Changing directions
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Turning a Corner
Always check mirrors and blind spots before turning, backing up, or changing lanes.
Signal well before the turn and move into the correct lane (right lane for right turn, left lane for left turn).
Slow down before entering the turn; the sharper the turn, the slower you should go.
Finish braking before you turn the steering wheel. Try not to brake and steer at the same time.
Use “hand over hand” steering for sharper turns, then straighten the wheel by letting it slip through your hands or guiding it back to center.
Right Turns
Begin and end right turns close to the right side of the road, unless signs or markings say otherwise.
Signal well in advance and move into the right-hand lane when the way is clear.
Check all directions – ahead, left, right, and left again – before turning.
If smaller vehicles (like bicycles or mopeds) are approaching on the right, let them clear the intersection before you turn.
Right turn on red: You may turn right after coming to a full stop and confirming the way is clear, unless a sign prohibits it.
Left Turns
Unless signs or markings say otherwise, begin and end a left turn in the far-left lane.
Signal and move to the left lane well before the turn. Check mirrors, blind spots, and oncoming traffic.
Do not turn your steering wheel left until you are ready to complete the turn (to avoid being pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind).
When turning left where traffic moves both ways, turn from the lane closest to the center line to the lane just right of the center line.
On one-way to one-way turns, turn from the left curb lane to the left curb lane.
Left-Turn Lanes
Some intersections have a dedicated left-turn lane – always use the marked lane to make your left turn.
Certain roads have a center lane called a two-way left-turn lane, allowing vehicles from both directions to wait and turn left.
Use this center lane only for left turns. Never use it for passing.
Signal, move into the two-way left-turn lane, and wait for a safe gap before turning.
Driving Through Roundabouts
Approach slowly and choose your lane based on whether you will turn left, turn right, or go straight.
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout; they have the right-of-way.
Enter when there is a safe gap, driving counter-clockwise around the central island.
Signal to exit once you pass the exit before your intended exit.
Do not stop in the roundabout unless it is to avoid a collision or yield to an emergency vehicle.
Backing Up
Check behind the vehicle for obstacles, especially children and cyclists, before reversing.
If reversing straight back or to the right, turn your body and head to the right and look over your right shoulder.
If reversing to the left, look over your left shoulder, but also briefly check the opposite side.
Move slowly and be aware of the front end of your vehicle swinging out when turning in reverse.
You may remove your seatbelt to see properly while backing up, but buckle up again before driving forward.
Turning Around
Safest option: drive around the block rather than turning in the roadway.
U-turns: legal only if there is no sign prohibiting them and you can see at least 150 meters in both directions.
Never make a U-turn on a curve, near a railway crossing, hilltop, tunnel, or bridge where visibility is blocked.
Three-point turns: use them on narrow roads when a U-turn is impossible. Start from the far right side of the road and ensure the way is clear before maneuvering.
Summary
Know how to safely turn right and left at intersections, including one-way to one-way turns.
Navigate roundabouts by choosing the correct lane and yielding to those inside.
Back up carefully, checking your surroundings and moving slowly.
Perform U-turns or three-point turns only in safe conditions and where permitted by law.