A social media post from Steinbach RCMP has sparked plenty of conversation about the proper way to clear an uncontrolled intersection. Kim Koop, owner and instructor at Steinbach Driving School, says she found the RCMP post informative and believes it serves as a good reminder for motorists. Turning left at a boulevard Koop says boulevard turns can be confusing for both new and experienced drivers. She explains that motorists turning left should position themselves on the left side of the median. “One way that I like to instruct on when you're approaching an intersection where there is a median or boulevard and you're wishing to turn left, try to remember that if you're turning left with the boulevard, you stay left. So, in the median, stay to the left side when turning left.” Drivers who are going straight through the intersection, however, should remain on the right side. “That can be confusing because if someone is on the right side in the median because they want to go straight across and you're approaching because you're wishing to turn left there, you might think, ‘I should drive around that car’. That's incorrect. You should stop on the roadway because that car is in effect in your spot that you want to be in.” Koop says once the vehicle travelling straight has cleared the intersection, the driver waiting to turn left can move into that position. “Once it's clear that there's no cars coming, no pedestrians, no cyclists, proceed and finish your turn when safe to do so.” @steinbach_online A social media post has sparked plenty of conversation about the proper way to clear an intersection… instructor Kim Koop explains! #Roadsafety #Intersection #Steinbach ♬ Acoustic guitar chill (no wave sound)(1254171) - KBYS One vehicle at a time Additionally, she says drivers wanting to make a left turn should wait behind another vehicle that is already positioned to make the turn. “We do have some places in Steinbach where you see multiple people trying to pull into that median because they all want to turn left, but only one car should be turning left in the median at a time.” She says following the proper procedure reduces confusion and helps prevent collisions. “If everybody stays left in the median when wishing to turn left, nobody is crossing paths with one another. And that's the safest way to move traffic, and what the Highway Traffic Act says to do.” Related Stories: Driving instructor encourages proper zipper merging How time change affects Steinbach residents and motorists Don't engage with road rage Koop says differing opinions about the proper way to make these turns can sometimes lead to frustration or road rage. Her advice is to simply follow the rules and not engage. “Someone might honk their horn, might do some type of sign to you that they're upset with you, continue to do it the proper way and ignore that. It's a moment of weakness on the other part probably, but we want to make sure that everybody's safe on the road.” For anyone looking for more information about intersections or other rules of the road, Koop recommends checking Manitoba Public Insurance's online resources. “MPI's website has a lot of videos that if you are interested in how to do an intersection properly or learn a driving skill, they have a lot of short videos that you can watch to make sure that you are doing it the proper way.” A reminder to be patient with new drivers As a driving instructor, Koop also encourages motorists to be patient when sharing the road with new drivers. “One thing that I would like people to remember is that we're teaching a lot of new drivers the skills of the road and sometimes people are impatient because they might be driving a little bit slower. We're instructing and people honk or are a little upset but please remember that when you honk at us, those new drivers, their instinct is maybe to press the gas pedal or do something which could make a more dangerous situation.” Koop says motorists should watch for vehicles displaying driving instructor signs or a ‘novice driver’ sign in the rear window. She encourages drivers to give new motorists some extra patience and grace as they build their confidence and experience behind the wheel.