How To Make A Safe Turn While Driving

Safe turning is necessary to avoid road traffic accident. There are some requirements a driver must fulfill to have a safe turning during driving. Below are some of them.

• A driver must use signal indicator early and correctly before negotiating a turn. This makes your intention to turn and your direction known to other road users.

• Do not speed to the point or junction where you intend to make the turn. Slow down when approaching the point of turning.

• Ensure it is safe to turn before turning. Not checking properly can lead to road accident.

• Make good use of your mirror.

• Ensure your car is positioned correctly before negotiating a turn. Turning right has a different positioning from turning left.

• Observe carefully at road junctions before making a turn. Look left, then right, then left again before turning.

How To Negotiate A Right Turn Safely

Turning right is easier and less dangerous than turning left. However, if requires special care to achieve a successful right turning. The following tips can help you negotiate a right turn successfully.

• Start signaling from about 40 meters to the junction where you wish to make the turn and slow down.

• Move closer to the right

• Before making the turn, check both sides of the road and ensure it is safe before making the turn.

• Avoid turning wide. Keep to the right margin while turning.