An information sign
Cycle lane at junction ahead
This sign warns of a cycle lane on the road, or a cycle track crossing, at the junction ahead - so you look for cyclists before you turn.
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What it means
At the junction ahead, cyclists may be alongside you in a lane or crossing your path on a track. The sign tells you to expect them and to check carefully. Under the hierarchy of road users you must not cut across cyclists going straight ahead when you turn, and you give way to them where their route crosses yours (Highway Code Rules 72-75, 183).
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Where you'll see it
The approach to junctions with a cycle lane or cycle crossing, common on London cycle routes.
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On your driving test
Junction observation is the biggest single fault area, and cyclists are easy to miss. Check mirrors and blind spots for cyclists before turning, and give way where required.
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Quick answers
What do I do about cyclists at the junction?
Don't turn across a cyclist going straight on, check your mirrors and nearside blind spot before turning, and give way where the cycle lane or track crosses your path.
Sign artwork is Crown copyright, reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0; meanings from the Highway Code (gov.uk).
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