To turn left, I first moved as close as I could to the left edge of the road and followed it slowly round.

Explanation

True. To turn left you first move as close as you can to the left edge of the road and follow that edge slowly round. Moving over in advance is what stops a bicycle slipping up your left side and being caught by the turn.

Guides that explain this

• Overtaking and Lane Rules in Japan: Where It Is Banned, and How
• Stopping Distance in Japan: Reaction Distance + Braking Distance

Related terms

• Slowing down (jokō)

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