This is a dangerous manoeuvre for cyclists. On busy roads and at night or if the visibility is poor, stop on the left side of the road and wait for a safe gap in the traffic in both directions before you make your turn. Signal before you turn. Do not wait in the middle of the road, especially at night. If your lights are operated by a small dynamo they often go out when you stop.

If the road is clear, approach near the centre of the road, just to the left of the centre of the road, never to the right. If there is a special lane for right turns, use it.

Begin to turn when you are opposite the centre of the road into which you intend to turn.

If traffic is coming from the opposite direction just before you turn, wait with your right arm in the signalling position. Let the traffic pass before you return your hand to the handlebars and continue.

Do not cut the corner during the turn.

Turning into or crossing a main road

If there is a 'Stop' sign, stop even if there is no traffic coming. Stop at the line, not over it.

Even where there is a 'Give way' sign it is often better to stop before you turn.

Look to the right, to the left and to the right again before you turn into a main road. Look for other cyclists as well as cars and larger vehicles.

If there is any traffic coming, let it pass. Do not assume that a vehicle approaching from the right and signalling left will turn left. Wait to make sure. When there is no traffic near make your turn as quickly as possible.

If you feel safer using a pedestrian crossing place to cross a road then do so but wheel your cycle and follow the rules and advice for pedestrians.