Road signs / warning

Sharp left turn ahead sign: meaning and response

Sharp left turn ahead

What it means

The road makes a sharp turn to the left.

On the road

Look ahead through the turn and choose a safe approach speed.

Alberta Driver’s Guide: Cars and light trucks, Spring 2026, p. 33 · Chapter 2: Traffic control

Original, simplified study illustration. Local signs and provincial rules govern its use. Source checked October 29, 2026.

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