Chapter 5-2: Turning

The “Turning” section of the Saskatchewan Driving Test evaluates your ability to execute safe and effective turns while driving.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 5-2: Turning

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In a 100 km/h area, what sight distance time is required each way for a U-turn?

5 seconds each way

40 seconds each way

10 seconds each way

20 seconds each way

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How should you approach a U-turn once you’ve checked it is allowed and the way is clear?

Signal the turn and approach as you would a left turn

Do not signal until halfway through the turn

Signal the turn and approach as you would a right turn

Approach at normal speed without signaling

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Before making a two-point turn, what key condition must be checked?

That you can complete the turn without signaling

That there is a parking lot nearby

That your four-way flashers are on from the start

Adequate sight distance to finish the turn before any possible vehicle conflict

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When making U-turns, where should you make every effort to complete the turn?

On the road shoulder

In the rightmost driving lane

In the most extreme left driving lane

In the center lane

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At the beginning of a two-point turn, how should you position and move your vehicle?

Signal right, shoulder check, position in the right lane, and slow down

Move to the shoulder without signaling

Do not signal and stop immediately in your lane

Signal left and move to the left lane

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How should you straighten out after completing the turning part of a U-turn?

Let go of the steering wheel and let it spin back on its own

Straighten the wheels before you start the turn

Before the car is fully straight, start unwinding the wheel, then straighten the front wheels

Keep the wheel fully turned until the car stops

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When backing into the approach during a two-point turn, when should you turn your wheels sharply to the right?

Only after you have fully backed into the approach

Before you put the car in reverse

As soon as you start backing up

When the rear bumper is even with the intersection

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Where are U-turns specifically prohibited unless a sign permits them?

At traffic lights

On gravel roads

In parking lots

On residential streets

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In a 60 km/h area, what sight time do you need each way before making a U-turn?

At least 5 seconds each way

At least 30 seconds each way

At least 10 seconds each way

At least 20 seconds each way

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Before making a U-turn, what must you first check?

That there are no signs prohibiting U-turns

That you are in the right lane

That your hazard lights are on

That you have at least one passenger

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What is a U-turn?

Changing lanes on a multi-lane roadway

Turning your vehicle around at an intersection to travel in the opposite direction

Turning right at an intersection

Backing out of a driveway

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At the start of the U-turn, how should you handle your speed and steering?

Move very slowly and turn the wheel into a full lock as soon as you can

Maintain your normal speed and keep the wheel straight

Stop completely, then turn without signaling

Accelerate quickly and turn the wheel gradually

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After backing into the approach on a two-point turn, how do you re-enter traffic to complete the maneuver?

Do not signal and slowly edge into the lane

Signal for a left turn, check for traffic, and make a left turn into the left driving lane

Signal for a right turn and pull straight forward

Turn on hazard lights and wait for traffic to stop

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In a 60 km/h area, what sight time do you need each way before a two-point turn?

At least 20 seconds each way

At least 10 seconds each way

At least 30 seconds each way

At least 5 seconds each way

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After passing the intersection for a two-point turn, where should you stop your vehicle?

In the middle of the lane

Just before the intersection

As far right as possible

On the left side of the road

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If you are not sure a U-turn can be made safely and with minimal disruption to traffic, what should you do?

Make the U-turn quickly

Signal but do not turn

Stop in your lane and wait

Go around the block

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In a 100 km/h area, what sight distance time is required each way for a two-point turn?

40 seconds each way

10 seconds each way

20 seconds each way

5 seconds each way

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Throughout the U-turn, what must you continue to do?

Look only in the direction you are turning

Watch only your mirrors

Focus only on your speed

Check that the way is still clear in both directions

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This section tests your knowledge of left and right turns, including proper signaling, lane positioning, and yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Drivers must demonstrate awareness of road markings, traffic signals, and rules for turning at intersections or from one-way streets. The test also covers U-turns and when they are permitted or prohibited. Mastering turning techniques is vital for everyday driving safety, as proper turning reduces the risk of collisions and ensures smooth traffic flow on Saskatchewan’s roads.