Once you’ve spotted your junction, do the first step of the MSPSL routine: mirrors. So, make sure that you’re always looking ahead for junctions. Failing to notice that a junction is coming up and being forced to either brake sharply or allow your examiner step in with the dual controls is an embarrassing way to fail your driving test, you don’t want that. The first and most important thing to know about turning at a junction is that you should have spotted the junction quite a while before you actually arrive at it. If you need a refresher on what MSPSL is all about, check out our guide. If you’re already familiar with the MSPSL routine, this should be a piece of cake. Give way 50 yards – Warns that you must give way in 50 yards. Stop line 100 yards – Warns that there’s a stop line in 100 yards. Staggered junction – Lets road users know that a staggered junction is coming up. Signs like this give you plenty of warning that a side road is coming up, allowing you to prepare thoroughly. Side road – Warns of a side road coming up. Don’t expect every T-junction to have a sign like this. Signs like this make it easier for motorists to spot upcoming junctions. T-junction – One of the more common forms of junctions. Junction on bend (reversed) – Same as above, but the junction is on the other side.Ĭrossroads – One of the many forms of junction. Junction on bend – Junctions on bends often have poor visibility. If you spot a give way sign it’s usually a good warning that a junction is ahead.

Groupon junction lanes