Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

Traffic circlesSome cities in Alberta have traffic circles. In a traffic circle, the vehicle on the right must yield to thevehicle on the left. The driver on the left must signal the intention to exit right. Caution must be usedwhen leaving the circle as this driver must cut across the outside lane. In other words, the driver on theleft must cross through the right lane to exit the circle.7In this diagram:• Vehicles B and C must yield to Vehicle A.• Vehicle E must yield to Vehicle D, whileVehicles F and D proceed together.• Vehicle H must yield to Vehicle G.Traffic in the lanes shown in red must yield to traffic in the lanes shown in yellow. Traffic entering thecircle must yield to traffic already in the circle. When leaving the traffic circle, use the right turn signal.This tells other drivers what is intended.Remember these safety tips for traffic circles.• Approach the traffic circle using the right lane when the plan is to leave at the first available exit point.• Use the left lane if the plan is to leave the circle at the second exit or beyond.• Watch for pedestrian crosswalks when entering or leaving a traffic circle.Intersection safety• Never pass another vehicle that is stopped for a pedestrian crossing a street. This applies to all lanes oftraffic regardless of which one the vehicle is in. It is the law.• Allow more than 2-4 seconds when following larger vehicles such as trucks or buses; because thesevehicles are wider and taller, they will block the view and interfere with the ability to see what ishappening ahead.• When approaching intersections, a learner needs to look ahead and answer the following questions.- Are there any traffic lights or signs?- Where are the intersecting roads?- What lane should I be in to go straight ahead? Turn left? Turn right?- Are there special turning lanes or bays?- Are there any vehicles approaching at the same time as I am?- If there are no traffic lights or signs, who is to go first and who must yield?- Are there any pedestrians that I must yield to?61