Peter Smythe:
You should never be “pointing” to the right. If you consider that you need to be away from the kerb on the approach, do it in good time so that you are parallel with the kerb - regardless of how far from it you are.The stuff to consider on the approach to a left turn is:
Length of the vehicle
Angle of the turn
Width of the roadYou must always be able to find some road from somewhere. Often, it can be as simple as shifting hard to the right side of your lane. Sometimes there will be road straight ahead you can use before you steer. Amazingly, for much of the time you may find there’s plenty of room by adopting this thought process. It will be rare that you rely on finding the road on the way out of the junction. The exception is staying in your lane as you can see clearly that the road you’re turning onto is available. But it’s fraught with difficulties and should be avoided unless you have a perfect view.
Remember the basic rule of steering an artic (I presume that’s what you’re in). Make the sharp end (unit) go the long way round. Now all you have to do is to work out where the “long way round” is and you’re sorted. It isn’t rocket science - just look and weigh it up.
Above all, all the best for your test, Pete
Thanks for the advice you’ve answered a lot for me in the past appreciate it.