Turning right onto a dual carriageway
Discussion
Specifically, a very busy, fast one. In this case, turning R (north) onto the A19.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Ingleby+Arncli...
1. Having looked for a gap in the southbound traffic, and looked left to see that no northbound traffic is likely to be turning right across my path, I pull out to the central reservation.
2. Where do I position myself? No markings for me, so snuggled up as far right as possible (out of the way of any potential northbound traffic approaching from the L and waiting to turn R) but with a good view of the northbound carriageway.
3a. Wait and wait and wait for a gap - preferably one with no traffic at all, so I can slip across into lane 1 and accelerate at my leisure, but to no avail.
3b. Wait some more until there is a suitable gap to enter in lane 2, having squinted into the distance to be sure there's nobody hiding behind a lorry in lane 1 about to enter lane 2.
4. Enter lane 2 and drive it like I stole it.
Is that the best approach? (Other than, say, to turn south and wait for a more gentle opportunity to turn around.)
I've also seen people smack bang in the middle of the junction, obstructing any traffic turning R off the dual carriageway, which could be fun if the deceleration lane backed up.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Ingleby+Arncli...
1. Having looked for a gap in the southbound traffic, and looked left to see that no northbound traffic is likely to be turning right across my path, I pull out to the central reservation.
2. Where do I position myself? No markings for me, so snuggled up as far right as possible (out of the way of any potential northbound traffic approaching from the L and waiting to turn R) but with a good view of the northbound carriageway.
3a. Wait and wait and wait for a gap - preferably one with no traffic at all, so I can slip across into lane 1 and accelerate at my leisure, but to no avail.
3b. Wait some more until there is a suitable gap to enter in lane 2, having squinted into the distance to be sure there's nobody hiding behind a lorry in lane 1 about to enter lane 2.
4. Enter lane 2 and drive it like I stole it.
Is that the best approach? (Other than, say, to turn south and wait for a more gentle opportunity to turn around.)
I've also seen people smack bang in the middle of the junction, obstructing any traffic turning R off the dual carriageway, which could be fun if the deceleration lane backed up.
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