Turn Right At Intersections :: Step-by-step instructions
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- Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2016
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The steps for turning right are below.
• Locate the turn - is it legal?
• Move the vehicle to the right and slow in preparation for turning.
• Check the mirrors, signal to the right and shoulder check.
• Determine if you can slow without other vehicle’s potentially rear ending you.
• Determine what controls (stop, yield sign or traffic lights) are at the intersection, if any.
• Scan the intersection for other vehicles, pedestrians or fixed objects.
• Shoulder check immediately before turning. Turn to the right when the post on the passenger side of the vehicle is in line with the cross-street.
• Turn the vehicle.
• Recover the steering wheel. Look up into the intended path of travel and accelerate with your right foot.
Good luck on your road test!
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I failed my test because I didn't look over my shoulder when signaling! My second exam is tomorrow. Thank you for your help!
Hi Khang Bui - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
@@smartdrivetest I passed! Thank you so much for all your videos!
Hi Khang Bui - that is *_SUPER DUPER_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
Me too and i didn't merge in bike lane my 2nd exam is the 9th. I gotta learn too do alot of shoulder checking. Thank you this helped me alot
@@marisololmos4910 this is why I failed, I didn’t know I could get into the bike lane to turn right 😞 that’s why I’m here watching this video! You got this!!! Practice, watch these videos, and remember to stay calm during your test.
I absolutely love when instructors repeat the instructions or important things in videos because it helps me absorb information better. Thank you.
Hi @daniachury-lx7rl - you are most welcome my friend and I am so glad it was helpful to you. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
For all new drivers.
Turning right or left take your time, relax, and observe, and most importantly don’t panic. If you mess up try a different corner to the one you was at and keep trying,
Once you’ve done a few turns, pull off somewhere safely, take a breather and relax then try again soon. Don’t do to much to start with as there is a lot to take in and remember. And don’t forget your signals and lifesaver shoulder checks.
Have fun out there.
My examiners failed me for “turning too slow.” So how much time do I take? 🤔
I passed my driving test yesterday just by watching your videos! Thank you!!!
Hi Artessa - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. And you are most welcome - congratulations. I'm sure you had a big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best with your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick
Im still working on changing lanes. Im living here in the US right now and I want to know if its okay to change lanes a mile early before im supposed to turn to either side of the road. My weakness is that i tend to slow down before I change lanes.
Hi Artessa - thank you for your comment. Indeed, it is okay to change lanes early. Yes, you need to speed up every so slightly when changing lanes to compensate for the extra distance you're travelling when driving diagonally. So, as you stated, slowing down is not good. But your strategy is a good one. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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I am 27 years old, with 3 children and I am taking my 4th road-test tomorrow . Your videos have been incredibly insightful....You're helping lives one video at a time! Hopefully, I pass....Thanks to you!
Hi Dalana Eddy - thank you for your kind words my friend. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
girl i’m gonna take my 4th road test on tuesday and i failed last time because i “failed to check bicycle lane before turning right”
@@ahri4423 Are you serious? Sorry to hear that.
Dr. Rick August:
You never fail to amaze me with how you break down driving maneuvers that appear relatively straightforward to the uninitiated but have a lot of cryptic fine print that can spell disaster if not accounted for. Believe it or not, I found left turns a bit easier than right turns during my training because more often than not I had to come to a complete stop prior to executing a left turn; as you have said and I have had demonstrated, vehicles turn with much greater precision at slow speeds. On the few occasions I had to proceed through a left turn without stopping, I misappraised my speed -- while not ridiculously fast, it was still enough for me to be really clumsy with the turn and earn me quite an admonition from the instructor. If I did not decelerate enough (or was late in initiating the turn), I wound up turning really wide to where the left turn looked like a question mark; if I decelerated too much, the instructor would criticize me for this pause that felt as if the vehicle had been brought to a complete stop during which she feared we would be rear-ended (both left turns and right turns).
My right turns in the early going were governed by the anxiety that I would accidentally overrun the curb so I would initiate the turn a bit later and end up turning like a commercial truck; further inflaming matters, I would get flustered at having to recover into the right lane and compensate for that by rapidly accelerating to speed. It would not be weird for the tachometer to report engine speeds of 4K-5K RPM when I was doing this. Anyway, the silver lining to this cloud is that with additional practice, I have discovered that the steering wheel will gradually unwind as I accelerate from a turn; I believe that this is the vehicle's way of congratulating me on successfully executing a proper turn. Am I correct with this interpretation?
Hi Damon Mason - Thank you for your query. You are correct on the steering my friend. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/L4DkGGJKzlE/видео.html Also, if you're having trouble with the turns, I would suggest you revisit the fundamentals. Have a look at the exercises in this video: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.htmlIf there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, I just needed to say thanks. I've been watching your videos for the past couple of months in preparation of my driving test, which I took today. Ended up passing first try. I got home and commented this right away. Your channel was super helpful and had everything I needed! A thousand times thank you to you!
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I can NOT thank you enough because you I passed my test thank you so so much have a great day
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Very clear voice. Thanks
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Your lesson help me a lot I always have problem at intersection
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Your videos helped me a lot to pass advanced class 5 in Alberta driving test.thank you
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I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in Alberta did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Thank you so much for the advice. I’ve been doing just that for the last few days and I will continue to shoulder check around 3-4 times whenever I’m about to turn to another street. Before and after the turn. Thanks a billion. It’s starting to go into my system even for a hard headed guy like me. I’m so going to kick butt on my driving test. It won’t be a perfect score but I know that I’ll pass it. Shoulder check will be BIG on my driving test. I know my instructor will keep an eye. And most importantly stop before the solid white line up front before turning right to another street just like on the video.
Hi Manauri Bramasco - Thank you for your comment. Yes, you're going to do awesome on your test. And as you pointed out, shoulder checking is a critical skill to passing. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test Thank you for everything. My driving test is on Tuesday November 5th at 9:40 in the morning. I’m confident that I’ll pass it. I improved so much since the last time I’d text you on here. I’ll let you know if I passed my driving test or not as soon as possible. I pray everyday that I pass my test and my instructor is an easy going person. A sweet person even a guy. Not homo. Wish me luck.
I passed my driving test with 8 errors. Ugh haha. At least I passed. Thank you for everything.
Hi I'm looking all your videos!! I love all the information you share. Its very helpfull for me. Thanks
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Good tips. I'm trying to be a good driver, but other people frustrate me, hehe. I think more practice will help me stay calm and obey the right way. Subbed and thank you for this! A guy I know taught me how to drive and he is an instructor and his advice was very very similar. So important to learn the right way of driving in today's chaotic traffic environment.
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thank you soooo much for your videos. I passed my road test today first try. Your videos have been very helpful to me especially the left turn then right turn immediately- video. I usually had a problem with left turning because i get scared and i tend to slow down too much. I kept watching your videos every night. and today I got lucky also because my examiner was really nice.. thanks again! I will recommend your channel to my friends.. =)
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hy thanx for your videos , l am learning to drive may l pliz ask on observation where must l do fill observation and where must l lane forward and should check?
I passed my drivers test because of you thank you 😀
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Passed my driving test 1st try yesterday ! Your videos helped me so much ! I’m so happy 😊
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Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
I should of googled this before i took my first test. 7 more days and i take it again 🤞🏾🙏🏾
I love you Rick lol you're the best
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Thanks for all your videos. Today I got my license in the first attempt. your videos really helped me 😊
Hi Ratika Saraf - that is a awesome news. Would you stop over at the Smart Drive Test and register your success with our 100K campaign - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. I'm sure you are planning a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
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Hi Ratika Saraf - Thank you for your comment. Where did you pass your road test? We'd like to add you to the Map of Success. All the best, Cheers Rick
Smart Drive Test I passed the exam in Halifax, NS
Ratika Saraf well I don’t see how a car helps on a island lmao
Thanks to you and the fact that I live in Vernon I can do this
Hi Jade & Amy - Thank you for your comment. And yes you can do it my friend. In which part of Vernon do you live? If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
this video is so helpful!!!
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Very good
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You're the best thakns.
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What do you mean when you say, "Turn when post is in line with cross-street" in 1:24? Also any advice on how to creep forward during a red light right turn? I still feel a little anxious that while creeping forward my vehicle will impede through traffic.
Hi Rick, I was wondering what you mean by turning when the pole is in line with the cross street?
Going to do my drive out on Thursday hope I pass :)
Hi NockemDead 19 - Thank you for your comment. You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick
I wanted to say thank you for making these videos! I passed my road test today on the first try! I watched your videos everyday and practiced practiced practiced!
Hi Shyama Priya - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having big celebration, and it is well deserved. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick PS - where in the world did you pass your road test, and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Smart Drive Test i am celebrating by thanking everyone who supported me. driving was a big fear of mine, still is. friends and family have been such a huge help. thanks again Rick I will still be watching your videos!
You're going to to awesome. All the best, Cheers Rick
Your videos helps me alot, I got my license last week. 👍❣❣🤣
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Thank you for letting us know, and you are most welcome. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - how has the first week of driving gone my friend?
This is now one of my biggest challenges for some reason. I have a really hard time judging how fast a car may be traveling from the ongoing traffic before I decide to make the right turn on red. I also have a hard time positioning my hands correctly when making the right turn... left turns are great but right turns are super sharp.
Hi yunaeso - thanks for your video. Did you see this video: ruclips.net/video/9QtZD0LDhls/видео.html Yes, turning right on a red light does take some practice and patiences. And know that if you're not comfortable going, than you can wait for the green light - that is an option. And be sure to sneak out a bit to ensure that the gap is sufficient to turn. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Passed it 1st try thanx :)
Hi Omar Diaz - that is a awesome news. Thank you for letting us know, and for your stellar endorsement. I'm sure you had a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. Enjoy your newly earned freedom. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎 PS - where in the world did you pass your test and are you planning any road trips to celebrate?
Sir, I have a question. In the event that you're hauling a trailer and need to make a right turn, should you turn into the left lane to ensure that you don't hit the curb?
Thank u
Thanks for the videos. That is really helpful. I have a question. How do you make sure you won't go to the road shoulders when you make a right turn? Sometimes after you turn right, you found you are blocked by the cars parking on your right.
Hi Yuanyuan Bi - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. After you turn, you're going to have to change lanes and move over to the left. Also, if you're having challenges with your steering, do the exercises in this video: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for all the video's
Are you at Mt vernon at Washington state?
Hi Hesa AlShuaibi - Thank you for your comment. And no, I'm in Vernon, BC, Canada. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
That first right turn was lovely 😮😯🤤🤣🤣😂🤔
Hi Pam411 P - Thank you for your comment and compliment. All the best, Cheers Rick
This is super helpful because mine have been way too jerky, and the problem was I was doing like 15-20 on my right. No wonder!!
Hi Vinnie Ger - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Sir, can you please elaborate more on the “ post on the passenger side in line with cross street “ ?
Hi Tenzin Thinley - Thank you for your question. The post is what the door hinges on my friend. So the front of the passenger door should be in line with the curb on the cross street. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks
Hi Cloe R - you are most welcome. If there is anything else we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Cross traffic has the right of way. Thanks. Good tip. My neighborhood has an intersection where right on red traffic generally ignores left turners coming from the opposite direction of the original road. Bad.
That's called social driving my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
nice! only one reminder look down the sidewalk behind you, have had kids ride right out onto the crosswalk on bikes without realizing I was making a turn, they were coming fast and sometimes out of alleys!
Hi Ladonna - that is a good point, and is the reason that driver's should shoulder check at least twice before executing a right or left hand turn. And this is especially important for both drivers going for a road test and those operating bigger vehicles. All the best, Cheers Rick
Your videos and contents are really, really good and thank you for that. Got ticket because of new overnight installed Right Turn sign without prior notice, is that legal for city or any traffic involved control agency or department to put a new sign without notifying people living around? I'm living in this area for about 18 years and I know every traffic signs, but suddenly I got ticket for not knowing a new and far away installed sign, I know not knowing is not a good excuse, but what about mushroom like overnight growing signs for people like me who are living in this area for a long time?
hi Art O - thank you for your comment, compliment and query. Yes, as you said, not knowing is tantamount to admitting that you're not seeing the road signs. However, as you say, there should be some public outreach when new traffic signs are installed - often they'll install those "NEW" signs to warn motorists - were there any of those? If you believe you were unfairly ticketed, I might suggest going to court and explaining to the judge. Often it is the municipality or state/province authorities that install the sign, but fail to communicate to police that the sign is new and there should be a period of grace while motorists become accustomed to the new traffic controls. In other words, the police educate the public. Let me know what you decide. All the best, Chers Rick
Because of your videos.. I passed my test and got my license
Hi Parneet Kaur - that is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ruclips.net/video/21hBJ49sX-s/видео.html
2:27 Hi Rick, on the road test do you have to stop on the yield signs even when the pedestrian is obviously not gonna enter the crosswalk? And would you get a demerit point on the test for stopping at a yield sign when there's nobody there at all? Thank you for the videos!
Hi Rick. Can you please explain in more details as to what you meant by "turn when post is in line with cross-street"? My driving instructor keeps on saying my turns are too wide and too late when turning right.
Hi Noel Lam - apologies for the late response. What I would suggest is to work on the exercises in these videos: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/видео.html The cross street should be just in front of you when you start turning the steering wheel. And be sure to look in the direction where you want the vehicle to go, because the vehicle will go where you are looking. And be sure to have a look at the turning playlist for further tips on turning: ruclips.net/p/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, When turning right on green light if pedestrians on right turn lane are on cross walk should we our crosswalk lane or stay behind the our crosswalk lane. My exam is on Monday in california
Hi sj surya - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your query. I'm not sure if your test was this past Monday or next? If you haven't seen this video yet, have a look: ruclips.net/video/tjgFps8i2MY/видео.html&index=19 If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Can you make a video of driving in construction and having roads closed? I have high anxiety and often worry about one of the safer routes I normally take being closed due to construction and having to figure out a new way to go while in construction. Sorry I know thats alot!
Hi sir
Can you help me in this ?
My instructor is saying that my turns are too wide and oversteer too what should I do for that?
When I pull up to a stop sign on a two way street with only one lane for each way do I still have to turn over to the parking lane and then turn or can I stay in the single driving lane?
good , shared
Hi Paul Yu - Thank you for your comment and endorsement. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, Wish me luck for tomorrow road test. I hope I will do good.
Hi KARTHICK RAM -You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Hey Rick, I passed my test in first try. Thanks for all your videos. Followed your thumb rule- mirror, signal and shoulder check. Always running in mind. Thanks man. Cheers Karthick
Thank you. who has priority, left turners or right turners?
Right of way rules: straight through over turning traffic; and right turning traffic over left turning vehicles. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
I am learning now and I am not good at turning at all really need some help with that area
Hi Toni-Ann Sutherland - Have a look at the exercises in this vid: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Deng what a sunset!!!
Hi Bianca Garten - yes my friend, back in the days before I learned color correction and filters...oh yeah, and got a better camera, the sunsets were amazing. See this updated video: ruclips.net/video/eGetbOIQi9s/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks a lot.. all your videos are very helpful.. my road test will be on 10th of July. 😎🚙
Best of luck! Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
Got my CA DL today in the first attempt 😊.. thanks a lot Rick..
if i want to wait for a light to urn green before i turn right (instead of turning on a red light), Do i get into the bike lane or can I just stay in the my lane (right lane)?
Hi Rick,
If the light is red, do I lose points if I don't make a right turn - just wait until the light is green?
So once you guys went for your pre license course how long did you have to wait before the road test ? My pre course is in two days
Hi Essence-Realzy - - Thank you for your comment and query. Where in the world are your working toward your license. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
when turning right onto a two lane road, which lane can one use?
Do you have to yield to an ongoing traffic or stop for the traffic in the same direction when you are in the right turn only lane and the light is green(4way intersection)?
Hi Stella Park - thank you for your query. If you're in a right-hand turning lane and the light is green you do not have to stop; however, ensure that you scan the intersection thoroughly before proceeding and give the right-of-way to other road users--pedestrians, cyclists, scooter--and then proceed. If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey Rick, can you please clarify, "If I am in the right most lane, can I make a right turn when the signal shows a dedicated green left turn signal?"
Hi Ch@o$ Artifex - Thank you for your comment and query. No, because the left turning traffic has the right of way. See this video: ruclips.net/video/9QtZD0LDhls/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
hi sir rick, when turning right do i need to stop then look at my mirrors and blind spot then make a turn or that isnt allowed???
Hi Allen Sayson - thank you for your comment and query. If the intersection isn't a controlled intersection, you shouldn't stop, unless you're giving the right-of-way to other road users: ruclips.net/video/0RiLErSM5sk/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick. Can you help me with a question? Can I merge into the bike lane a few feet in front of a bicyclist? Should I slow down and allow the bicyclist to pass before merging?
Hi Zero T - you should let the bicycle pass; otherwise, it sounds like you're cutting off the cyclist. See this video: ruclips.net/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
You need to stay on that the lane closest to the curb when turning correct if you makea wide turn into the middle is that illegal
What if the right turn would put you in a right-turn-only lane? Are you allowed to go directly to the left lane, or do you have to enter the right-turn-only lane and then move over to the left lane?
How much are you turning the wheel? And does it depend on the width of the road that you're turning to?
I either turn it way too much or way too less, which then messes up my turns.
By the way, your videos are helpful!
Hi Zahra A. - thank you for your comment and query. Yes, every corner is different. And I suggest that students start here for better understanding of the primary controls: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/видео.html Have a look at this video for speed control: ruclips.net/video/I19WKgoQqxY/видео.html And be sure to have a look at the turning playlist for further tips on turning: ruclips.net/p/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@ 2:43 you know how on that side ur on the light is red even to go straight and the lane you were on to go right. you turned on it red i know you can do that but when do you know you can do that because sometimes i see people stopping and waiting for the green light but sometimes i see people taking it on red ? please help
Hi Unknown - This is the video you're looking for my friend: ruclips.net/video/9QtZD0LDhls/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for the video. I just posted it on FB because I am so tired of people who are turning right driving into the shoulder lane over the white line, then slowing down to granny speed before turning.
This didn't used to happen in Austin, but we have had so many people moving here from other states. I can only assume it is a norm somewhere else. But it is illegal here and damned frustrating if you are behind one of these drivers. I don't want to pass them because they need their berth to make the turn, but they think going into the shoulder first entitles them to drive at 2 mph before making their turn. I guess some timid driver somewhere decided that was safer than slowing traffic down for turns, but it has caught on here in Austin. No, no, no! That is not the proper way to make a right turn!
Hi AnonymousUser - Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear about your turning woes there in Austin; however, I suspect with the aging population my friend, it's not going to get much better. Breath and take your time - life is too short. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I haven't noticed it being restricted to any age, but you are right that all one can do is deal with it. That and remind people what the laws are.
Hi AnonymousUser - Thank you for your reply. Yes, patients is key my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, Great videos! I have a question about inching/creeping forward. If I see cars moving in front/near me from the intersecting lane, can I still slowly inch forward to gain full visibility or do I have to wait for them to disappear before I begin to inch forward?
I believe the former is correct but the reasoning for the latter (waiting) would be 1) it might scare the moving cars into thinking I'm moving into their lane 2) it might scare the front passenger/examiner. Thanks!
Hi cafe123 - thanks for your comment and query. For the most part, I believe you are correct in your supposition. You can move forward so long as you don't enter the intersection, and so long as you are going slowly and leading the other road users to believe that you are going to proceed. No, if you just creep forward, you will be fine so long as you stay out of the intersection. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you so much!
Rick, I need some clarification about inching/creeping forward. 1. I have to make a complete stop before I'm going to creep forward, right? 2. is it true that you can creep forward just once? I've heard that if you creep forward once and stop and after creep forward a little bit more they count it as a mistake? 3. after I crept forward I have to make a complete stop again? right? I'm Ukrainian, sorry for my English but I have no one more competent then you to ask.
What if you're turning onto a main road, with two travelling lanes, and a curb or parking lane? I was told two different things, one in which I must turn into the parking lane if it is clear for half a block, then signal and go into the first travelling lane. I was also told to turn into the first travelling lane, not the parking lane. Which is correct? I'm taking my test soon, and this is confusing me! Thanks
Hi cookeandyehyaman - apologies for the late response, and thank you for your comment and query. Your first option is correct if the curb lane is clear and free of parked cars for a block or so. If the curb lane is littered with parked vehicles than move into the first clear travelling lane. See this video: ruclips.net/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/видео.html You're best option when turning right is to turn into the right lane; if you're turning left, turn into the left lane. One of the reasons that this can be complicated is because traffic and driving are dynamic, and the same street will change during different times of the day. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi Rick, could you clarify what you mean by (starting to turn) when "the post on the passenger side is in line with the cross street"? My turns are oftten too broad so I really need to learn when to initiate them. Thanks!
Hi Brian Zayman - thanks for your query. I'll give you another reference point - just before you are in line with the cross street, start turning. And I would surmise that you're going too fast on your right hand turns owing to the fact that these are too wide. Slow down to 10-15kph (8-12mph) before executing the turn. Remember, the slower you go, the sharper the turn. Also, if you're having trouble with your turns, I would suggest you return to the parking lot to review the basics: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html If you have further questions, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Just what I needed, I failed because I didn't shoulder check.
Hi en0r - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Thanks Valerii M - yes it was sunny. The sun was setting and on the horizon. Thanks Cheers Rick
Question - at a stop sign should I stop my car before the front of it hits the line or before the front wheels touch the line?
Hi Frankie - This video will help my friend: ruclips.net/video/NuxBYfI2rhs/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Why do you have to shoulder check right before you turn? I thought you shoulder check when you lane change to make the turn. Should I be doing all those extra shoulder checks on my behind the wheel test?
Hi vanchark - thank you for your comment and query. Yes, you have to shoulder check minimum 2 times every time you move the vehicle laterally or turn. See these videos: ruclips.net/video/OpiZNRU8gKE/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/uJ4w63wZyFQ/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/MzQAmiEtXzk/видео.html For the blind spots that you can't see around your vehicle see this video: ruclips.net/video/hksBvkf78VU/видео.html And remember that the 4 key components of a road test are: 1) observation 2) communication 3) speed management 4) space management. As well, you can't shoulder check too much on a road test. If you have further questions, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I am still confused on how I can prevent blocking crosswalks when turning right. So before I turn right, I need to stop before the white line but if I can’t see, I have to move up a little, but then wouldn’t I be blocking the crosswalk? My question is, what should I do in this case? If I can’t clearly see the cars coming up when I’m behind the white line and have to move up a little more, then at that point wouldn’t I be blocking the crosswalk while waiting until it’s safe to turn?
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hello, how do I turn right if there is a solid bicycle lane on the cross street?
You are looking for this video my friend: ruclips.net/video/pONhqb7VaVg/видео.html Drop us a note if we can help further. Cheers Rick
When you say mirror, signal, shoulder check. I want to know if I can give a signal after checking the centre mirror or if we need to check the side mirror also before giving the signal. Pls let me know thanks.
See this video: ruclips.net/video/ynynZGrOLFA/видео.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
I have failed the second test, because I didn't stop at red light when turn right. I will see your video as much as possible for my next test. Thank you
See this video my friend: ruclips.net/video/9QtZD0LDhls/видео.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
Question scenario: I am in a right hand turn lane approaching an intersection that has 2 lanes of oncoming traffic from the left. The street I am turning onto has a broken white line right hand turn lane (that I would be turning into). There is is a light for this right hand turn lane that gives you a green arrow/red light. My question is. When it is a red light and (since it is a right hand turn lane that is clear) can I after coming to a complete stop (even if the light is red) make my right turn - even if oncoming traffic (coming from the left) is still moving through? The only issue that would come about that I can see is if a vehicle in the right hand lane moves directly into that right hand turn lane before completely crossing the intersection. Thanks.
Hi Zachary - Thank you for your comment and query. Do you have the address of the intersection which you're thinking? If you send that to me I'll have a look on Google and will be able to give your more precise information. All the best, Cheers Rick
Zachary
www.google.com/maps/place/Shopko+Redding/@40.609423,-122.3772504,18.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc2e1616a540212fe!8m2!3d40.6113765!4d-122.3780466 As a point of reference this car wash: 30 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96003 It is the Lake Blvd and Market St. Intersection.
Referring to the question - heading north on Market St. getting into right turn lane to Lake Blvd.
You had mentioned to turn in behind the vehicle when it is clear however since it is a right hand turn lane that you would be turning into initially are you legal to make the turn even with oncoming traffic moving through from the left? As I would think they would have to wait until they were all the way across the intersection before they could signal and merge into the right hand turn lane if any of those oncoming vehicles wanted to do so - hence if that is the case - it would be safe and legal for me to make my right turn and then they would have to negotiate their lane change accordingly. I notice some people don't make the turn even though it is clear and it seems like it should be ok to do so.
Hi Zachary - Thank you for your query. If you are turning right and facing a red, and the traffic on the opposite side of the intersection are making a left on an advanced green, the left-turning traffic has the right of way. If they don't have the turning arrow (advanced green) then neither has a "clear" right of way, which I know is odd. And this comes down to the saying, "You can be right, or you can be dead right." Yes, you can turn right and let the left-hand turning traffic figure it out. However, in many, many occasions, the left turning vehicles are not going to turn into the left lane, they are going to go right over to the right lane. Thus the defensive posturing of moving into the spaces behind the left turning vehicles. See this video: ruclips.net/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/видео.html&list=PL0x-bChcUvwECMQN9s--ZlXKRYGNvXaOB Although, I think you watched it already!?! If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
After you made the stop at the obstructed right turn, you moved forward across the pedestrian crossing.....In the event a pedestrian comes into view do you proceed or wait for them to step into the street and cross in front of you?
Hi Mike Moore - as long as the pedestrian stays on the sidewalk you would proceed. However, if the pedestrian steps out into the road, then stop. Whenever in doubt on a road test, just stop. I can't stress that enough - when in doubt stop. Too often students fail a road test because they barge forward. Remember, the right of way is never taken, it is always given. Watch this video too for pedestrians: ruclips.net/video/tjgFps8i2MY/видео.html All the best, Cheers Rick
Do u press the gas pedal first or turn the sterling wheel ?when turning
Hi Amaan Amjad - thanks for your comment. Slow the vehicle, turn the steering wheel, and recover the steering wheel and accelerate. Depending on the size & configuration of the corner, you may have to use a bit of throttle, but on most right-hand turns you turn first and then accelerate. If there's anything further we can do drop us a note. Thanks Cheers Rick
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@@smartdrivetest ok friday i take my test ok the route going be alot of right turns ok do i turn with my brakes or gas first
some people are telling me that when I turn right, I have to turn into the parking lane first and then signal left to merge into the actual driving lane, is that correct? I am really confused.
Hi Bryan Timbal - Thank you for your query. When turning right, you have to move to the most inside lane. However, if there are parked cars close to the intersection you'll have to move over. Again, that is going to take a bit of practice, and I would counsel you to take a practice driving test with an instructor if you're not already taking lessons. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
When straight light is red and take right turn then we have to full stop and wait for green light to take turn or not
Hi amarpreet kang - see this vid my friend: ruclips.net/video/9QtZD0LDhls/видео.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Do you have to shoulder check at a yield?
Hi Fløral Ghøst - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and query. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/uJ4w63wZyFQ/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I am learning driving...have friend helping me once in a week but slowly I will make it...my problem is I can make turn at stop sign but when no stop sign I can't keep going and make turn I turn like after complete sign...plz gel me...and your videos are really helpful...thank you
Hi Vaishali Patel - thank you for your comment and query. I might suggest that you return to basics to get better control of the vehicle. Have a look at these videos for better understanding of the primary controls: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/w3Dc8k1jOq8/видео.html And be sure to have a look at the turning playlist for further tips on turning: ruclips.net/p/PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I face a problem when turning the styrene to the right of my car, it gets very close to the yellow line😢
im having trouble turning its either i turn too late or i turn too far that i use two lanes to turn and i dont know why i dont trust my side mirrors its stressing me out because people always stop for me to turn and it’s embarrassing sometimes i wait too long that when turning so im really sure that both lane is clear and no incoming traffic but sometimes that leads to the car in my back waiting for so long also making the lane stack up with the car unable for me to go into the lane i know i need to stop driving but i cant we have no public transportation... just now the other car almost hit me at the back because i didnt look at my left the most scariest thing that happen to me i almost cried
Hi apdroid geek - Thank you for your comment and query. Often, when smart drivers are having difficulty with a manoeuvre, I suggest that they revisit the fundamentals. Look at the exercises in this video: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html&index=4 Also, have a look at the videos here in the left and right turning playlists: ruclips.net/video/QQskdDGE6LY/видео.html And right turns: ruclips.net/video/pONhqb7VaVg/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hi all, Struggling driver here.Do I need to accelerate after stop before making a turn?
I would suggest you start here my friend: ruclips.net/video/dJpMKkwEhxI/видео.html Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Quick question, if im making a right turn on a green light but is someone crossing in the crosswalk parallel to my car (the crosswalk to your right before you turn) and they’re on the other side of the crosswalk, do I have to wait for them to fully cross or can I proceed with my right turn since they’re not yet in my lane. I have my test next week and I’ve been confused about this, thanks.
Hi Dave - see this vid my friend: ruclips.net/video/bLqTWM8xJE4/видео.html Basic rules: if they're going away from you, you need 1/2 lane buffer; if they're coming toward you 2 1/2 lane buffer, otherwise you have to wait for them to attain the curb on your side. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thanks so much
Do you have to yield to people who are turning left onto the street you're turning right onto?
Hi lizab - great question. Now keep in ming, that the right of way is never taken, it is always given. If the left turning vehicle are turning on an advanced green, than yes you have to yield to them. If not, then it becomes a bit more complicated, but yes most of the time, right turning vehicles can proceed before left turning vehicles. Also, watch this video: ruclips.net/video/aLfiLdPEC6U/видео.html If there's anything further we can do, drop us a note. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey thanks your awesome
Hi Emmanuil - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your comment and kind words. And you are most welcome. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
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Got Anything for backing up?
Hi Draco Jensei - thank you for your comment and query. These are the videos which you seek: ruclips.net/video/4ENiPyYKbKQ/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
If your making a right turn on a green light and there is a car blocking your view on the right side then you see a person walking is it ok to stop passed the limit line to let the pedestrian finish crossing?
Hi Isabel Mendez - Apologies for the late response. Thank you for your question. After you've passed the correct stopping position, and anything materializes, yes, you can stop past the line my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I would love to know when you can do hand over hand when making turns? I am so confused when some people say you don't then someone else says you do.
Hi Sharon - Thank you for your comment. Yes, some places allow hand-over-hand, and others require the push-pull method. The best place for that specific information is a local driving school or the local licensing centre where you're going to take your driving test. Most of North American allows the hand-over-hand, but the UK and other places typically require push-pull. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for your response,it was very helpful.
You are most welcome Sharon. All the best, Cheers Rick
I had some chump that was turning right while I was turning left onto a dual lane road. I take the left lane and I assumed chump would take his right lane. But he proceeds to block both lanes perpendicular to the road stopping me in the intersection yelling and screaming he has the right of way. Who is in the wrong? I also proceed to yell and scream at him shit got real. Since we both had a lane to turn into who is in the wrong? He seemed like one of those lane jumpers that always turn into the far lane.
Hi im taking my tes in a few days and I wanted to know if you are making a right or a left turn do you show the check and check your mirrors or just shoulder check?
Hi John Prince - Thank you for your comment and query. Mirror, signal, shoulder check on every turn and every time you move the vehicle laterally my friend. Have a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/QQskdDGE6LY/видео.html&list=PL0x-bChcUvwEee3P4OrnVJjnx5IKwGsqT&index=5 And this video: ruclips.net/video/0RiLErSM5sk/видео.html If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks!! I will check into this!!😂
Hi John Prince - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest THANK YOU!👌😃
Hi John Prince - Take care my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick