The first right finishes in general directions (6)
I believe the answer is:
trends
'general directions' is the definition.
'trends' can be an answer for 'directions' (trend is a kind of direction). I'm not certain of the 'general' bit.
'the first right finishes' is the wordplay.
'the' becomes 't' (the is pronounced as a 't' sound in some dialects).
'first right' becomes 'r' (1st letter of 'right').
'finishes' becomes 'ends' ('end' can be a synonym of 'finish').
't'+'r'+'ends'='TRENDS'
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for trends that I've seen before include "Current movements in styles, tastes etc." , "Prevailing directions" , "Directions or fashions" , "Continuing tendencies or general directions" , "Prevailing styles, fashions" .)