Driving skills syllabus

13   Turning left at a Stop sign

Aim

• To legally and safely turn left at an intersection with a Stop sign.

Situation

• In a 50–60 km/h zone
• On a two-way road with a 90-degree turn at an intersection that has a Stop sign.

The driver should

• Check the mirrors (inside and outside).
• Check blind spot for traffic by looking over shoulder.
• Indicate left for at least three seconds before starting to turn.
• Search well ahead through the intersection for hazards.
• Slow the vehicle down for the turn, using appropriate gears.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop in a position where approaching traffic can be seen to check if the way is clear (but not in the way of other traffic).
• Give way to pedestrians and vehicles if required.
• Keep the vehicle in the correct position in the lane throughout the turn (no less than 1 metre and no more than 2 metres from the kerb).
• Drive at an appropriate speed throughout the turn.
• Check the mirrors again when turn completed.
• Accelerate to an appropriate speed after completing the turn.
• Perform the tasks at least three times.

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Last updated: 30 April 2009