You are cycling on a busy dual carriageway with traffic joining and leaving at slip roads, similar to a motorway layout. How should you position yourself in the lane to maximise your safety and visibility?

Explanation

The Highway Code (Rule 72) advises cyclists to use two basic road positions depending on the situation: a primary (central) position to make yourself more visible and prevent unsafe overtaking, and a secondary position, about 0.5 m to 1 m from the kerb, when it is safe for drivers to pass. On busy, high‑speed roads with junctions and slip‑road style layouts, taking a central position in the lane improves your visibility to other drivers and reduces the risk of being cut up by merging or exiting traffic.