left, watch the right-hand mirror and make the turn when it is clear.
  4. D.Stay close to the left to prevent cyclists or pedestrians coming up on your left side.
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Correct answer: A. Watch for cyclists or pedestrians who may try to cross the road in front of the vehicle.

When making a left-hand turn on a busy city street, drivers should pay particular attention to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists who may appear unexpectedly and may not be aware of the vehicle's intention.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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