Nearside refers to the side of the vehicle which is nearest to the kerb in normal driving. With the nearside to nearside method, the nearsides of both vehicles are facing each other as the vehicles turn.
The main advantage of this method is that space is maintained between the two vehicles. This method has the further advantage of allowing a number of vehicles to form a queue while waiting to turn.
The major disadvantage of turning nearside to nearside is that each motorist's view of the road ahead is limited by the vehicle in front. This is especially true when faced with a large vehicle such as a bus or van. Be careful to ensure you are aware of any road users, including cyclists and motorcyclists, who may be approaching from beyond the vehicle in front.