Chapter 4-6: Turning

The “Turning” section of the Alberta driving practice test evaluates a driver’s ability to perform safe and legal turns.

Alberta Driving Test - Chapter 4-6: Turning

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Before turning left off a two‑lane highway, what additional check should you make?

A shoulder check to the right only

A shoulder check to the left to be sure you are not being passed

No checks are necessary if you’ve signalled

Only check the rear‑view mirror

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When approaching a right turn, what additional check should you make just before turning?

Check only the oncoming traffic

Check only traffic lights

Check only your rear‑view mirror

Check over your right shoulder for cyclists and pedestrians

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When turning left from a two‑way road onto another two‑way road, from which lane should you turn when it is safe and legal?

From the shoulder of the road

From the far right lane

From any lane that is open

From the lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line

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Onto which lane should you normally turn when making a right turn onto a multi‑lane road?

The centre lane only

The first available traffic lane on the right

Any lane you prefer

The far left lane

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What is a “travel lane”?

A lane used only on highways

Any lane marked with a solid white line

A lane reserved only for buses and taxis

A section of roadway wide enough for a single line of vehicles

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After completing a left turn from a two‑way road onto another two‑way road, where should you end up?

In the lane closest to the curb, regardless of markings

In any lane that is free

Straddling the centre of the road

On the right side of the yellow line of the road you have entered

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Why are left turns considered particularly dangerous?

Because no signals are allowed for left turns

Because pedestrians never have signals on left turns

Because they are always done at higher speeds

Because your vehicle crosses oncoming lanes and traffic may come from multiple directions

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What should you avoid doing when making either right or left turns?

Turning wide and occupying two lanes

Slowing down

Using your signal

Checking for pedestrians

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When turning left from a two‑way road onto a one‑way road, which lane should you enter?

The centre lane only

The first available lane on the left side of the road

The lane closest to the right curb

Any lane, as long as you signal

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If you must stop in the intersection while waiting to turn left, how should you position your vehicle?

Over the yellow line with wheels turned right

Turned toward the left to shorten the turn

In the middle of the intersection, angled left

To the right of the yellow line with front wheels pointed straight ahead

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When turning right, what must you do regarding pedestrians in the crosswalk?

Stop only if a traffic officer is present

Honk to warn them and continue

Yield and do not enter the crosswalk until they are safely out of the intersection

Proceed if they are more than halfway across

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When turning left from a two‑way road with a single left‑turn lane, where should your vehicle be positioned before entering the intersection?

Straddling the yellow line

In the lane to the left of the yellow line

In the lane to the right of the yellow line

As close to the curb as possible

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Why should your front wheels be pointed straight ahead while waiting in the intersection to turn left?

To make the turn quicker when traffic clears

To prevent being pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind

To improve fuel economy

To reduce tire wear

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Before changing lanes to prepare for a turn, what must you do?

Slow to a stop, then change lanes

Honk your horn and move over

Signal and immediately change lanes

Check mirrors, do a shoulder check, signal, and change lanes when safe

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When turning right and there is a parked vehicle far enough away in the curb lane, how should you complete your turn?

Turn into the oncoming lane and then move right

Stop in front of the parked vehicle and wait

Turn directly into the lane to the left of the parked vehicle

Turn into the lane behind the parked vehicle, then change lanes left when safe

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Before making any turn, what should you do regarding your intended path of travel?

Focus only on your speedometer

Look only in your mirrors

Watch only the vehicle behind you

Look well ahead along your intended path

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When are you allowed to turn right on a red light?

Only when there are no pedestrians

Only during daylight hours

After coming to a complete stop and when it is safe and not prohibited by a sign

Any time, without stopping

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Before making a right turn, to whom must you yield the right‑of‑way?

Pedestrians and vehicles on the cross street

Only pedestrians

No one, if you have your signal on

Only vehicles on the cross street

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What is the lane next to the curb where vehicles park best referred to as?

Parking lane

Shoulder lane

Service lane

Curb lane

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When making a right turn from a two‑way road to another two‑way road, where should your vehicle be in the turning lane?

Directly on the centre of the road

As close to the centre line as possible

Halfway between the centre line and curb

Centred in the lane, not more than one metre from the curb or road edge

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When turning left from a two‑way road onto a one‑way road, from which lane should you turn when it is safe and legal?

From the curb lane only

From any lane that is convenient

From the far right lane

From the lane nearest the yellow line

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When turning left from a two‑way road onto another two‑way road, which lane should you enter?

Any lane if it looks clear

The lane nearest and to the right of the yellow line

The far right lane

The centre lane only

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How should you use the curb lane?

Only for passing other vehicles

Only for buses

For both parking and turning off or onto a road

Only for parking

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When preparing for a turn, how far before the intersection should you be in the proper turning lane?

Only when you reach the intersection

At least 15 metres (50 feet) before the intersection

At least 5 metres (15 feet) before the intersection

At least 30 metres (100 feet) before the intersection

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If the first lane you are turning onto has a parked car close to the corner, where should you turn?

Onto the shoulder and then merge

Into any open lane across the road

Into the lane behind the parked vehicle

Into the first available lane to the left of the parked vehicle

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This includes left and right turns at intersections, U-turns, and turning from one road to another. Drivers must know when to signal, how to position their vehicle, and how to check for pedestrians, cyclists, and oncoming traffic. Following lane markings and obeying signs are essential for proper turning. Mistakes like improper signaling or turning from the wrong lane can result in traffic violations or accidents. Mastery of turning techniques is critical for passing the practice test and for safe driving on Alberta roads.

Take some time to really focus on the Alberta Learners Practice Test study questions. Work through each question carefully and make sure you understand the answers and the important ideas behind them. Go over the material several times until you can explain it clearly from memory, without checking your notes. This approach will help you really understand the content and retain it well.