Turning Left Archives - BC Driving Blog

Passing A Left Turning Vehicle

Question : This is a (possibly stupid) question about indicating, but I cannot find a definitive answer. It’s about passing a left turning vehicle. To indicate or not to indicate? …

How many cars can wait in an intersection for left turns?

Good question Question time. How many cars can wait in an intersection for left turns you ask? This is a rather controversial subject. And it’s partly because ICBC does not …

left shoulder checks for left turns?

Do you need to do left shoulder checks every time before you turn left? It’s a question we get here a lot. Normally you need to do right shoulder checks …

Should I Pull Into the Intersection?

Entering the Intersection on Green Lights Should I pull into the intersection? We get asked this question a lot. If you’re turning left on a Green Light, then Yes, you should …

Left on a Red Light – Can you Do it?

Left on a red light In British Columbia *This information regarding turning left on a red light, is relevant to British Columbia, Canada and may not apply to other provinces, …

Can I Turn Left Across Yellow Lines Into a Driveway?

Everyone knows that you can turn left and right at intersections, but you might wonder if you can also turn left across yellow lines into a driveway, for example. The …

Tips to Turn Left at a Traffic Light – Epic Safety Tips

Left Turns Are Complicated left turn yield on green I can’t possibly write everything there is to know about how to turn left here, or provide one million tips to …

Q: Turning Left Over Yellow Highway Lines – (1300 block Alberni Highway)

Q: Hello our office is in the 1300 block of the Alberni Hwy on Vancouver Island. There have been two accidents within a few months of each other. One serious …

Jaywalker + Skateboarder = Jayboarder, An Exciting Left Turn Video

Is this called a Jay-Boarder? I suppose this is a good example of why it is recommended (more like crucial) to look where we are going while we are …

New Driver Question: Left Turn at Busy Intersection

Comment: Hi, I was in a situation during my road test in which I had to turn left at a 4-way intersection with lights across a two-lane road. I slightly …

Q: Left Turn Traffic Light Procedure for Motorcycles

Question: I took my motorcycle road test yesterday and passed. But I got called out on how I was performing left turns. My riding school drilled into us to not …

Driving Skill: Exiting The Intersection on Yellow/Red Light When You’re Turning Left

Reference: Rant on Exiting Intersections on Yellow/Red (for new drivers) Of course this is just ONE MERE example of leaving the intersection on a left turn. I will have to …

Rant on Exiting Intersections on Yellow/Red (for new drivers)

Q: I just failed my N road test because my instructor said I was not going the speed limit of 50km/h. I was maintaining speed of 45-48 on city roads because it …

Left Turn Arrow & Right Lane

Here’s a question about the left turn arrow & right lane right-of-way. This can be confusing for many new drivers. Driver Questions Question: I am turning left on a left-turn …

A Left Turn, with a Right Turn (Vid) for new drivers

Left turns and right turns are very different; but just because they’re different doesn’t mean they can’t get along and live together. Just one example keeping your left turn as safe …

Safe Driving: Turning into the correct lane [is important] Boundary and Marine

Question : I have a question regarding an intersection in Vancouver, more specifically, the intersection of Marine Way and Boundary Road at the southeastern tip of Vancouver. The other day, …

Left Turns – Boulevard / Divided Road Video Demo [Boundary Road]

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Q: If a left turn signal is red but the thru traffic is green can you legally turn left?

Q: If a left turn signal is red but the thru traffic is green can you legally turn left? Answer: NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is a very good reason why …

New Driver Question: Do I have to shoulder check before entering a turning lane?

Generally this is a good idea as entering a turning lane is somewhat similar to a lane change and so all of the necessary precautions for lane changing should naturally …

Q: Bus-only left turns

Question : I have been instructed on a school bus run that I may be included to take a left at a downtown busy intersection which is designated for “bus …

Driving Right-of-Way Basics: Left Turn at Green Light (Video Demo)

When you turn left at a green light, you must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. In this video example: Pedestrians should go first Right turns must yield to pedestrians …

Q: Can I still Turn Left after the Left Turn Arrow has Disappeared?

Normally if left turns are not allowed at any instance at an intersection, there is a blatant and obvious indication of it; such as a sign or a red light. …

Q: Should I Keep my Tires Straight when Waiting to Turn Left?

YES, Please do. If you’re rear-ended while waiting, and your tires and vehicle are straight, then your vehicle will be pushed straight ahead (not the end of the world). If …

How Not to Drive: Turning Left / Cutting Corner (video)

Is it that hard to turn a corner properly? Really? REALLY!?! Reference: DriveSmartBC: Cutting the Corner