Driver’s license knowledge test (Class C) · California DMV
Turns
Questions and answers
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How far before a turn should you start signaling?
About 100 feet
Signal about 100 feet before the turn so others have time to react.
Section 6 · Right Turns ↗ -
You are stopped at a red arrow pointing right. May you turn right?
No, wait until the light changes to green
A right turn is not allowed against a red arrow.
Section 6 · Right Turn Against a Red Arrow ↗ -
When may you turn left against a red light?
When turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street
A left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street, if no sign prohibits it and you yield.
Section 6 · Left Turn Against a Red Light ↗ -
While waiting to turn left, how should your front wheels be pointed?
Straight ahead
If your wheels are turned left and you are hit from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.
Section 6 · Left Turns ↗ -
When may you make a U-turn in a residential district?
When no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet
In a residential district a U-turn is allowed if no vehicle is approaching within 200 feet.
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In a business district, where may you make a U-turn?
Only at an intersection, or at an opening on a divided highway
U-turns in business districts are limited to intersections and to openings provided on divided highways.
Section 6 · U-TURN ↗ -
May you make a U-turn on a one-way street?
No
A U-turn on a one-way street would point you against traffic. It is never allowed.
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You must not make a U-turn when you cannot see clearly for how far in each direction?
200 feet
Without a clear view of 200 feet both ways, a U-turn is not allowed.
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How should you complete a right turn?
In the right lane, without swinging wide into another lane
Begin and end a right turn in the lane closest to the right edge of the road.
Section 6 · Examples of Turns ↗ -
You turn left from a two-way street onto a one-way street with three lanes. In which lane may you end the turn?
Any lane that is open
When there are three or more lanes in your direction of travel, you may finish in any open lane.
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From which lane do you start a left turn on a two-way street?
The left lane closest to the middle of the street
Start in the left lane nearest the center and end in the left lane nearest the center going your direction.
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A lane is marked for public transit buses only. May you cross it to turn right?
Yes, you may cross a bus lane to make a right turn
You may not drive, stop, or park in a bus lane, but crossing it for a right turn is allowed.
Section 6 · Right Turn at a Public Transit Bus Lane ↗ -
You are in a dedicated right turn lane that does not merge into another lane. The light for through traffic is red. What may you do?
Turn right without stopping, unless a light or sign at the right curb says otherwise
A dedicated right turn lane lets you turn without stopping. Obey any signal or sign on the right curb, and yield to pedestrians.
Section 6 · Right Turn onto a Road with a Dedicated Lane ↗ -
May you use a fire station driveway to turn around?
No, never
Never make a U-turn in front of a fire station or use its driveway to turn around.
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When stopping behind another vehicle, how much space should you leave?
Enough to see its rear wheels
Leave enough room to see the rear wheels of the vehicle ahead.
Section 6 · Braking ↗ -
Before a right turn you may drive in the bike lane. From what distance?
Within 200 feet of the turn
You may enter the bike lane within 200 feet of the turn. Check your blind spots for bicyclists first.
Section 6 · Right Turns ↗ -
How do you enter a designated left turn lane?
At its opening, without crossing any solid line
Designated turn lanes are entered at the opening. Do not cross a solid line to get in.
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What is a limit line?
A wide white line showing where to stop before an intersection or crosswalk
The limit line is the wide white line that you stop behind.
Section 6 · Right Turns ↗ -
Before you turn at an intersection, in what order should you look?
Left, right, then left again
Look both ways, left, right, and left again, and turn when it is safe.
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May you stop for a moment in an area marked for public transit buses to let a passenger out?
No, driving, stopping, or parking there is illegal
It is illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave a vehicle in an area designated for public transit buses.
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You are in a dedicated right turn lane and a traffic light on the right curb of that lane is red. What must you do?
Obey that light
A light or sign on the right curb of a dedicated right turn lane applies to you and must be obeyed.
Section 6 · Right Turn onto a Road with a Dedicated Lane ↗ -
A motorcyclist is already in the two-way center left turn lane you want to enter. What must you do?
Respect the right-of-way of the motorcyclist
Any vehicle, bicyclist, or motorcyclist already in the center left turn lane has the right-of-way.
Section 6 · Left Turns ↗ -
You begin signaling when you are about 30 feet from your turn. Is that correct?
No, signal at least 100 feet before the turn
A turn should be signaled at least 100 feet ahead.
Section 5 · Signaling ↗ -
What can happen if you turn the steering wheel too soon during a left turn?
You can enter the lane of oncoming vehicles
Turning the wheel too early can carry you into the lane of oncoming traffic.
Section 6 · Left Turns ↗ -
Why should your wheels point straight ahead while you wait to turn left?
If you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic
With the wheels turned left, a hit from behind could push you into oncoming traffic.
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You turn left on a red light from a one-way street onto a one-way street. To whom must you yield?
Vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists who have a green light
On a left turn against a red light, everyone with a green light goes first.
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You are on a two-way street, stopped at a red light, and want to turn left onto a one-way street. May you turn on red?
No, wait for the green light
A left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street.
Section 6 · Left Turn Against a Red Light ↗ -
From which lane do you make a U-turn?
The left turn lane or the far-left lane
Signal and use the left turn lane or the far-left lane for a U-turn.
Section 6 · U-TURN ↗ -
You are at an intersection with a green light and no NO U-TURN sign. May you make a U-turn?
Yes, on a green light or a green arrow
A U-turn at an intersection is allowed on a green light or green arrow unless a NO U-TURN sign is posted.
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On a divided highway, where may you make a U-turn?
Where an opening in the center divider is provided
On a divided highway, never cross a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines. Use an opening.
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Where is a U-turn never allowed?
At or on a railroad crossing
Never make a U-turn at or on a railroad crossing. The other two are places where a U-turn is permitted.
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In a residential district you want to make a U-turn, and a car is approaching about 100 feet away. May you turn now?
No, wait until no vehicle is approaching within 200 feet
In a residential district a U-turn is allowed only when no vehicle is approaching within 200 feet.
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What is a business district?
The part of a city or town where most offices and businesses are
A business district is the area of a city or town where most offices and businesses are found.
Section 6 · U-TURN ↗ -
You turn left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. In which lane should you end the turn?
The left lane closest to the middle, going your direction
Ending in the left lane nearest the middle of the street, in your direction, reduces the risk of a collision.
Section 6 · Examples of Turns ↗ -
You turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street. From which lane do you start?
The far-left lane
A left turn from a one-way street begins in the far-left lane.
Section 6 · Examples of Turns ↗ -
May a bicyclist use the left turn lane to turn left?
Yes, bicyclists can legally use it
Bicyclists may legally make their left turns from the left turn lane.
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You turn right from a one-way street onto a one-way street. In which lane may you end the turn?
Any lane, if it is safe
Start in the far-right lane. On a one-way street you may finish the right turn in any lane when it is safe.
Section 6 · Examples of Turns ↗ -
A one-way street ends at a T intersection with a two-way street. Which turns may you make from the center lane?
Either a right or a left turn
At this kind of T intersection the center lane may turn either way. Traffic going straight through has the right-of-way.
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How should you bring your vehicle to a normal stop?
Ease off the accelerator, let the vehicle slow, then press the brake lightly
Take your foot off the accelerator, let the vehicle slow down, and press the brake lightly until you stop. Leave enough space and time.
Section 6 · Braking ↗ -
When you stop at a limit line, where should your vehicle be?
Behind the line, without crossing it
Stop before the limit line and do not cross over it.
Section 6 · Braking ↗ -
You plan to turn right shortly after crossing an intersection. When should you start signaling?
When you are almost through the intersection
If your turn comes shortly after an intersection, begin signaling when you are almost through it.
Section 5 · Signaling ↗ -
A bicyclist ahead holds an arm straight out to the right. What does this signal?
The bicyclist plans to turn right
Bicyclists may signal a turn by holding an arm straight out, pointing the way they plan to turn.
Section 5 · Signaling ↗ -
Should you signal before pulling away from the curb?
Yes, and also before pulling next to the curb
Signal before you pull next to the curb and before you pull away from it.
Section 5 · Signaling ↗