An expired arrow leaves an ordinary green
Arriving after the advance arrow ends means the turn is no longer protected. Read the current light rather than relying on the arrow that was visible farther back.
Left Turn After the Advanced Green Ends
Treat the remaining regular green as an unprotected left turn, assess the next gap, and approach ready to wait.
Left Turn After the Advanced Green Ends
Treat the remaining regular green as an unprotected left turn, assess the next gap, and approach ready to wait.
Video breakdown
Study the lesson by section
Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.
Identify oncoming traffic and crosswalk users
Locate the opposing through vehicle and yield to it while checking the crosswalk area. An empty-looking gap in the road is not enough if a pedestrian is using or about to use your turning path.
Compare the turn with the next vehicle's approach
The replay compares the short turning time with the more distant oncoming vehicle. Use the example to understand timing and separation, without treating its seconds as a universal guarantee of a safe gap.
Approach at a speed that lets you wait safely
Avoid both rushing into the turn and creeping unnecessarily far before the waiting position. Approach under control, ready to stop in an appropriate position without blocking pedestrian movement.
Anticipate the need to wait before arrival
The instructor reads the intersection before reaching it and plans to wait if necessary. If a safe gap is clear on arrival, the turn may continue smoothly; the important preparation is keeping a safe waiting option available.
Practise these skills with a driving instructor
Book a North Vancouver driving lesson with Zula and work on the skills covered in this guide.