California Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions

Correct answer: 100 feet

Signal at least 100 feet before you turn so other road users know your plans.

Source: Section 5: An Introduction to Driving – Signaling

Correct answer: At least five seconds

On a freeway, signal for at least five seconds before changing lanes.

Source: Section 5: An Introduction to Driving – Signaling

Correct answer: Yes, always signal

Signal every time, even when no one seems to be around; you may not see every road user.

Source: Section 5: An Introduction to Driving – Signaling

Correct answer: When you are almost through the intersection

Signaling too early could make others think you are turning at the intersection. Signal when you are almost through it.

Source: Section 5: An Introduction to Driving – Signaling

Correct answer: Arm straight out, pointing in the direction of the turn

Bicyclists may signal a turn by holding the arm straight out and pointing in the direction they plan to turn.

Source: Section 5: An Introduction to Driving – Signaling

Correct answer: Within 200 feet of the turn

You may enter a bike lane within 200 feet of a right turn, after checking for bicyclists in your blind spot.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: The right lane

Complete a right turn in the right lane and do not swing wide into another lane.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: No, wait until the signal turns green

You may not turn right while facing a red arrow. Wait for the green.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: Yes, to make a right turn

Driving, stopping, or parking in a bus-only lane is illegal, but you may cross it to make a right turn.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: If you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic

Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn; if they point left and you are rear-ended, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: From a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping, unless a sign prohibits it

A left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: The left lane closest to the middle of the street

To reduce the risk of a collision, finish the left turn in the left lane nearest the center of the street going your way.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: In any lane, if it is safe to do so

Start in the far-right lane; if it is safe, you may end the turn in any lane.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: Wait until the car actually starts its turn

The driver may have signaled by mistake or plan to turn past you. Wait until the vehicle begins turning.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Turns

Correct answer: When no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet

In a residential district, a U-turn is allowed if no vehicles are coming toward you within 200 feet.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – U-Turn