Manoeuvre guide
Turning Left and Right
At intersections and side streets
Every turn follows the same system: mirror, signal, position, look, then turn.
Left turn
- Mirror, then signal left in good time
- Keep left and slow to a safe turning speed
- Look both ways and give way as needed
- Turn into the left lane, keeping close to your side
Right turn
- Mirror, then signal right in good time
- Move toward the centre line and slow down
- Look both ways and choose a safe gap
- Turn into the correct lane without cutting the corner
This guide is a practice and teaching aid. It does not replace the official road rules and it does not guarantee the result of your driving test. The authoritative source for licence rules in South Australia is mylicence.sa.gov.au.
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