Learning to drive TURNING
Plan your turns early so that you are in the correct part of the road and have
enough time to signal where you want to turn.
LEFT TURNS
You must make a left turn from the left side of the road. When turning:
• Signal left.
• Move close to the left side of the road.
• Keep to the left side of the road you are entering.
• Use a slip lane where one is provided.
When driving on a multi-lane road, you must turn left from the left lane, or from a
lane with a pavement arrow pointing left.
When turning left or right you must give way to any pedestrians
crossing the road into which you are turning.
RIGHT TURNS
When turning right:
• Signal right.
• Move as close to the centre line as possible.
• When turning on a multi-lane road, turn right from the right lane or a lane with
an arrow pointing right. Turn right when it is safe.
• In marked lanes, you must stay in the same lane as you go from one road to another.
• You must give way to pedestrians crossing the road into which you are turning.
Traffic lights
When turning right at traffic lights:
• Enter the intersection as shown in the diagram, unless a sign indicates otherwise
or there is a red right turn arrow displayed.
• Wait until oncoming traffic clears or breaks and then turn safely.
If the lights change to yellow or red while you are in the middle of the
intersection, you are allowed to turn right. You must turn as soon as it is safe to do
so. Be sure your front wheels and car are straight and not blocking the oncoming traffic.
