On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 09:38:53 GMT, "Martin Underwood"
wrote:

The "approved" method of turning right, as described in the Highway Code and
Roadcraft is to pass offside to offside (ie with the drivers' sides next to
each other) as this gives each driver a clear view of the oncoming traffic
so he can judge when it's safe for him to turn.

It also means that no car is turning in front of oncoming traffic. So
if the oncoming car is in fact intending to go straight ahead rather
than turn right (perhaps an indicator left on by mistake), there will
not be an accident.

--
Cynic