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Summary

This video script offers a comprehensive guide on safe driving techniques, particularly focusing on making right and left turns at intersections and roundabouts. It emphasizes the importance of checking mirrors, signaling, adjusting speed, and gear shifting for a secure turn. The script also advises on maintaining a safe distance from the curb to prevent overtaking by cyclists and highlights the correct lane choices at traffic lights. It provides tips for both right and left turns, ensuring the driver prioritizes safety and adheres to traffic rules for a successful driving experience.

Takeaways

• 🚗 Always check the right and left mirrors before making a turn to ensure safety.
• 🔄 When taking an exit at an intersection or roundabout, always choose a right or left turn and continue straight if it's not an exit.
• 👀 Be aware of pedestrians and apply the observation techniques learned for driving when approaching and stopping.
• 🚦 Often, turning is combined with downshifting and the method of turning right involves checking the interior mirror, exterior right mirror, and shoulder before signaling.
• 🛣️ Position yourself correctly for a safe turn by slowing down to the right speed and shifting gears as needed.
• 🚦 At intersections, check for priority before turning right and ensure you do not hinder other road users, especially cyclists.
• 👉 When turning right, check the right exterior mirror and over the right shoulder again after the turn to confirm safety.
• 🚴‍♂️ Avoid passing cyclists on the right when approaching a bend by driving close to the curb, which is safer if there is a broken line bike lane.
• 🚦 At traffic lights, choose the lane that allows for a right turn and be cautious of multiple lanes that may have different turning options.
• 🚶 Turning left requires more attention and care, giving priority to oncoming traffic and ensuring that you do not obstruct the path of others.
• 🛣️ When turning left, check the left mirrors and over the left shoulder, and position yourself correctly for a safe turn without hindering other road users.

Q & A

What is the basic action performed when taking a turn at an intersection or roundabout?

The basic action is to take a turn either to the right or to the left, and you must continue straight if you are not supposed to turn.

What should you pay attention to when taking a turn to ensure safety?

You should pay attention to potential pedestrians, use the mirror and shoulder check techniques, and maintain the correct speed and gear for the turn.

How does the process of taking a right turn differ from taking a left turn in terms of attention and technique?

Taking a left turn requires more attention as you need to give way to oncoming traffic and drivers turning right. It also involves checking your left mirror, left shoulder, and signaling appropriately.

What is the recommended position to take when preparing for a right turn to ensure safety?

You should position your vehicle as close to the curb as possible to prevent cyclists from overtaking you on the right, which is safer.

What should you do when approaching a traffic light with multiple lanes where you can turn right?

You should first check which lane allows a right turn and then choose the most right lane, unless instructed otherwise by your instructor for safety reasons.

What is the proper technique for checking your surroundings when taking a left turn?

You should look in the inner mirror, left outer mirror, and perform a left shoulder check, signaling to the left to get into the correct position for the turn.

Why is it safer to position your vehicle close to the curb when taking a right turn?

Positioning close to the curb prevents cyclists from overtaking you on the right, increasing your safety during the turn.

What should you do if there is a broken line bicycle lane when you are about to turn right?

You may ride next to the curb as long as you do not hinder cyclists, but you must not cross a solid line in a bicycle lane.

How should you approach a situation where you need to turn left across a road with a median strip or berm?

You can get as close to the median strip or berm as possible to encourage motorcycles to overtake you on the right, which is safer.

What is the significance of checking the mirrors again after you have completed the turn?

Checking the mirrors again helps ensure that you are aware of your surroundings and any potential traffic or pedestrians that may have approached after the turn.

Why might your instructor suggest choosing a lane other than the most right one when turning right?

The instructor might suggest this if there is a large vehicle like a truck in the right lane that could obstruct your view or path, making it safer to choose a different lane.