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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What is the first step in planning a right turn?

Move immediately into the left lane

Brake hard at the intersection

Plan your turn well in advance and signal

Stop in the middle of your lane

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Why are left turns generally more dangerous than right turns?

Because pedestrians never expect left turns

Because you must cross traffic coming from at least two directions

Because they always involve higher speeds

Because signals are not used for left turns

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

From the right-most lane

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

From the center lane only

From any lane that is open

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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?

Change your route to avoid turning

Turn from the main driving lane

Stop and wait behind the parked vehicle

Move into that lane at the first opportunity before turning

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

Signal and check your rear gate and blind spot

Move over without signaling

Honk and wave to other drivers

Slow to a stop in your lane

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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

Turn from your current (main) driving lane

Make a U-turn instead

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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 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

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

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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

Parallel to the lane with front wheels straight

Angled toward the right

With wheels turned into the oncoming 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)?

Yes, if they signal early

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

Yes, if traffic is light

Yes, if they are going slowly

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

Honk and proceed

Yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle

Speed up to turn before it arrives

Flash your headlights and turn

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

From the right curb

From the middle of the road

From any lane

As close as possible to the left edge of the roadway

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

In the left-most lane

In the center of your lane

Anywhere, as long as you signal

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

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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 right-most lane into the right-most lane

Turn from any lane into the centre lane

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

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

The far-right lane

A parking lane

Any lane with the least traffic

The lane immediately to the right of the centre line

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

Any lane except the first

The curb lane only

The far-right lane

The first available driving lane

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

Straight ahead only

Left only

Left, straight ahead, right, left sweeping pattern

Right, left, straight, right

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

Straddle two lanes

Move safely into the left side of the left lane

Move to the right side of the lane

Stay centered in the lane

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

Signal, check your rear gate and your blind spot

Honk to warn other drivers

Turn on your high beams

Slow to a complete stop

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

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

To reduce tire wear

To make the turn faster

To signal other drivers that you are turning

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

The first available driving lane

A parking lane

Any lane you choose

The far-left 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.