California permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 6 questions.
How far before a turn should you start signaling?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
How far before a turn should you start signaling?
- A At least 100 feet
- B At least 300 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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A. At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before you turn so drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians can react. On a freeway, signal at least five seconds before changing lanes.
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You are stopped at a solid red light and want to turn right. There is no sign. What does California law allow?
- A Turn right only if there is a green arrow below the red
- B Turn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic
- C Wait for the light to turn green before turning
- D Turn right without stopping if the way is clear
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B. Turn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic
In California you may turn right on a red light after a complete stop at the limit line, unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted. Yield to pedestrians and other traffic first.
When does California allow a left turn against a red light?
- A Never; left turns on red are illegal
- B From a one-way street onto a two-way street
- C From a two-way street onto a one-way street
- D From a one-way street onto a one-way street
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D. From a one-way street onto a one-way street
You may turn left on a red light only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping, if no sign prohibits it. Yield to vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists with a green light.
In a residential district, when may you make a U-turn?
- A Only at an intersection with a traffic light
- B When no vehicles are approaching within 100 feet
- C When no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet
- D Only in a driveway or a fire station entrance
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C. When no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet
In a residential district you may make a U-turn if no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet. You must also be able to see clearly for 200 feet in each direction.