Safe Right Turn Practices in Traffic

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When making a right turn from a two-way road onto another two-way road, where should you stay positioned?

  • Close to the far side of the road
  • In the turning lane, centered and not more than one meter away from the curb (correct)
  • At least three feet away from the curb
  • Directly hugging the curb

What should you do if there is a parked vehicle or obstruction close to the corner on the street you are turning onto?

  • Swerve around the parked vehicle or obstruction
  • Turn into the first available lane to the left of the parked vehicle (correct)
  • Continue turning into the lane closest to the curb
  • Stop and wait for the parked vehicle to move

What distance is recommended for the curb lane to be free of parked vehicles when making a right turn?

  • Right next to the intersection
  • Two car lengths
  • At least half a block (correct)
  • A few meters

Before making a right turn, what should you do to ensure there is enough space in the curb lane?

<p>Assess the street you are turning onto (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if pedestrians are crossing in the crosswalk at an intersection where you want to make a right turn?

<p>Yield to the pedestrians and wait for them to safely cross (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After making a right turn onto a new street, what should you do if there is no space in the lane closest to the curb?

<p>Turn into the first available traffic lane to the left of the parked vehicle or obstruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it permissible to cross the solid yellow line?

<p>To enter the shared turn lane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a sign indicating 'U-turns not allowed' mean?

<p>U-turns are never allowed at that location (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which areas are U-turns NOT permitted?

<p>On roadways between intersections in urban areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before changing lanes?

<p>Check for traffic, do a shoulder check, and signal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should you watch for pedestrians during a turn?

<p>To the left of your vehicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can you make a U-turn at an intersection controlled by traffic lights?

<p>If permitted by a traffic control device (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a leading cause of collisions when turning left?

<p>Poor judgement of time and space (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When turning left onto a two-way road, what should you do if there's only room for one vehicle ahead of your lane in the intersection?

<p>Remain behind the crosswalk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you have to stop in the intersection prior to completing a left turn?

<p>Stay to the right of the yellow line with front wheels straight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when turning from a two-way road onto another two-way road with a single left turn lane?

<p>Drive in the lane to the right of the yellow line (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action may you take when turning right on a red light, if legal?

<p>Turn after coming to a complete stop (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to prepare well in advance when making left turns?

<p>To avoid collisions due to poor judgement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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