Class 7 Coach
Turns and lanesQuestion 186 of 235

You wait in the intersection to turn left. Why do you keep your front wheels straight?

  1. To save fuel.
  2. To turn faster when the road is clear.
  3. To see the signs better.
  4. To prevent a hit from behind from pushing you into oncoming traffic.
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Correct answer: To prevent a hit from behind from pushing you into oncoming traffic.

If your wheels point left, a hit from behind sends you into the oncoming lane. Straight wheels send you forward.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Left turns, page 67

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026