Why You Must Shoulder Check Before Entering a Turn Lane

See vehicles shortcut into a new turn lane and why mirror and blind-spot checks are still essential at its beginning.

Video guide

Why You Must Shoulder Check Before Entering a Turn Lane

See vehicles shortcut into a new turn lane and why mirror and blind-spot checks are still essential at its beginning.

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.

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Check even when the turn lane has just begun

The clip shows a minivan and another car entering the same turn lane early from behind. Before moving sideways, check mirrors and shoulder check so an apparently new, empty lane does not become a collision with someone already approaching it.

Driving practice

Practise these skills with a driving instructor

Book a North Vancouver driving lesson with Zula and work on the skills covered in this guide.