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Intersections - Turning Left


1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left.

2. Signal intention (indicate).

3. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.

4. Check blind spot to the left, if applicable.

5. Position vehicle in lane, if necessary.

6. Check rear-view mirror(s).

7. Decelerate, if necessary.

8. Brake, if necessary.

9. Select gear, if necessary.

10. Yield to pedestrians, if necessary.

11. Stop, if necessary.

12. Select gear, if necessary.

13. Observe, if applicable.

14. Move off/proceed, if necessary.

15. Check blind spot to the left, if applicable.

16. Steer into appropriate lane, obeying all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.

17. Accelerate as necessary.

18. Cancel signal.


Note A:

A blind spot check shall be made just before changing direction.  Should the applicant have steered to the left before stopping, it is unnecessary to check the blind spot again after moving off.  The observation for moving off shall be sufficient.


Intersections - Turning Right


1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the right.

2. Signal intention (indicate).

3. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.

4. Check blind spot to the right, if applicable.

5. Position vehicle in lane, if necessary.

6. Check rear-view mirror(s).

7. Decelerate, if necessary.

8. Brake, if necessary.

9. Select gear, if necessary.

10. Yield to approaching traffic and/or pedestrians, if necessary.

11. Stop, if necessary. (Ensure that wheels are straight where possible or applicable)

12. Select gear, if necessary.

13. Observe, if applicable.

14. Move off/proceed, if necessary.

15. Check blind spot to the right, if applicable.

16. Steer into appropriate lane, obeying all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.

17. Accelerate as necessary.

18. Cancel signal.


Note A:

Position vehicle as close as possible towards center of intersection prior to turning with due safety and consideration for approaching vehicles.


Note B:

Should the traffic signal change the vehicle waiting within such intersection shall be given the opportunity to leave, when safe to do so.


Note C:

A blind spot check shall be made just before changing direction.  Should the applicant have steered to the right before stopping, it is unnecessary to check the blind spot again after moving off.  The observation for moving off shall be sufficient.