Nova Scotia Driving Test Practice: Ace your driving test

Under what condition can a driver legally turn left on a red light?

1. From a one-way street onto another one-way street

2. When there is a stop sign

3. From a two-way street onto a one-way street

4. Only in an emergency

The correct answer is: From a one-way street onto another one-way street

Turning left on a red light is permitted in Nova Scotia specifically when a driver is moving from a one-way street onto another one-way street. This rule allows for greater efficiency in traffic flow, as it provides an opportunity for drivers to continue their route without waiting for the traffic light to change, provided it is safe to do so. It is important that the driver ensures that the intersection is clear and that there are no signs indicating the prohibition of such a turn, as the primary focus should always be on safety and compliance with traffic signals and signs. In contrast, turning left on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street is not allowed because the driver would be crossing traffic and could potentially enter a lane of oncoming vehicles. Similarly, while a stop sign or emergency conditions might influence a driver's decisions, they do not provide a legal basis for making a left turn on red.