The Biggest Myth About Turning Right at Traffic Lights

Turning right at traffic lights is one of the most misunderstood skills in driving, and many learners are being taught a rule that simply isn't true. In this video, I'll explain the famous "2 car rule", why it causes confusion, and how to decide whether you should move into the middle of the junction or stay behind the stop line. You'll also learn: ✅ When to move into the middle of the junction ✅ How to position your car correctly ✅ Whether to turn in front of or around oncoming vehicles ✅ How to judge safe gaps in traffic ✅ What to do when the lights change to red ✅ Common mistakes that lead to driving test faults My name is Mustafa. I'm a driving instructor with over 10 years' experience and have sat in the back of over 300 driving tests. In this video, I'll break the process down into 3 simple decisions that will help you tackle right turns at traffic lights with calm confidence. 🚗 Subscribe for weekly driving test tips, driving lessons, mock test advice and real-world driving guidance. #DrivingTest #DrivingLessons #TrafficLights #LearnerDriver #DrivingInstructor #UKDrivingTest #DrivingTips #DrivingTestTips #LearningToDrive #DriveWithMustafa 0:00 introduction 0:52 decision 1 - can I fit in middle? 3:00 where in the middle should I wait? 4:31 when can I complete the turn??