Texas permit test: turning & signaling

Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 4 questions.

Question 1 of 4
Turning & signalingTexas rule

How far before a turn must you signal continuously in Texas?

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Sample turning & signaling questions

  1. How far before a turn must you signal continuously in Texas?

    • A At least 50 feet
    • B At least 200 feet
    • C At least 100 feet
    • D At least 500 feet
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    C. At least 100 feet

    Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning or stopping, and turn off the signal once the turn is complete. A forgotten signal still tells others you are turning.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 44

  2. You are half a block from the corner and realize you cannot safely get into the correct lane for your turn. What should you do?

    • A Cut across lanes quickly to make the turn
    • B Stop in your lane and wait for a gap
    • C Turn from the wrong lane carefully
    • D Skip the turn and continue straight ahead
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    D. Skip the turn and continue straight ahead

    If you cannot get into the proper lane within one-half block before turning, do not turn; continue straight and find another route. Never make a last-minute turn.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 45

  3. When making a right turn, how should you position your car?

    • A Keep as close as possible to the right edge of the road
    • B Swing wide into the left lane first
    • C Stay in the center of the road
    • D Turn from whichever lane is open
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    A. Keep as close as possible to the right edge of the road

    For a right turn, move to the far right lane well ahead, signal and slow at least 100 feet before the corner, and keep as close as possible to the right edge.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 46

  4. A sign shows two lanes may turn left. What does it mean for drivers in the left lane?

    • A They may go straight or turn left
    • B They must go straight
    • C They must turn left
    • D They may turn left only on a green arrow
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    C. They must turn left

    Where two lanes may turn left, traffic in the left lane must turn left, while the other lane may choose. Stay in your lane through the turn.

    Source: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7), page 36