Parking, Turning, and Lane Changes Flashcards
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When turning left at an intersection, where should your vehicle be positioned before the turn?
Answer: As close to the centre line as possible
Before a left turn, position your vehicle as close to the centre line (or in the dedicated left-turn lane) as safely possible.
In Alberta, you may turn right at a red light after:
Answer: Coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians
A full stop is mandatory before a right turn on red; you must then yield to all cross-traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
At minimum, how far in advance must you signal before making a turn in Alberta?
Answer: 30 metres
Alberta's Traffic Safety Act requires a signal at least 30 metres before the point of the turn.
When making a left turn from a two-way street, you should turn into:
Answer: The lane nearest to the centre line of the new road
A left turn ends in the lane nearest the centre line of the road you are entering, which corresponds to the lane you departed from.
U-turns are generally prohibited in Alberta when:
Answer: They would interrupt or endanger other traffic
A U-turn is illegal whenever it creates a hazard or unreasonably interrupts the flow of traffic, regardless of posted signs.
What is the arm signal for a right turn?
Answer: Arm extended out and angled upward at 90 degrees
The hand signal for a right turn is the left arm extended out the window and bent upward at a 90-degree angle.
When turning left at a green light, you must yield to:
Answer: Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing your path
A left-turning driver on a green light must yield to all oncoming through-traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn.