Alberta Class 7 Practice

Remember to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles on the cross street. Before turning, assess the street you are turning onto and determine if there is enough room to enter the curb lane. Check over your right shoulder for cyclists and pedestrians approaching the intersection. When making a right turn from a two-way road onto another two-way road, stay centred in the turning lane, not more than one metre (three feet) away from the curb or road’s edge. Maintain this distance as you approach the intersection, while turning, and as you leave it. Remember the following when turning: • Yield to pedestrians crossing in the crosswalk. • Do not enter the crosswalk to turn until pedestrians are safely out of the intersection. If it is safe, complete your turn by turning into the first available traffic lane on the right when there is space to allow you to gently accelerate and change lanes. After you complete the turn, look well ahead along your intended path. If a parked vehicle or obstruction is far enough away, complete the turn in the lane behind the vehicle or obstruction. Then change lanes to the left when safe. It is recommended that the curb lane be free of parked vehicles for at least half a block when making this type of turn. Parked vehicle If the first lane on the street you are turning onto has a parked car or obstruction close to the corner, turn into the first available lane to the left of the parked vehicle. When the lane is clear, turn directly into it. Note: Yield to other vehicles approaching from your left that are travelling in the lane you will enter. Do not turn wide and occupy two lanes when turning. Unless prohibited by a sign, you may turn right on a red light after you come to a complete stop at the proper stopping point (stop line or crosswalk).

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.