Alberta Class 7 Practice

Turning at intersections To turn left: • Approach the turn slowly. When you are close to the intersection, travel near the right edge of your lane without crossing or extending any part of your vehicle or trailer into the next lane. This will give you more room to complete the turn safely. • Begin your turn when the front of your vehicle is even with the left side of your intended lane. • Glance occasionally in your left outside mirror at the trailer wheels during the turn. The trailer wheels will travel a path that is inside the path of the wheels of your vehicle. This is called off-tracking. • To allow for the off-tracking, steer towards the right side of the lane on the road you are entering. • As soon as your trailer is through the turn safely, steer the vehicle into the centre of your lane. Turning left when towing a trailer - note the path of the vehicle and trailer wheels. Turning right when towing a trailer - note the path of vehicle and trailer wheels. • To turn right, reverse these directions. However, if you do not allow for the off-tracking you could make contact with a curb, a parked vehicle, or a pedestrian.

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