Chapter 2-12: Turning

The “Turning” section of the Saskatchewan practice test examines a driver’s understanding of safe and legal turning procedures.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 2-12: Turning

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If a vehicle is parked in the lane closest to the left curb near an intersection and you plan to turn left, what must you do?

Turn from the main driving lane

Stop and wait behind the parked vehicle

Move into that lane at the first opportunity before turning

Change your route to avoid turning

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When turning from a one-way street onto a two-way street, which lane should you enter?

Any lane with the least traffic

The lane immediately to the right of the centre line

A parking lane

The far-right lane

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Why are left turns generally more dangerous than right turns?

Because you must cross traffic coming from at least two directions

Because signals are not used for left turns

Because pedestrians never expect left turns

Because they always involve higher speeds

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When turning left across the path of an oncoming vehicle, what must you do?

Speed up to turn before it arrives

Flash your headlights and turn

Yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle

Honk and proceed

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When preparing to make a left turn, where should you position your vehicle within your lane?

Move safely into the left side of the left lane

Stay centered in the lane

Move to the right side of the lane

Straddle two lanes

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When making a right turn, into which lane should you complete the turn?

Any lane you choose

The far-left lane

A parking lane

The first available driving lane

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What basic visual search pattern is recommended when checking an intersection before turning?

Right, left, straight, right

Left only

Straight ahead only

Left, straight ahead, right, left sweeping pattern

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From where should you start a left turn from a one-way street to a two-way street?

As close as possible to the left edge of the roadway

From the middle of the road

From the right curb

From any lane

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What is the first step in planning a right turn?

Stop in the middle of your lane

Move immediately into the left lane

Brake hard at the intersection

Plan your turn well in advance and signal

10 / 20

Before moving close to the right for a right turn, what should you do?

Slow to a complete stop

Signal, check your rear gate and your blind spot

Honk to warn other drivers

Turn on your high beams

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If a vehicle is parked in the lane closest to the right curb near an intersection and you plan to turn right, what must you do?

Move into that lane at the first opportunity before turning

Stop and wait until the vehicle moves

Make a U-turn instead

Turn from your current (main) driving lane

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From which lane should you turn when making a left turn from a two-way street to a one-way street, and into which lane should you enter?

Turn from the curb lane into a parking lane

Turn from the lane next to the centre line and enter the left-most driving lane

Turn from any lane into the centre lane

Turn from the right-most lane into the right-most lane

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When making a left turn, where must you approach and complete the turn?

From the center lane only

From any lane that is open

In the left-most lane available for your direction of travel

From the right-most lane

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When preparing to make a right turn, where should you position your vehicle?

In the center of your lane

As close to the right curb or right edge of the road as possible

In the left-most lane

Anywhere, as long as you signal

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

Slow to a stop in your lane

Signal and check your rear gate and blind spot

Honk and wave to other drivers

Move over without signaling

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For a left turn from a one-way street to a one-way street, how should you start and complete the turn?

Start from the left edge and complete in the left-most driving lane

Start from the right edge and complete in the right lane

Start from the centre and complete in any lane

Start from any lane and complete in the curb lane

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Why should your front wheels be kept straight when stopped in an intersection waiting to turn left?

To signal other drivers that you are turning

So if hit from behind, you are not pushed into oncoming traffic

To reduce tire wear

To make the turn faster

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Into which lane should you complete a left turn if there are no potential hazards?

The curb lane only

The far-right lane

Any lane except the first

The first available driving lane

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Are drivers allowed to make turns from the main driving lane (without moving into the appropriate turning lane near the curb)?

No, drivers may not make turns from the main driving lane

Yes, if they are going slowly

Yes, if traffic is light

Yes, if they signal early

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

Angled toward the left

Angled toward the right

Parallel to the lane with front wheels straight

With wheels turned into the oncoming lane

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Questions focus on proper signaling, lane selection, and yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic when making left or right turns. Drivers are tested on how to approach intersections, when to begin a turn, and the importance of completing the maneuver within the correct lane. The test also addresses U-turns, including where they are permitted and safe to make. Mastery of turning rules is crucial for preventing collisions and maintaining smooth traffic flow, ensuring drivers can navigate Saskatchewan’s intersections and roadways confidently and responsibly.