Many drivers are still not too sure of when they can turn left at a red light or stop sign onto a one-way street.
When approaching one-way streets, drivers must stop at the red light or the stop sign, said RCMP Const. Lesley Smith.
"To make a left turn, the streets must be clear of traffic and pedestrians, and the motorist must turn into the left lane -- the one closest to you. Only after that should motorists cross into other lanes when it is safe to do so, using signal lights to signify your intentions," said Smith.
When turning right at a stop sign or red light, motorists must stop and then proceed into the right or closest lane before crossing into other lanes when it is safe to do so.
FOUR-WAY STOPS:
Who goes first at a four-way stop is not usually a problem since the vehicle arriving first is the one to proceed first.
In a case of two vehicles facing each other where one vehicle is going straight through the intersection and the other one signalling to make a turn, the vehicle going straight through has the right of way.
When two vehicles arrive at the same time the rule is the vehicle on the right has the right of way, said Smith.
She also advises drivers who are unsure to just let the other vehicle go first.
The same rules apply at three-way stops.
YIELD INTERSECTIONS:
A yield traffic sign on through street means the through street has the right of way and motorists entering the through street do so when there is a safe gap in the traffic.
Motorists can enter without stopping only when there are no pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles on the through road.
