DKT- Plan early: get into the correct lane well before the turn.
- When you pull out from the kerb or a median parking area, signal for at least 5 seconds.
- Turning at any intersection except a roundabout: give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.
- Follow any arrows or markings that show how a turn must be made.
Before every turn
Use your indicators to warn others in good time. The signal must be on long enough for other road users to understand what you are about to do. Never assume the other driver has seen you or will give way. Make eye contact and proceed carefully.
Turning right
- Approach the intersection as close to the left of the centre of the road as possible.
- Turn just to the right of the centre of the intersection.
- On some multi-lane roads, arrows on the road show that right turns may be made from other lanes too.
- If markings say how to turn, you must turn that way.
- At an uncontrolled intersection, give way to oncoming traffic (see give way rules).
Turning left
- Approach as close to the left side of the road as possible, but give way to bicycle riders when you cross into a bicycle lane.
- Where there is a slip lane, you must use it, and watch for bicycle riders on your left who may be going straight ahead.
- On a multi-lane road, arrows show whether left turns may also be made from other lanes.
- If markings allow turns from more than one lane, it is advisable to stay in the same lane through the turn.
One-way and divided roads
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Turning from a one-way road into a two-way road | Turn from a position close to the side you are turning towards. |
| Turning from a two-way road into a one-way road | It is advisable to turn into the nearest lane. |
| Turning from a divided road | Obey the signs on the road you are turning from. |
Long vehicles
Trucks or vehicles over 7.5 metres long showing a Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle sign may use more than one lane to turn. Do not overtake them while they turn.
Related: signalling, U-turns and hook turns, roundabouts.
Based on the Victorian Road to Solo Driving handbook and the VicRoads learner and probationary pages. Rules change from time to time, so check vicroads.vic.gov.au for the latest.
Quick answers
How do you make a right turn in Victoria?
Approach as close to the left of the centre of the road as possible and turn just to the right of the centre of the intersection, unless markings or signs show a different way.
How long should you indicate before pulling out from the kerb?
At least five seconds when moving off from a stationary position at the side of the road or a median parking area.