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Procedure at roundabouts

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DRIVERS INFORMATION

TURNING LANES

You’ll notice that in left turning lanes, there is a separate stop line that may be set further back from the adjacent lane stop lines. You must ensure that you don’t creep past the horizontal white stop line, as these sections are used to give larger vehicles in the perpendicular traffic lanes the necessary space they need to complete left turns.

When turning right at a red light or stop sign, be sure to come to a complete stop before the stop line. Check left, centre, and right, for pedestrians and oncoming traffic and follow this with a right shoulder check. Once determined that it is safe to do so, pull forward to get a clear view of oncoming traffic and the area you will be moving into. You can then proceed when it is clear to do so, and a second stop is not required unless necessary for safety.

You should also be aware of right turns that don’t allow you to proceed on a red light. If this is the case, it will be indicated with a visual sign and you must remain behind the stop line until the light is green and it is safe to proceed.

NO STOP LINES?

What do you do when you come across an intersection without stop lines? Just because there is no visual indicator painted on the road doesn’t mean the rules don’t apply. If there is no stop line but there is a marked crosswalk, you must stop your vehicle before the marked crosswalk. If there is no stop line and no marked crosswalk, you must stop prior to entering the intersection.

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Staying alert and paying attention to the markers on the road will not only make you a safer driver but will keep your fellow road users safe. Just as you would respect a proper stopping distance behind the vehicle in front of you, you should do the same when approaching stop lines. Together, we can all get to our destinations safely.

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