the driver's handbook

• if there are arrows in your lane offering a choice of directions, you
may go in either of the directions indicated
• if there are two turning lanes, you must obey any road markings
indicating which lane of the new road you must enter (indicated by
broken white continuity lines in the intersection) (Examples 11 and
12 – page 58)
• if there are no markings and you are turning right into a multi-lane
road, it is safest to turn into the lane on the new road closest to
the middle of that road
• when turning right, you should pass as near as you can to the
right of the centre point of the intersection. Do not cut across the
corner as you will risk a collision with a vehicle that is coming from
the right – start your turn when you are close to the centre of the
intersection (Example 10 – page 58)
• if you are driving a vehicle with a Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle
sign and you are within 50 metres of the intersection, you may
use either or both lanes if necessary to turn left or right if it is safe
to do so (Example 13).
Example 13
Driver with a do
not overtake
turning vehicle sign
using both lanes to
turn left when safe
to do so.
When turning from any two-way road, you must not stop your
vehicle in a position that could obstruct traffic coming from the
opposite direction. It is against the law to enter an intersection if you
cannot drive through and into the road you plan to enter. However,
when turning right, you can proceed into the intersection and wait
near the centre of the intersection for the oncoming traffic to pass
(as long as it is safe and the road you are turning into is clear).
The correct position
Turning, but not at an intersection:
When turning in order to enter or leave the road you must obey the
same rules as when turning at intersections.
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U-turns
A U-turn is a turn made within a road to take you to the other
side, facing the opposite direction, in one turn. There are several
restrictions on where you can make a U-turn.
At intersections on any road with a dividing line or median strip,
you must start a U-turn from the lane immediately to the left of the
middle of the road or dividing strip (Example 14 – page 60).
At any other intersection you may start your turn from any position
on the road (left of the middle), except from a bike lane or bus lane,
providing it is safe to do so.
When making a U-turn you must give way to all other traffic and
pedestrians and not unreasonably obstruct traffic approaching
from the front or behind.
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